Author Lars Jones

Lars Jones

Contributing Editor

Lars has been involved in publishing since the 1970s and has worked on the internet since the mid-1990s. Formerly a frequent visitor to Las Vegas, family life now dictates that any responsible gambling he does these days is from his home in the western US. Lars is a contributing editor across much of the LCB Network. His ability to analyze the most mundane things with an undying sense of wonder often brings a perspective seldom seen elsewhere. His long experience with online gambling includes over a decade in the industry, exclusively for WCD and then the LCB Network since 2011. Lars has worked on both the land-based and online side of the casino industry for several years. His previous experience in entertainment and advertising, both as a creator and a producer allows him to cut through the fog on important issues that affect players and the industry as a whole. A self-styled "mountain man", Lars enjoys the freedom of working from his home base in the Northwest United States. With decades of writing, editing, and publishing experience he brings a lifelong love of gambling to his contributions. Whether it's putting on a suit to help broker a multimillion-dollar casino deal or simply rolling up his sleeves to slave over a hot slot machine, Lars goes all in when it comes to the gambling industry. As the founding editor of World Casino News and now the media relations specialist, he has the ability to liaise with c-level executives as well as hunker with the players - after all, at heart, he's a kid in the candy store around this stuff!

7th Annual KPMG eGaming Summit returns to the Isle of Man Sept 8

Lars Jones

August 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Conferences / Trade Shows, United Kingdom

September 8, 2016 will see the 7th Annual KPMG eGaming Summit open in the Isle of Man at the Villa Marina. The event begins at 9am and will feature more than 30 experts in the field of eGaming. The entire day w...

No dividend for Wynn Macau Limited investors as six-month net profit drops over 20%

Lars Jones

August 22, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Macau

Casino operator Wynn Macau Limited has released its interim financial results for the first six months of 2016 showing a 20.6% drop year-on-year in net profit to $147.15 million alongside a 5.5% decrease in tot...

Golden Nugget Atlantic City first to offer online dealer casino games in U.S. regulated market

Lars Jones

August 13, 2016

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, New online casinos, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, New Jersey

Golden Nugget Atlantic City launched America’s first fully regulated online Live Dealer games on Thursday, August 11 at 6pm EST, via their instate-only online casino. Blackjack, American Roulette and Dragon Bon...

Royal Time Group loses court claim for compensation in the liquidation of Azov City

Lars Jones

August 11, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Russia, Russia

Casino investor, Royal Time Group recently lost a court case seeking compensation for investments in the Azov City gaming area of Russia's Krasnodar region. The area was designated as a Gambling Zone in 2009. R...

$15,000 Win on ‘Funny Moolah’ Slot is No Laughing Matter for Lincoln Casino Player

Lars Jones

August 10, 2016

The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News

Last week a Lincoln Casino player had no sooner sat down for a relaxing evening of slots when he hit big on the online casino’s Funny Moolah slot. Shortly after making his usual small deposit, Mark W. of Virgin...

Appeals court tosses New Jersey sports betting law

Lars Jones

August 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

Today a 12 judge U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals panel struck down a New Jersey law that was never implemented allowing Atlantic City casinos and race tracks in the state to offer Vegas-style sports betting...

Casino Marketing Forum to take place Aug 23-25 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg

Lars Jones

August 7, 2016

South Africa, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Conferences / Trade Shows

The inaugural Casino Marketing Forum (CMF) 2016, will take place 23 to 25 August at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three day forum is focused on the land casino industry and offers casino pr...

One-click vacation planning; Bonaire casinos offer all-inclusive packages

Lars Jones

August 7, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Bonaire, The Players Lounge

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino, located on the island of Bonaire in the Leeward Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, has taken most of the hassle out of vacation planning for those who wish to visit the whit...

Deputy minister to speak at Batumi Casino Forum 2016

Lars Jones

August 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Conferences / Trade Shows, Asian Casino News, Georgia-Eurasia

In keeping with their mission to facilitate dialogue not only among businesses in the gaming industry, but to include government and regulatory bodies, Casino Forum Batumi, to be held August 18 at the Leogrand ...

UKGC to allow licensees to use Bitcoin beginning October 31

Lars Jones

August 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Bitcoin accepting properties, United Kingdom

Bitcoin may be coming of age in the online gambling space as UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licensed casinos will be allowed to deal in convertible digital currencies as of October 31, 2016. Licence condition...

Coastal casinos see worst month all year keeping big Mississippi numbers down first half of 2016

Lars Jones

July 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Mississippi

The glass is half full in Mississippi according to local media reports noting that gambling revenue in the state was up 1.4 percent this year over June 2015. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has released numbe...

Winning bid for Grand Bahama’s flagship resort property to be announced soon

Lars Jones

July 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Bahamas, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island has been "on the market" for several months, since HVS Capital Corp. announced in March this year that the property would be sold in whole or in part...

Summit to power up sports betting industry in West Africa

Lars Jones

July 18, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Conferences / Trade Shows, African Casino News

The second annual Sports Betting West Africa Summit got underway today with UK operator, 1710 Gaming LTD's Christina Thakor-Rankin opening the event with a welcoming message to delegates and participants. She l...

Sports Betting West Africa Summit begins Monday

Lars Jones

July 15, 2016

Ghana, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Conferences / Trade Shows, Sports betting

The 2nd Annual Sports Betting West Africa Summit will be held Monday through Wednesday next week (18th-20th July) at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Accra is the capital of Ghana, on the Atlantic coast of ...

UK Gambling Stats offer interesting insights

Lars Jones

July 14, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

The pastime of placing a bet is alive and well in the United Kingdom with strong numbers indicating that all manner of betting activity is going strong in the regulated market. The industry not only provides a ...

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7th Annual KPMG eGaming Summit returns to the Isle of Man Sept 8

No dividend for Wynn Macau Limited investors as six-month net profit drops over 20%

Golden Nugget Atlantic City first to offer online dealer casino games in U.S. regulated market

Royal Time Group loses court claim for compensation in the liquidation of Azov City

$15,000 Win on ‘Funny Moolah’ Slot is No Laughing Matter for Lincoln Casino Player

Appeals court tosses New Jersey sports betting law

Casino Marketing Forum to take place Aug 23-25 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg

One-click vacation planning; Bonaire casinos offer all-inclusive packages

Deputy minister to speak at Batumi Casino Forum 2016

UKGC to allow licensees to use Bitcoin beginning October 31

Coastal casinos see worst month all year keeping big Mississippi numbers down first half of 2016

Winning bid for Grand Bahama’s flagship resort property to be announced soon

Summit to power up sports betting industry in West Africa

Sports Betting West Africa Summit begins Monday

UK Gambling Stats offer interesting insights