Dr. Miriam Adelson, the largest shareholder of Las Vegas Sands with a 46% stake in the Macau casino empire, has pledged to spend “whatever it takes” to reelect her friend Donald Trump.
Dr. Miriam Adelson and former President Donald Trump embrace during a campaign rally at his Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey on...Shooting Close to Casino Leads to Arrests
Gunfire aimed at two pedestrians resulted in three arrests near a California tribal casino on Thursday.
Bear River Casino Resort, pictured above. Gunfire broke out near the casino. (Image: Bear River Casino)The two victims were walking near the Bear River Casino Resort in Loleta when the bullets were shot. The men avoided injuries from the early...
WarHorse Omaha Casino Back Open Following Temporary Closure
WarHorse Casino Omaha is back open following a temporary closure that company officials say was related to an HVAC issue.
People wait to enter WarHorse Casino Omaha during its grand opening celebration on Aug. 6, 2024. The Nebraska casino temporarily shuttered this week after a central cooling system failed. The AC was restored about eight hours...Some Bettors Sell Stocks to Fund Sports Wagering Habit
It’s often that quipped that “the stock market is a casino,” but some bettors are taking that faulty phrase to heart and selling investments to fund sports wagering habits.
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. A new study says some bettors are selling stocks to fund sports wagering habits. (Image: ABC News)That according to the...
Atlantic City Teens Arrested for Robbery at Tropicana Casino
Five boys, none older than 15, were recently apprehended following a brazen holdup in the Tropicana Atlantic City.
Tropicana Atlantic City, pictured above. Five teens allegedly robbed a man there. (Image: AtlanticCityNJ.com)Last Friday night, the teens approached an unnamed man before one of the boys pulled out a large knife and held it up to the...
Trial Begins of Ex-Politician Accused of Murdering Las Vegas Reporter
The trial of Robert Telles began Wednesday with opening statements from the prosecution and defense teams. The former Las Vegas elected official pleaded not guilty to murdering Jeff German, the investigative reporter whose stories took Telles to task for inappropriate conduct that included an alleged affair with an employee.
Jailed former Clark...iGaming Study Suggests States Could Generate $15B in Taxes
A new study on iGaming suggests states could receive an immediate financial windfall by legalizing online slot machines and table games.
A billboard advertising DraftKings’ online casino operations in Pennsylvania is seen along a highway near Pittsburgh. A new iGaming study suggests states would be smart to authorize online casino games....FanDuel Deals Blow to DraftKings, Says No to Surcharge
***UPDATE: Soon after Flutter said it will not proceed with a surcharge, DraftKings announced it is reversing course and will not tax winning sports bets in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. DraftKings said the move was made in response to listening to its customers.***
In a clear blow to rival DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG), FanDuel parent...
Caesars Virginia Has 650 Jobs to Fill for Permanent Resort
Caesars Virginia in Danville confirmed this week that construction of the permanent resort remains on schedule and that the entertainment destination will open before the end of the year.
Construction continues on Caesars Virginia, a $750 million project in Danville that’s slated to open before 2024 concludes. Caesars Virginia is looking for...LOST VEGAS: What Happened to the Art from the Silver Slipper Casino
On April 30, 1968, Howard Hughes purchased the Silver Slipper for $5.4 million from an investment group led by Maurice Friedman, T.W. Richardson, and Shelby Williams. (Yes, all had ties to organized crime.)
The Silver Slipper was opened in 1950 as part of the Last Frontier Village. (Note how its lettering matched the village welcome sign’s.)...Page 19 of 1048