Casino
May 4, 2021
Hard Rock to Reinvest $20M in Its Atlantic City Property
Hard Rock is going to reinvest some $20 million in its Atlantic City property. The company plans capital improvements such as a new dining outlet, a new Starbucks, suite renovations, and more slots and table games. Hard Rock to Reinvest $20M in Capital Improvements Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City revealed Monday that it […]
Business
May 4, 2021
Penn National Gaming Launches Own iGaming Development Studio
Penn National launches its dedicated content development arm to boost iGaming offering through proprietary technological solutions. Proprietary Gaming Is Coming to Penn National Gaming Penn National Gaming, a company specializing in sports betting and iGaming products, has announced the creation of a dedicated in-house content development platform, Penn Game Studios (PGS). PGS will focus on casino content […]
Business
May 4, 2021
Gaming M&A Activity Continues as Action Network Goes to Better Collective
What a difference a year makes. The past 12 months have seen a number of high-profile deals being made in the gaming space, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) now becoming almost a daily occurrence. The founders of Action Network aren’t complaining, as their hard work is now paying off in a big way. Only launched […]
Business
May 4, 2021
If Analysts Are Correct, DraftKings Is Going to See Its Stock Continue to Rise
When DraftKings first went public, it was a major success, attracting a lot of attention from investors as the sports gambling industry in the US began to grow. Things slowed down somewhat afterward, although the sports gambling and fantasy sports operator has seen some impressive gains, as well. With 2020 in the rear-view mirror and […]
Casino
May 3, 2021
Man Faces 20 Years of Jail Time for Casino Chips Robbery
A burglary attempt at the Illani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, Washington, ended badly for the perpetrator who was arrested after being taken down by a taser. Chips Drill Is No Thrill Lucas Bunn, a 25-year old man from Kelso, Washington, allegedly stole a handful of $500 chips after drilling into a locked chip cart but […]
Legal
May 3, 2021
CT Poker Pro Guy Smith Sentenced to Prison over Tax Evasion
US District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford, Connecticut sentenced Guy Smith, a professional poker player and business owner from Shelton, to 14 months in prison over tax evasion. According to an investigation of the IRS, Smith failed to report taxes for 5 years from 2012 through 2016. Professional Poker Player, Guy Smith, Sentenced to […]
Business
May 3, 2021
WynnBET Enters Tennessee, Launches Sports Betting Services
The board of directors of the Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery gave WynnBET approval to launch its services in the state last week. Consequently, the company rolled out its mobile sports wagering product, which is available for download on Apple and Android devices. WynnBET Launches Sports Betting Services in Tennessee The premier […]
Casino
May 3, 2021
74-year-old Casino Winner Robbed at Gunpoint; Suspected Thieves Nabbed
What should have been just a routine day at a local casino turned violent for one gambler in Northern California last Thursday. A 74-year-old female gambler found Lady Luck on her side while at the Win-River Casino in Redding, CA, but her day met a brutal end when she arrived home. The individual, whose name […]
Industry
May 3, 2021
Return of CES to Las Vegas Could Give Casinos a Much-needed Boost
The CES used to stand for the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual – and highly-anticipated – technology event held in Las Vegas. It gave innovators and established companies a centralized venue to show off their latest gadgets and gear, and was the must-attend expo for anyone interested in cutting-edge consumer products. COVID-19 was too much […]
Casino
May 3, 2021
Two Victims Shot Dead at Oneida Casino in Green Bay on Saturday
A shooting in Wisconsin at the Oneida Casino took two victims and the attacker who may have had a connection with the casino. Man Shot Dead After Claiming Two Lives at Oneida Casino A lone gunman in a Wisconsin opened fire at a casino property in the state on Saturday, killing two people and ending […]