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Pace-O-Matic Can’t Get Kansas Courts to Say ‘Dragon’s Ascent’ is Legit (Casino.org)
Gaming machine manufacturer Pace-O-Matic’s efforts to have its dragon-shooting game “Dragon’s Ascent” declared a contest of skill by the Kansas Supreme Court has been shot down in flames. A screenshot from Dragon’s Ascent, above. Can no one in the entire state of Kansas explain to Pace-O-Matic whether blasting dragons with lasers is pure skill or…
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iGaming 2025 Legislative Outlook Dim, Says Analyst (Casino.org)
The new year is just a week old, but prospects for new states approvong iGaming this year already appear dim, according to one analyst. A billboard advertising DraftKings’ online casino operations in Pennsylvania is seen along a highway near Pittsburgh. An analyst said iGaming expansion is likely to be modest this year. (Image: The Wall…
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NFL Coaching Carousel Up and Running as Regular Season Wraps Up (Casino.org)
Today the NFL’s coaching carousel is spinning rapidly, a time when organizations that finished out of the playoffs can do something tangible in flushing the season that was. It’s also called “Black Monday.” Here’s a rundown of what we’ve seen so far: The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo yesterday after just one…
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Carnival Cruise Line Reminds Passengers Gambling Is Only Allowed Inside Casino (Casino.org)
Carnival Cruise Line is reminding passengers that engaging in games of chance for money is prohibited everywhere aboard its vessels except the designated casino. Carnival Cruise Line is reminding passengers that all forms of gambling are prohibited on board its ships except inside the designated casino. Passengers recently asked if they could play Left, Center,…
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Ex-Malta Ministers Face Charges for Links to Casino Owner Accused in Journalist Murder (Casino.org)
Two former high-level Maltese politicians should be charged over their association with 17 Black, a company controlled by casino owner and accused murderer Yorgen Fenech, a criminal inquiry has concluded. Yorgen Fenech, left, is accused of orchestrating the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Keith Schembri, center, and Konrad Mizzi, right, are expected to…
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PAMELA ANDERSON … SERIOUSLY: Actress Talks “The Last Showgirl” in Vegas (Casino.org)
It didn’t snag the Golden Globe she was up for on Sunday night, but we live in a world where there’s actual Oscar buzz for Pamela Anderson. The former “Baywatch” babe plays a Las Vegas showgirl facing the end of her career in Gia Copolla’s indie film, “The Last Showgirl,” which is garnering rave reviews…
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Golden Entertainment Real Estate Sale Could Lift Stock, Says Analyst (Casino.org)
Shares of Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ: GDEN) could be galvanized this year if the casino operator decides to sell some or all of its real estate holdings. Golden Entertainment’s corporate logo. The company could explore real estate sales this year, said an analyst. (Image: PR Newswire) That’s the view of Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli, who…
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Wynn Tipped as Top Casino Stock Idea for 2025 (Casino.org)
Following a rough 2024 in which the stock lost more than 5%, badly trailing the broader market along the way, Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) is earning some appreciation on Wall Street as some analysts view it as a 2025 casino stock redemption story. Wynn Las Vegas. An analyst named the operator a top large-cap casino…
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Resigns, Setting Off a Whirlwind of Activity on Canada’s National Political Front (Casino.org)
Justin Trudeau has announced he’s stepping down as Prime Minister of Canada, a move that sets in motion what will be a hurricane of activity on the Canadian political front heading into 2025. And betting markets are taking notice. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces he is stepping down as leader. (Image: CP) Trump Impact…
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VSiN Launching Dedicated Sports Betting Channel on SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Casino.org)
VSiN, or the Vegas Stats & Information Network, is launching a channel on SiriusXM satellite radio that will provide around-the-clock coverage on all things related to sports betting. VSiN’s Brent Musburger is live on SiriusXM in 2017. VSiN is returning to the satellite radio platform. (Image: New York Times) Beginning next week, VSiN will take…
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Seneca Niagara Casino Workers Motion to Unionize at Upstate New York Resort (Casino.org)
Workers at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY, are seeking to form a union and begin collective bargaining negotiations with their employer, the Seneca Gaming Corporation. Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino workers in upstate New York are seeking to unionize at the tribally owned and operated destination. The local Teamsters union…
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Casino Crime News Roundup: Two Children Left in Cold Car at Ohio Casino (Casino.org)
A woman was arrested in Toledo, Ohio for allegedly leaving two kids alone in a vehicle parked at a gaming property on Sunday afternoon. Hollywood Casino Toledo, pictured above. Two kids were left in a car alone at the casino. (Image: Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau) The children were spotted by Hollywood Casino Toledo security…
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MORE VEGAS NEAR MYTHS: Stories So Wild, They Seem Fake But Aren’t (Casino.org)
In the nearly three years since we began this weekly Casino.org series, we’ve investigated many wild stories that we knew had to be myths. Most of the time, we were right. This is how we put to rest such widely held Vegas beliefs as the bodies buried inside Hoover Dam, the casino that Howard Hughes bought just to dim its sign so he…
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1.4. Casino Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for Beginners (3)
Casinos can be exciting places, but they also often have unwritten rules to ensure everyone has a good time. Here’s a guide to casino etiquette, especially helpful for beginners: Casino Etiquette – Do’s Casino Etiquette – Don’ts Casino Etiquette – Extra Tips for Beginners By following these simple do’s and don’ts, you can ensure a…
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Matthew Livelsberger Reportedly Sent ‘Manifesto’ Before Trump Hotel Explosion (Casino.org)
The Colorado man — who shot himself and set off an explosion outside of Trump International Hotel on New Year’s Day — sent a manifesto a day before the Las Vegas blast, according to the recipient. Matthew Livelsberger, pictured above. He allegedly sent a manifesto before shooting himself and detonating an explosion at Trump International…