Poker players’ lawsuit against Iowa police to move forward Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPokerFines, Lawsuits & LitigationIowa July 20, 2015 0Iowa’s controversial civil forfeiture program is back in the news. Two California gamblers whose $100,020 poker bankroll was seized after...
City of Boston alleges that Wynn representatives had prior knowledge of mob ties to purchased land Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationU.S.A.Casino proposalsCasino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts July 14, 2015 0The City of Boston has filed a lawsuit against Wynn Resort’s proposed $1.7 billion Everett casino stating that a portion...
World Series of Poker Main Event starts today Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasPoker Tournaments July 5, 2015 0Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas sees the return of the 46th WSOP Main Event Sunday, July 5th....
Atlantic City casino union planning massive protest this week Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLabor RelationsNew Jersey June 16, 2015 0As the Local 54 of UNITE-HERE continues to battle the Taj Mahal for worker benefits, the casino union is planning...
Bribery allegations threaten Russia and Qatar’s rights to host FIFA world cup Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Money LaunderingTax EvasionConspiracyCrimeRacketeeringRussia June 9, 2015 0The investigation into FIFA has confirmed that an ugly monster controls the ‘beautiful’ game. The investigation has implicated some of...
Moldavian poker player accused of cheating at the WSOP $10,000 Heads-Up No-limit Hold ‘em Championship Renee Kingsley U.S.A.Poker TournamentsCasino CheatingConspiracyCrimeNevada June 8, 2015 0Keith Lehr won the $10,000 Heads-Up No-limit Hold ‘em Championship at the World Series of Poker on the 4th of...
U.S. Treasury’s FinCEN has reach into Northern Marianas/Saipan Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationWorld Casino NewsMoney LaunderingTax EvasionConspiracyFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNorthern Mariana IslandsSaipan June 2, 2015 0A U.S. District Court judge in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands has ruled that the U.S. Treasury can regulate,...
Nevada Governor signs Uber bill—cabbies protest Sadonna Price Las VegasLabor RelationsNevada May 31, 2015 0Late Friday evening, Governor Brian Sandoval of Nevada signed two bills into legislation that would allow Uber and Lyft, ride-hailing...
WSOP Colossus continues today with Day 2 action Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPoker TournamentsNevada May 31, 2015 0The World Series of Poker’s, The Colossus, is getting ready to begin Day 2, with the action getting started at...
Yelp criticizes Steve Wynn for backing SLAPP legislation Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.TechnologyData ProtectionNevada May 23, 2015 3It has now become the norm for prospective customers to do a lot of online research before they decide to...
Boston amends lawsuit against Mass state gambling commission Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesFines, Lawsuits & LitigationMassachusetts May 22, 2015 0In early January Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission asking that they stop...
With ill-gotten evidence tossed, Feds indict Paul Phua for conspiracy instead Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasIllegal BookmakingConspiracyNevada May 18, 2015 0Despite the April ruling by United States District Judge Andrew Gordon, which removed evidence in the Paul Phua illegal gambling...
Batman Dark Flight to be centerpiece at Studio City Macau Bernard Richter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesThe Players LoungeMacau May 15, 2015 0SHANGHAI, China, May 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (SEHK:6883) (Nasdaq:MPEL) (“Melco Crown Entertainment” or the “Company”),...
Wynn Resorts, unions set to hire large numbers in Everett Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEmployment & CareersLabor RelationsMassachusetts May 11, 2015 0Billionaire Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts Chairman will be happy his casino empire is finally in the news for its...
Stunning Entertainment-Inspired Studio City Showcase Unveiled in Beijing Bernard Richter ChinaCasino project updatesMacau May 8, 2015 0Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese special video appearance at launch of Studio City Experience China Roadshow BEIJING, May 8,...