Casino
February 27, 2023
Ex-Felon Shoots Himself with Concealed Gun at Las Vegas Strip Casino
The news was confirmed on Friday, with the man having brought in the gun by concealing it in his paints. The gun was not registered and Ronnie Delouth, the man who was injured, will most likely face charges at a new hearing scheduled for Tuesday, February 28 over the incident. Delouth will most likely remain […]
Industry
February 24, 2023
BetMGM Partner Entain Receives License in Nevada
Entain, a London-based company, is MGM Resorts International’s partner in BetMGM, holding a 50% stake in the sports betting operator. Entain Executives Were Questioned about Social Responsibility and AML Failures The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that during the meeting on February 23, Nevada commissioners asked about Entain’s $20.4 million fine from the UK’s Gambling Commission […]
Casino
February 21, 2023
Family of Man Who Suffered Heart Attack in Wynn Las Vegas Sues Property
According to the lawsuit, first reported on by Las Vegas Review-Journal, the alleged victim, David Jagolinzer, a Florida lawyer, was visiting the Wynn Las Vegas while in town for a conference in 2022. The lawsuit alleges wrongful dead, describing what it claims to be an inadequate response from the casino’s staff. Jagolinzer was in cardiac […]
Casino
February 20, 2023
Woman Allegedly Funds Wynn Las Vegas Gambling with $10M Fraud Scheme
Sara Jacqueline King has been accused of stealing $10.3 million through bogus loans from LDR International Limited based in the British Virgin Island, KTLA 5 has reported, citing court filings with the US District Court of California dated February 11. King worked as a lawyer and had her own lending business, it appears enabling her […]
Lottery
February 20, 2023
Nevada May Be Looking into State Lottery Options Soon
Now, this may be changing as a Nevada lawmaker believes a state-backed lottery could help bring more money for important sectors, such as mental health programs for youths. Assemblyman CH Miller has pitched an amendment to the constitution hoping that he could gather sufficient legal momentum and turn his proposal into a reality. To succeed, […]
Legal
February 17, 2023
William Hill Investigation into Cash Voucher Fraud Uncovers More Accomplices
The Las Vegas Review-Journal confirmed Thursday that more individuals, allegedly involved in the embezzlement scheme against William Hill were identified. This takes the number of people, involved in the scheme to a total of five. The new report confirms that Persha Stanley and Anthony Cuddeback are the two individuals charged on Monday for their alleged […]
Sports
February 14, 2023
Betting Operators in Nevada Report $153.2M in Bets on Super Bowl
Overall, 185 sports books in the state accepted wagers on the Super Bowl. Although the result surpassed the amount wagered in 2021, it came short of Nevada’s record in Super Bowl wagers from 2022, which was $179.8 million in wagers. On the bright side, the $153.2 million in wagers from Super Bowl LVII was the […]
Industry
February 13, 2023
Betfred to Launch IGT’s PlaySports-Powered Sportsbook in Nevada
Supplier of technology and solutions to the global gaming industry International Game Technology (IGT) announced it has signed a new PlaySports technology agreement with sports betting operator Betfred. Experienced Team, Proven Technology The new multi-year partnership will see Betfred enter the Nevada betting market by leveraging IGT’s PlaySports solution to power sports betting operations at […]
Casino
February 10, 2023
Nevada Gaming Commission Busts Major Sports Betting Embezzlement Scheme
The now-former employee of William Hill was investigated by the Nevada Gaming Commission and the operator’s internal teams which became aware of the scheme last year. William Hill US which was bought by Caesars Entertainment for $4 billion in 2021, has more than 100 race and sportsbook venues in Nevada. The employee who has been […]
Sports
February 9, 2023
Clark County Approves Decade-Long Hosting of Las Vegas Grand Prix
On February 7, seven out of the seven members of the Clark County Commission voted in favor of the contract extension. Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix to Bring $1B to Las Vegas Economy Fox 5 reported that in a historic move, the commission has granted permission for necessary road closures along the Strip between […]
