Stanley Ho Nephew Gets Eight Years for Organizing Prostitution Ring
A nephew of Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison for fronting a racket that organized prostitution at the Hotel Lisboa casino….
Case Dismissed for Trio Who Allegedly Conspired to Cheat Foxwoods
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, contends that a couple conspired with one of its former table game dealers to swindle more than $500,000 in illicit winnings on mini-baccarat in…
Rick Salomon Can’t Claim $2.8M Poker Debt from Saudi Sheikh
Professional poker player Rick Salomon has come unstuck in his legal bid to claim a $2.2 million gambling debt from a Saudi sheikh. Rick Salomon, pictured with ex-wife Pamela Anderson,…
Stars Group Acquires 20% of BetEasy It Didn’t Own, Analyst Likes Move
The Stars Group Inc. (NASDAQ:TSG) said Tuesday it’s paying $102.58 million to acquire the 20 percent of Australian bookmaker BetEasy it didn’t previously own, a move that drew compliments from…
DC Council Committee Recommends Expelling Evans Over Ethics Issues
The DC Council on Tuesday took the first formal step toward removing Councilman Jack Evans from Washington’s local legislative body. An ad hoc committee made up of the remaining 12…
Josh Shaw Appeals NFL Suspension For Betting on League Games
Arizona Cardinals defensive back Josh Shaw, who faces a suspension at least through the 2020 season for betting on NFL games, has appealed the league’s decision, ESPN reported on Tuesday….
NFL Warns Players, Personnel Betting on Football Will Lead to Termination
Ahead of Week 13, the NFL issued a memo to all players and team personnel reminding them of the league’s hard position against betting on professional football. Commissioner Roger Goodell…
Eldorado Resorts Stock Keeps Drawing Hedge Fund Investors
Shares of Eldorado Resorts, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ERI) stock tumbled late in the second quarter after the regional gaming company announced a $17.3 billion takeover offer for Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:CZR). Eldorado…
Steve Wynn Emerges at LA Restaurant Known for Spotting Celebs
Disgraced casino tycoon Steve Wynn emerged from hiding last week at Craig’s in Los Angeles, a West Hollywood restaurant on Melrose Avenue frequented by A-list celebrities. Steve Wynn is a…
Reduced Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Hurting State Lotteries
Lower Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots this year are causing reduced interest in the country’s two most popular games, and that is subsequently leading to lower tax revenues for state…