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!

Vegas airport traffic up 10% for November

Lars Jones

December 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Nevada

Year on year numbers show about 10% more people flew in and out of McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas during November this year. Total traveler visits for November 2015 were 3.7 million. According to s...

Federal judge denies Wampanoag’s request for review of Martha’s Vineyard casino decision

Lars Jones

December 25, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor denied a request by the (Aquinnah) Wampanoag tribe of Gay Head to reconsider his ruling that they may not open and operate a casino on the island near B...

Malta Gaming Authority grants license to 4th casino

Lars Jones

December 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Estonia, Licenses, Malta

Eden Leisure Group in association with Estonia's Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG) has been granted a license by the Malta Gaming Authority for their €12 million Casino Malta. It is the largest of four casinos...

‘Anti-casino’ interests file suit to stop ballot measure allowing another slot parlor in Massachusetts

Lars Jones

December 25, 2015

Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

At least 10 people in Massachusetts don't want to see a second slots parlor follow Plainridge Park. The group of residents have filed a complaint with the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts against the Att...

New Jersey casino referendum in deadlock

Lars Jones

December 24, 2015

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

Calls are coming from both sides of the aisle as well as from unions to put the question of expanded gambling in New Jersey in front of voters in November 2016. Currently the former #2 gambling destination in t...

CasinoCruise lives up to its name, again; New winner crowned

Lars Jones

December 23, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Brazil, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News

CasinoCruise is an online casino with about 1,000 games and players from all over the world. They just keep making waves. Today, Legin Jones was announced as the monthly winner of their Dream Cruise Prize Draw...

Virgin Islands casino regulator to announce Treasure Bay decision by year end

Lars Jones

December 23, 2015

Horse Racing, Casino News, St. Croix, Licenses

The Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission (VICCC) will hold its last meeting of the year next Tuesday morning in St. Croix. On the agenda are plans to adopt regulatory amendments recommended at their last pu...

IGT moves close casinos, offer Boss Media games on Double Down social apps

Lars Jones

December 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Game manufacturers, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing

Several online casinos who previously carried Boss Media games were forced to close at the end of last month. Reportedly, "IGT, formerly known as Boss Media, Spielo and G-TECH" had stopped providing casinos wit...

Three casino licenses awarded in Upstate New York; Lago, Montreign, Rivers

Lars Jones

December 22, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, New York

Monday December 21, 2015 finally saw New York state gambling regulators award three of seven potential full casino licenses for the state. A fourth license is expected to be issued to Tioga Downs later, along w...

Historic ‘Instant’ racing machines; Texas horse tracks on the brink

Lars Jones

December 22, 2015

Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Texas

Last week the Texas Legislature gave the Racing Commission there just enough money to operate until February. The commission's new director, Rolando Pablos, told staff to start "the process of shutting down," ...

Thousands throng to Glendale casino opening

Lars Jones

December 21, 2015

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

The long struggle against seemingly impossible odds has ended with Sunday's opening of the Tohono O'odham Nation's Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley about 10 miles from downtown Phoenix on the edge of Glendal...

Glendale’s Desert Diamond Casino – West Valley opens today!

Lars Jones

December 20, 2015

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

The Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley will open its doors to the public at 1:00 p.m. today. After opening, the casino will operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Players will find 50,000 square feet o...

Slotland debuts Joker Wild Video Poker

Lars Jones

December 17, 2015

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Newest casino games, Mobile gaming

Slotland Entertainment has released a new video poker game for players all over the world with Joker Wild Video Poker. The game is true-odds video poker and requires a little bit of skill or a lot of luck to wi...

Endeka asks commission to ease deadlines for Lawrence Downs casino, racetrack

Lars Jones

December 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Casino News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Pennsylvania

Last week it was reported that the new investor in a proposed Lawrence County, Pennsylvania casino and racetrack in Mahoning Township was expressing concerns about the project's ability to meet mandated deadlin...

Sheldon Adelson buys Las Vegas Review-Journal: Confirmed

Lars Jones

December 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Last week a mysterious company purchased one of the most important newspapers in the gambling industry in the swing state of Nevada. Now, the Las Vegas Review-Journal confirms that the money behind News + Media...

Please confirm that you are not a robot.

Top Online Casinos in United States

Top Online Bingo in United States

Top Online Poker in United States

Top Online Sportbooks in United States

Vegas airport traffic up 10% for November

Federal judge denies Wampanoag’s request for review of Martha’s Vineyard casino decision

Malta Gaming Authority grants license to 4th casino

‘Anti-casino’ interests file suit to stop ballot measure allowing another slot parlor in Massachusetts

New Jersey casino referendum in deadlock

CasinoCruise lives up to its name, again; New winner crowned

Virgin Islands casino regulator to announce Treasure Bay decision by year end

Three casino licenses awarded in Upstate New York; Lago, Montreign, Rivers

Historic ‘Instant’ racing machines; Texas horse tracks on the brink

Thousands throng to Glendale casino opening

Glendale’s Desert Diamond Casino – West Valley opens today!

Slotland debuts Joker Wild Video Poker

Endeka asks commission to ease deadlines for Lawrence Downs casino, racetrack

Sheldon Adelson buys Las Vegas Review-Journal: Confirmed