Venetian Rape Suspect Caught by Facial Recognition Tech
A Las Vegas man who allegedly raped a woman in her room at The Venetian was quickly identified and arrested using facial recognition technology, Metro Police said. Donovan Daray Fox…
Judge Orders Oklahoma Tribes and Gov. Kevin Stitt Enter Mediation
Oklahoma tribes and Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) have been ordered by a federal judge to take their gaming compact revenue sharing dispute to mediation. Governor Kevin Stitt and five Oklahoma…
Japanese Lawmaker Akimito Indicted in Casino Bribery Case Granted Bail
The Japanese lawmaker at the center of a casino bribery scandal was granted bail Monday. But Tsukasa Akimoto will not fulfil his stated desire of resuming his parliamentary duties just…
XFL Is Off to a Good Start With Bettors and TV Ratings
In its debut weekend, the XFL garnered solid television ratings, and the new league generated interest in another venue: sportsbooks across the country. The XFL enjoyed a strong debut on…
Twin River Issues Impressive 2020 Forecast, Saying Acquisitions Will Help
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TRWH) gave investors a glance into its fourth-quarter and full year earnings report Monday afternoon. The company revealed it expects 2020 adjusted earnings before interest,…
Former Lucky Dragon Las Vegas Reopens as Ahern Hotel
The failed Lucky Dragon off-Strip casino resort that cost $165 million to construct but shuttered less than two years after its November 2016 opening is back and open for business….
BC in Bid to Forfeit $25,000 From Alleged Money Launderer Paul Jin
Authorities in British Columbia have launched a legal bid to seize a $25,000 bank draft made out to Great Canadian Casinos by suspected money launderer Paul King Jin, The Province…
Macau Casino Closure Plan Could Last Longer Than Expected
On Feb. 4, Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng announced the Special Administrative Region’s (SAR) gaming properties would be shuttered for 15 days. The move came to stem the spread…
Indiana Sports Betting Handle Continues to Grow, Up $9 Million in January
Sports betting in Indiana rose by 5.6 percent in January, as the total handle jumped to $170.8 million for the month. That represented a $9 million increase in activity from…
Former Iowa Governor Vislack Wins $150,000 on Powerball Lottery Draw
The Iowa Democratic Party Caucus may have descended into farce last week, but things were looking up for at least one Iowa Democrat by Monday when it dawned on him…