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!

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino opens at 2pm today

Lars Jones

September 27, 2015

Casino openings, New Hotels, North Carolina

Today at 2pm the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in association with Caesars Entertainment will open their highly anticipated Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino on the edge of Murphy, North Carolina less th...

Technical infrastructure readied at Tigre de Cristal

Lars Jones

September 26, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino project updates, Russia

Russian media outlet PrimaMedia is reporting on the internal progress of Tigre de Cristal as the first casino in Primorsky Krai is set to open their doors to the public in a little over a week. There are report...

Blue Horizon repairs taking longer than expected

Lars Jones

September 26, 2015

Casino Cruise Ships, Casino project updates, Florida

The Blue Horizon Casino Cruise ship set sail on her maiden voyage on July 17th from its birth at the Port of Palm Beach, Florida. Less than two weeks later the company announced the ship would be heading to dry...

Brockton developer predicts further struggle for Mashpee’s Taunton casino

Lars Jones

September 25, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

Culminating in 2011, former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick saw an expanded gambling law come to pass on his watch and devoted significant time to negotiating a gaming compact with the Mashpee Wampanoag tr...

Jeju Island operator announces soft launch of mobile casino

Lars Jones

September 24, 2015

New online casinos, Mobile gaming, South Korea

Majestar Casino (The Shilla Jeju Hotel & Casino) announced today the release of ‘Majestar Casino Mobile Game’ in six countries: Hong Kong, Singapore, Sweden, Canada, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates (U...

Canadian gambling law and regulations

Lars Jones

September 24, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Canada, Conferences / Trade Shows, Indepth / Featured Articles

America’s northern neighbour has seen steady growth in its casino industry. The regulated gaming industry in Canada includes Lottery, Casino Gaming, Horse Racing, Slots at Racetracks, Video Lottery, and Charita...

Nevada regulators approve “skill-based slots” with arcade-like features

Lars Jones

September 23, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Las Vegas, Casino News, Technology, Game manufacturers, Nevada

Thursday, September 17 the Nevada Gaming Commission in Las Vegas approved changes in the regulations allowing the introduction of skill elements into the normally 100% random slot machines found in Las Vegas an...

Vladivostok Free Port status will open Tigre De Cristal doors to the world

Lars Jones

September 22, 2015

Casino project updates, Russia

The most recent filing by Summit Ascent Holdings LTD with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange confirms a planned October 8th soft opening for Tigre De Cristal and states that Phase I will be in full operation in "appr...

XpressWest rail from California to Las Vegas finds partnership

Lars Jones

September 20, 2015

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

Before Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's newly formed Nevada High-Speed Rail Authority has had a chance to meet, XpressWest has announced a joint venture with newly formed company China Railway International U.S.A. ...

NGC approves $1.5 million fine for Caesars

Lars Jones

September 20, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Money Laundering, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

A 15 count complaint against Caesars Entertainment Corp. alleging money laundering at its Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas was settled with the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday for $1.5 million. Caesars ...

Maryland to lower casino worker age to 18 beginning October 1

Lars Jones

September 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Employment & Careers, Maryland

On October 1st a new law will go into effect in Maryland allowing casinos to hire workers as young as 18. Maryland Live has already begun recruiting the younger workforce according to a report in the Capital Ga...

New Jersey casino authority approves two villas for Golden Nugget

Lars Jones

September 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, New Jersey

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) in New Jersey has given Houston based Landry's Inc. the go ahead for renovations of their Golden Nugget Atlantic City property. The renovation plan will see ...

Judge won’t force Arizona to issue Class III license to West Valley

Lars Jones

September 18, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Arizona, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

On Thursday a federal judge denied the Tohono O'Odham Nation's request to compel state officials to issue approvals for a Class III gaming facility in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. The tribe plans to open the...

U.S. judge won’t hear Baha Mar bankruptcy

Lars Jones

September 18, 2015

Bahamas, Economy/Finance, Bankruptcy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Tuesday, a U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware ruled that most of the multi-billion dollar Baha Mar chapter 11 bankruptcy filing before it would not be heard in a U.S. court and dismissed all but one entity's abi...

Bloomberry set to open first overseas property on Jeju Island, South Korea

Lars Jones

September 16, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Casino openings, South Korea

Philippines casino operator Bloomberry has nearly completed a four month renovation of their hotel and casino property on South Korea's Jeju Island. The reopening will signify the company's first operating casi...

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Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino opens at 2pm today

Technical infrastructure readied at Tigre de Cristal

Blue Horizon repairs taking longer than expected

Brockton developer predicts further struggle for Mashpee’s Taunton casino

Jeju Island operator announces soft launch of mobile casino

Canadian gambling law and regulations

Nevada regulators approve “skill-based slots” with arcade-like features

Vladivostok Free Port status will open Tigre De Cristal doors to the world

XpressWest rail from California to Las Vegas finds partnership

NGC approves $1.5 million fine for Caesars

Maryland to lower casino worker age to 18 beginning October 1

New Jersey casino authority approves two villas for Golden Nugget

Judge won’t force Arizona to issue Class III license to West Valley

U.S. judge won’t hear Baha Mar bankruptcy

Bloomberry set to open first overseas property on Jeju Island, South Korea