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!

WPT owners OurGame to develop e-sports arenas; Las Vegas Strip one possible location

Lars Jones

February 18, 2016

Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Fantasy eSports, Nevada

Beijing based Ourgame International Holdings Ltd. bought the World Poker Tour from Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment Plc in an all cash deal for $35 million last summer. Now they have their eye set on placing as...

Lawrence Ho’s MelcoLot pulls out of Black Sea casino bid

Lars Jones

February 16, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Georgia-Eurasia

In a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange last week MelcoLot Ltd, a subsidiary of Lawrence Ho's Melco International Development Ltd announced that they are no longer seeking an agreement to build a casino i...

Navy spokesman sees ‘no current conflict’ with Tinian port leases, including casino

Lars Jones

February 15, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Northern Mariana Islands

A report in the Saipan Tribune confirms a note from Bridge Investment Group CEO, Phillip Mendiola-Long that although the U.S. Department of the Navy maintains the right to use the Port of Tinian in the Norther...

Casino Malta by Olympic Casino holds grand opening

Lars Jones

February 14, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Malta

Although Olympic Entertainment Group held a soft opening of their Casino Malta in December, the official grand opening was held on Friday, February 12. An invitation-only gala occurred until midnight, when the ...

A new vampire slot for Valentines Day? Eternal Love from RTG can do more than suck you dry

Lars Jones

February 9, 2016

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, No Deposit Bonuses, Newest casino games, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News

Realtime Gaming (RTG) continues to show their mettle and innovation with every new release. International players who may not have played anything since the legacy days of Achilles, et al may want to take a loo...

North Jersey casino bill moves out of committee; taxes, locations in limbo

Lars Jones

February 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, New Jersey

On Monday the New Jersey Assembly judiciary committee approved a resolution forwarding a bill to the legislature that will allow voters to authorize two casinos in the northern part of the state. Missing from t...

Two new Marriot hotels set to open January ’17 with Parq Casino in Vancouver

Lars Jones

February 8, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, British Columbia, Casino project updates

Marriott International will manage two new hotels in Vancouver when the Parq Casino opens next to B.C. Place next January. One of the hotels will be a new "Autograph Collection" boutique luxury hotel called The...

Another New Hampshire Presidential primary predictor; Bookies

Lars Jones

February 8, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, New Hampshire

Bovada is accepting bets on the New Hampshire Primaries. Tomorrow, the second U.S. state will decide which of their party's nominees they'd like to send to Washington. New Hampshire voters will choose between t...

Entire gaming world meets at ICE Totally Gaming in London

Lars Jones

February 3, 2016

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Technology, Newest casino games, Game manufacturers, Conferences / Trade Shows, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

A press release from Clarion Events notes that "ICE is the United Nations of gaming as international visitors gather in London," and it couldn't be more true. The mega gaming industry event has attracted more t...

U.S. Navy issues ‘letter of concern’ over port leases for upcoming EB-5 funded Tinian casino: Updated

Lars Jones

January 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Saipan

A CNMI lawmaker in Tinian and the director of US-based Bridge Investment Group were quick to defend their positions on the heels of a 'letter of concern' penned to the Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) by a U....

Lucky Dragon Casino project in Las Vegas seeking foreign investments

Lars Jones

January 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Nevada

Former Las Vegas Sands president, William Weidner and real estate developer Andrew Fonfa seem to have fallen back on "Plan A" to raise investment capital for their maverick Asian-themed gaming and entertainment...

Tohono O’odhams extend Andy Asselin’s CEO contract; Cite Desert Diamond West Valley Casino success

Lars Jones

January 27, 2016

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Arizona, Gaming Industry News

The Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) Board announced today that CEO, Andy Asselin will be retained for another two years. Mr. Asselin joined TOGE in 2013 and since that time has lead the Enterprise throu...

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to invest $50 million for improvements in 2016

Lars Jones

January 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, The Players Lounge, New Jersey

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City announced today that the company is planning to invest more than $50 million this year for property improvements. Premiere Nightclub, a new venue slated to open t...

San Juan casino closes amid Puerto Rico’s crumbling economy

Lars Jones

January 27, 2016

Casino closures, Caribbean Casino News, Economy/Finance, Puerto Rico

Another Puerto Rican casino has been forced to pull the chips off tables and quell the bells and whistles of their once profitable slot machines. After 15 years and a $22 million upgrade just two years ago, the...

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WPT owners OurGame to develop e-sports arenas; Las Vegas Strip one possible location

Lawrence Ho’s MelcoLot pulls out of Black Sea casino bid

Navy spokesman sees ‘no current conflict’ with Tinian port leases, including casino

Casino Malta by Olympic Casino holds grand opening

A new vampire slot for Valentines Day? Eternal Love from RTG can do more than suck you dry

North Jersey casino bill moves out of committee; taxes, locations in limbo

Two new Marriot hotels set to open January ’17 with Parq Casino in Vancouver

Another New Hampshire Presidential primary predictor; Bookies

More new video poker games at Slotland

Entire gaming world meets at ICE Totally Gaming in London

U.S. Navy issues ‘letter of concern’ over port leases for upcoming EB-5 funded Tinian casino: Updated

Lucky Dragon Casino project in Las Vegas seeking foreign investments

Tohono O’odhams extend Andy Asselin’s CEO contract; Cite Desert Diamond West Valley Casino success

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to invest $50 million for improvements in 2016

San Juan casino closes amid Puerto Rico’s crumbling economy