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Legal
September 28, 2022
Luxor Casino Bomber Escapes from Custody
43-year-old Porfirio Duarte-Herrera was given a life sentence in 2009 for killing Willebaldo Dorantes Antonio, a former employee at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs eatery at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on the Vegas Strip. As prosecutors on the case managed to prove, Duarte-Herrera used Omar Rueda-Denvers as an accomplice. Dorantes was Rueda-Denvers’ ex-girlfriend’s new partner. […]
Industry
September 23, 2022
Finance Expert Talks Gambling Income amid Circa’s NFL Pool
Ryan Ermey, a senior reporter for CNBC’s Make It Money, is one of the many people who enjoy placing a wager or two in their free time. As statistics have demonstrated, sports betting is the preferred pastime of more and more people in the United States. However, some people are still not knowledgeable of the […]
Industry
September 9, 2022
G2E to Welcome Six CEOs as Panelists
Several company executives will serve as panelists at this year’s edition of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), one of the biggest gambling industry trade shows. The experts will discuss where the industry currently is as well as where it is headed. Six Executives Will Host Panels Six executives from six of the biggest gambling companies […]
Poker
August 30, 2022
The Venetian to Host MSPT’s $500K Guaranteed Main Event
The Venetian in Las Vegas will see the return of the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) earlier next month providing the stage for the MSPT’s $500,000 guaranteed Main Event. Six-Figure Payday and a Trophy The deep stack no limit hold’ em poker tournament series will commence at the Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip on September […]
Legal
August 26, 2022
Police Busted Illegal Las Vegas Brothel
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) busted an illegal brothel that was frequented by hundreds of men, Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The county has a strict ban on prostitution, despite Nevada’s generally favorable stance on licensed brothels. The Brothel Offered Services to Hundreds of Men The illegal establishment was close to the Las Vegas […]
Legal
August 15, 2022
Convict Enticed Investors with Betting Opportunities
A man from Las Vegas allegedly scammed dozens of investors with promises of lucrative sports bets. He claimed he could generate double-digit profits by using an intricate algorithm and placing successful wagers. At the end of the day, his promises were too good to be true and he ended up stealing $8.5 million, his indictment […]
Poker
August 11, 2022
Sapphire Las Vegas Seeks to Add Poker Machines
Sapphire Las Vegas, the world’s largest gentlemen’s club, wants to bring more entertainment to its visitors. The venue plans to capitalize on the growing popularity of gambling and add poker machines to its offer. However, doing so is easier said than done. Sapphire Has to Acquire a License To proceed with its plans, Sapphire Las […]
Casino
July 29, 2022
Nevada Reports June GGR, Also Sets a Record for Fiscal Year Gaming Revenue
Nevada has reported that the June GGR is $1.27 billion, which marks the 16th consecutive month where Las Vegas’ home state crosses the $1 billion mark in terms of revenue. The recent struggles that Macau is facing now make Silver State the gaming hub in the world. Baccarat Was the Biggest YoY Revenue Generator The […]
Casino
July 27, 2022
Red Rock Major Upgrade Brings in Famous Thai Restaurant and More
The luxury integrated casino resort Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, located off the Las Vegas Strip, is expanding its culinary array with a major makeover adding new venues, which will be offering exotic cuisine, a casino bar, cocktail lounge and an upgraded pool lounge. Red Rock Expands with New Thai and Greek Restaurants Red […]
Casino
July 1, 2022
Las Vegas Gaming Operators Enjoy a Successful Month, May 2022
May marks another strong month for the gaming industry in Nevada, judging by recent data released by the regulator in the state. Gaming Win in Nevada Hits $1.3M in May The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), released details regarding the gaming win reported by operators this May. This May, the gaming win reported by nonrestricted […]