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…
Hard Rock Atlantic City Online Live Slots Tailored Towards Older Gamblers
Hard Rock Atlantic City launched live online slot machines this week that are fully played remotely. The casino operator and its software technology partner said the format is a first-of-its-kind…
Nebraska Sports Legends Testify Against Effort to Legalize Sports Betting
Two Nebraska sports legends came out in opposition this week to legislation that seeks to expand gambling in the Cornhusker State. Nebraska sports legend Tom Osborne wants state lawmakers to…
Hooters Announces Sports Betting Partnership with BetRivers Mobile App
Hooters of America has announced a partnership with KonekTV and Rush Street Interactive that’s designed to attract sports bettors to their restaurants in Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Hooters has…
at Least 200 Fall Ill with Norovirus in Louisiana
Louisiana health officials have confirmed that a stomach illness reported to have broken out at L’Auberge Casino in Lake Charles last week is the highly contagious norovirus, which has now…
‘Parasite’ Upsets Oscars Best Picture Betting Favorite ‘1917’
Parasite took home the top honor at the 92nd Academy Awards Sunday night in Los Angeles, a win that upset Oscars betting favorite 1917. Parasite director Bong Joon-ho celebrates South Korea’s…