Author: alyblog
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Bally’s Chicago Won’t Face Fine for River Dumping Mishap (Casino.org)
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The Bally’s Corporation, the casino operator behind the $1.7 billion development in Chicago’s River West neighborhood, won’t be penalized for a demolition mishap last month that sent debris into…
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World Series of Poker Champ James Bord to Buy Sottish Soccer Team (Casino.org)
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World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) champion James Bord is on the brink of acquiring Scottish Championship soccer team Dunfermline Athletic. James Bord, above, is hoping to bring the…
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Netherlands Tightens Gaming Oversight for 2025, Focus on Youth Protection (Casino News Daily)
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The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or Ksa) has unveiled its Supervision Agenda for 2025, emphasizing the protection of minors and young adults, adherence to advertising regulations, and the elimination…
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VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Casinos Employ Coolers to Stop Hot Streaks (Casino.org)
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EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Aug. 14, 2023. In the Oscar-nominated 2003 movie…
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Where is FanDuel’s Ceiling? (Casino News Daily)
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Gaming in the US has only recently reached its popularity but has already become a multi-billion-dollar industry, changing the entertainment industry. As legal online sports betting becomes increasingly adopted…
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Star Entertainment Staring Down Liquidity Crisis (Casino.org)
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Shares of Star Entertainment Group tumbled to another all-time low today as the Australian casino operator faces a liquidity crunch and crisis of confidence among its lenders. The Star…
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Wynn Buying Crown London Casino from Crown Resorts (Casino.org)
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Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced late Thursday that it’s purchasing the famed Crown London casino from current operator Crown Resorts. The Crown London, a private casino. Wynn Resorts is…
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Sports Betting Hall of Famer Avello Weighs in on NFL Wild Card Weekend (Casino.org)
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Johnny Avello, the popular Las Vegas Strip bookmaker, says the trader desk he oversees for DraftKings has grown from six people to 75, around the world, all since he…
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Warner Bros.’ Las Vegas Film Studio Proposal Loses Its Developer (Casino.org)
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One of two major Hollywood studios proposed for Las Vegas no longer has anyone to build it. Last August, Warner Bros. Studios proposed to have Birtcher Development build this…
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Delta Air Lines Announces Deal with DraftKings, But What Actually Is It? (Casino.org)
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Delta Air Lines is partnering with DraftKings in a deal that has many industry watchers – both of the gambling and transportation variety – scratching their heads. Delta CEO…
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Nevada Gaming Revenue Down For Second Consecutive Month (Casino.org)
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Nevada casinos and other gaming facilities combined to win $1.1316 billion from players in November. That marked a 4.2% year-over-year decline and was the state gaming industry’s second consecutive…
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Rivers Schenectady Denis Politics Played Role in Casino Ditching Cage Wars (Casino.org)
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Officials with Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in Upstate New York are denying rumblings that the resort parted ways with a mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter because of differing…