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!

Alabama Gov. Bentley strips AG Strange’s power; VictoryLand Casino could re-open

Lars Jones

November 5, 2015

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

In the long running saga of jobs and free enterprise versus mandated morality and the protection of the less fortunate (aka "State vs VictoryLand Casino") Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed an executive or...

Novomatic releases two mobile slots at StarGames

Lars Jones

November 3, 2015

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

StarGames online casino has two new additions to their mobile app so far this month. Queen of Hearts Deluxe and Beetle Mania Deluxe join the growing portfolio for mobile players in regulated markets. Players...

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort confirms Grand Opening for December 9

Lars Jones

November 3, 2015

New Hotels, Casino project updates, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Mississippi

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D'Iberville, Mississippi sent out emails to preferred customers on November 3, 2015 announcing that room reservations were available for the casino resort opening December 9th. Th...

Casino workers in Detroit authorize strike at all 3 casinos

Lars Jones

November 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Labor Relations, Michigan

Although it does not mean a strike is imminent, almost 6,000 casino workers in Detroit who are represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) have signaled that they mean business if negotiations with three casin...

Seals With Clubs bitcoin poker site founder Micon to be sentenced

Lars Jones

November 3, 2015

Poker Law, Las Vegas, Online Poker, Bitcoin accepting properties, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

Professional poker player and bitcoin poker site owner, Bryan Micon is expected to be sentenced in Las Vegas today for operating an unlicensed poker site in the online regulated state of Nevada. After accepting...

MGM posts unexpected Q3 profits (China falls) plans REIT spinoff

Lars Jones

October 30, 2015

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

While MGM China Holdings Ltd profits showed a more than 30% decline over the same quarter a year ago, MGM Resorts International (MGM) did better overall with US operations compensating for the losses overseas. ...

Blue Horizon Casino Cruise sails again

Lars Jones

October 29, 2015

Casino Cruise Ships, Casino project updates, Florida, Sports betting

The Blue Horizon Casino Cruise ship is set, once again, to sail out of the Port of Palm Beach Friday October 30th. After several delays including a complete shutdown and trip to a Jacksonville dry dock to repla...

Harrah’s to begin $14 million Biloxi hotel renovation in November

Lars Jones

October 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Mississippi

In 2005 the Grand Biloxi Hotel Casino & Spa was completely devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The property was rebuilt from the ground up and opened again in 2006. On the first day of summer last year, Caesar...

Two Texas tribes win approval to offer slots casinos

Lars Jones

October 29, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Texas

In the early part of the century the state of Texas may have overstepped its bounds and forced two tribes to close their gaming facilities on sovereign land. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe and the Tigua Tribes (ak...

Scarlet Pearl Casino brings progress to D’Iberville before it opens December 9

Lars Jones

October 27, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Mississippi

Although the development company hasn't made a major media announcement, electronic billboards in D'Iberville, Mississippi are announcing that Scarlet Pearl Casino will open on December 9th. Even before the $30...

Sea route to Tigre de Cristal casino proposed by high ranking Russian envoy

Lars Jones

October 27, 2015

New Hotels, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Macau, Russia, Russia

Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Yury Trutnev visited the newly opened Tigre de Cristal casino recently along with Primorye Governor Vladimir Miklushevsky. The o...

US House bill to block Phoenix area casino delayed

Lars Jones

October 24, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Arizona, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

On Friday House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy pulled HR 308 from the House suspension calendar postponing efforts to fast track a bill that would kill an Arizona tribe's efforts to build a casino on their rese...

Lago casino in New York to resume construction

Lars Jones

October 24, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York

After being stalled last summer over an environmental procedures lawsuit, Lago Resort and Casino in upstate New York will now resume construction. One of four casino license recommendations by a locations board...

Wyoming judge lets lottery lawsuit go forward; “outrageous and very chilling” says lawyer

Lars Jones

October 23, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Wyoming

The Wyoming Lottery Corporation can move forward to stop a Cheyenne man’s criticism of its problem gambling oversights. District Judge Thomas Campbell's ruling last week was in response to Edward Atchison's req...

Philadelphia investor gets first green light for casino racetrack near Ohio border

Lars Jones

October 23, 2015

Casino proposals, Horse Racing, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission gave their blessing to a change in ownership and license transfer that is a key first step in bringing Lawrence Downs Casino and Racing Resort near New Castle to fruit...

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Alabama Gov. Bentley strips AG Strange’s power; VictoryLand Casino could re-open

Novomatic releases two mobile slots at StarGames

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort confirms Grand Opening for December 9

Casino workers in Detroit authorize strike at all 3 casinos

Seals With Clubs bitcoin poker site founder Micon to be sentenced

MGM posts unexpected Q3 profits (China falls) plans REIT spinoff

Blue Horizon Casino Cruise sails again

Harrah’s to begin $14 million Biloxi hotel renovation in November

Two Texas tribes win approval to offer slots casinos

Scarlet Pearl Casino brings progress to D’Iberville before it opens December 9

Sea route to Tigre de Cristal casino proposed by high ranking Russian envoy

US House bill to block Phoenix area casino delayed

Lago casino in New York to resume construction

Wyoming judge lets lottery lawsuit go forward; “outrageous and very chilling” says lawyer

Philadelphia investor gets first green light for casino racetrack near Ohio border