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!

Cowlitz Casino closes on funding with Mohegan Sun

Lars Jones

December 8, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Oregon, Washington

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority announced yesterday that the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Washington state has closed on a financing deal for construction of a proposed casino to be located on Cowlitz tribal lan...

Bermuda casino site selection process outlined

Lars Jones

December 8, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Bermuda, Licenses

Casinos are coming to Bermuda and legislation on how to select locations is now before the House of Assembly. The proposed site selection application process is outlined in The Casino Gaming (Designated Sites) ...

Golden Nugget Atlantic City launches online casino games on NYX platform

Lars Jones

December 8, 2015

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Newest casino games, Game manufacturers, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, New Jersey

Golden Nugget Atlantic City in New Jersey is now live on the NYX Open Platform System. NYX Interactive offers gaming content to regulated markets around the world with content deployed at the majority of Atlant...

Player wins Maserati at Shangri La Casino Tblisi; One more Ghibli S Q4 up for grabs

Lars Jones

December 7, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, Lottery, Georgia-Eurasia

Shangri La Casino Tbilisi has given away one of two luxury Maserati cars to a lucky VIP Lottery player in Georgia. Shangri La Casino Tbilisi is part of a chain of casinos managed by Storm International. On Frid...

Chinese company takes first position on Baha Mar with $50m finance deal

Lars Jones

December 7, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Bahamas, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Bankruptcy

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has financed the bank-appointed receivers of Baha Mar Resort, Deloitte & Touche, with $50 million as a preferred lender, moving to the top of the queue to be repaid,...

Pearl River Resort in Mississippi opens bingo hall today as part of $70m upgrade

Lars Jones

December 5, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, Mississippi

The Pearl River Resort near Philadelphia, Mississippi reopened their Golden Moon Casino, just across the highway from Silver Star Casino in February after a six year hiatus. The opening was part of a $70 millio...

Idaho high court awards tribe reduced legal fees in instant racing case

Lars Jones

December 5, 2015

Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino closures, Economy/Finance, Idaho, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Idaho Supreme Court has determined that the state has to pay the Coeur d’Alene Tribe a little more than half of the legal fees they requested after besting Idaho in a battle over slot-like machines competin...

Tinian Dynasty casino to reopen by Dec. 15

Lars Jones

December 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino openings, Licenses, Northern Mariana Islands

According to the Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission, the Tinian Dynasty Casino will open with a gambling license this month. Marianas Variety reports that commission executive director Lucy Blanco-Maratita...

Delta Corp gets casino license for Deltin Suites hotel in Goa

Lars Jones

December 3, 2015

Casino expansion projects, India, Licenses

Delta Corp announced in a Bombay Stock Exchange filing that it has been granted a license to operate a casino at its Delta Suites Hotel in Goa. The only publicly traded gaming firm in India's stock was up 6% on...

Best Sunshine to bid for Saipan land; Kan Pacific decries breach of lease

Lars Jones

December 3, 2015

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

Best Sunshine International (Imperial Pacific) will place a bid for 160 hectares (about 400 acres) of public land in Marpi, Saipan including an area occupied by Kan Pacific's Mariana Resort & Spa. Kan Pacif...

Saipan casino opens with a bang; $1.6 billion VIP roll in November

Lars Jones

December 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan

An Imperial Pacific filing with the Hong Kong Stock exchange shows that their temporary "Best Sunshine Live" casino at the T Galleria in Garapan, Saipan generated US$1,629.6 million (HK$12,646 million) in roll ...

Judge orders town and county to review Medford NY casino for approval

Lars Jones

December 2, 2015

Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York

Brookhaven Town and Suffolk County were told by a federal bankruptcy judge on Monday that they must review for approval a video lottery casino proposed by the Suffolk Regional Off Track Betting Corp. for Medfor...

Nevada Gold & Casinos closes on Club Fortune Casino in Henderson

Lars Jones

December 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. announced today that it has completed the purchase of Club Fortune Casino in Henderson, Nevada. The deal was announced in May of this year. The purchase involved a cash tender of...

Paysafe confirms over 7 million Neteller, Skrill accounts breached 2009-2010

Lars Jones

December 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Hacking, Data Protection, Online Gambling News

More than 7 million Neteller and Skrill (Moneybookers) customer accounts were hacked in 2009 and 2010 according to a statement released by the London Stock Exchange on November 30. Paysafe, formerly known as Op...

OPAP sues Greek government over VLT changes

Lars Jones

November 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Licenses, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Greece

On the heels of a nearly 8% dip in earnings for the third quarter and a new tax the company expects to lower revenues even more, Greek gambling monopoly OPAP will sue the government there for imposing new restr...

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Cowlitz Casino closes on funding with Mohegan Sun

Bermuda casino site selection process outlined

Golden Nugget Atlantic City launches online casino games on NYX platform

Player wins Maserati at Shangri La Casino Tblisi; One more Ghibli S Q4 up for grabs

Chinese company takes first position on Baha Mar with $50m finance deal

Pearl River Resort in Mississippi opens bingo hall today as part of $70m upgrade

Idaho high court awards tribe reduced legal fees in instant racing case

Tinian Dynasty casino to reopen by Dec. 15

Delta Corp gets casino license for Deltin Suites hotel in Goa

Best Sunshine to bid for Saipan land; Kan Pacific decries breach of lease

Saipan casino opens with a bang; $1.6 billion VIP roll in November

Judge orders town and county to review Medford NY casino for approval

Nevada Gold & Casinos closes on Club Fortune Casino in Henderson

Paysafe confirms over 7 million Neteller, Skrill accounts breached 2009-2010

OPAP sues Greek government over VLT changes