A federal judge in Nevada has tossed a lawsuit brought by high-stakes gambler Robert “RJ” Cipriani against Resorts World Las Vegas and its former president Scott Sibella. The suit alleged that Resorts World and Sibella allowed Cipriani to be harassed by another gambler, admitted fraudster Robert Alexander.
RJ Cipriani, aka “Robin Hood 702,” above, c...ALL-OUT! Sahara Will Be 7th Vegas Strip Casino to Fold Poker Room in 5 Years
The Sahara will close its poker room on Nov. 16, replacing the space with more slot machines.
The Sahara’s poker room will close on Nov. 16. (Image: Sahara)“When it debuts in mid-December, the enhanced offerings will include dedicated slot banks where players can be some of the first in Las Vegas to play the newest test games from top gaming c...
Charles Barkley Wants His Ashes Spread Inside Las Vegas Casino
Charles Barkley is notorious for his compulsive gambling habit during his storied NBA career. The Basketball Hall of Fame inductee said this week that when it comes his time, he wants his cremated ashes scattered inside a Las Vegas casino.
Charles Barkley says he’d like his cremated ashes to be partially scattered inside a Las Vegas casino....LOST VEGAS: Nudes on Ice
Nipples and ice aren’t a popular pairing, at least not in public. But topless female ice-skaters once glided over an iced-over showroom stage at the Aladdin, and two decades later, in a 1988 revival at the Plaza downtown.
A cast photo of the 1988 revival of “Nudes on Ice” at the Union Plaza Hotel. (Image: skateguardblog.com)Yes, the...
CFTC Promises Scrutiny of Election Wagering Sites
The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is pledging to diligently monitor platforms offering financial contracts tied to political outcomes as Election Day nears.
The headquarters of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in Washington, D.C. The commission is promising to police election betting markets. (Image: Shutterstock)The...
Ex-Presidents Campaign in Greater Las Vegas
Political rallies continue this week in Nevada as upcoming votes cast for the two top presidential contenders are predicted to be neck and neck based on recent state polls.
Nevada is considered a battleground state in the race featuring former...
Twitch Streamer Suspended for Wishing PTSD Upon US Troops
A partnered streamer of Twitch was suspended by the live-streaming platform for hurling insults at members of the US military.
Twitch streamer Frogan at an awards ceremony. She was suspended by the platform for hateful comments directed at members of the US military. (Image: YouTube)In a recent, expletive-laden live stream, the user known as...
Alberta Gaming Market Launch Pushed Into 2025
A spokesman from the Alberta government has now confirmed what’s been reported – the launch of an expanded igaming market in the province has been pushed back to sometime in 2025.
The Alberta government has confirmed that the launch of a new Ontario-style, competitive igaming market won’t happen until 2025. Image/AGLCMore Time Needed to...
Las Vegas Crime News Roundup: Gunfire Follows Anti-Trump Song
A couple who played a song, “F**k Donald Trump,” as they were parked at a Vegas residence displaying a pro-Trump yard sign, got their car sprayed with bullets last week.
Donald Trump. pictured above. A couple played a song critical of the former president. Their vehicle was sprayed by bullets. (Image: Council on Foreign Relations)So far, the...
Armed Man Fatally Shot by Local Police at Indiana Casino-Hotel
An unnamed man was shot dead by police at Indiana’s Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg on Saturday morning during an exchange of gunfire, according to authorities.
Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg, pictured above. An armed man was shot dead by police at the hotel. (Image: TripAdvisor)Three Lawrenceburg, Ind. police officers...
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