The Vegas casino that cost $160 million to build is sold for $36 million The Lucky Dragon in Las Vegas was designed to capture the Asian gambling market, a segment the casino developers said was grossly underrepresented. However, as quickly as the casino launched, it began to fall apart – another example that a casino […]

Ted Binion’s former ranch manager tries to dig for buried treasure on the land The Nye County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an individual for following an old tale. 56-year-old Richard Cleaves is convinced that there is buried treasure on the ranch formerly owned by Ted Binion, the casino mogul assassinated 20 years ago, and was […]

The man was bound, blindfolded and kidnapped during the armed robbery Here’s a little tip for gamblers – if you win in a casino, don’t start bragging to everyone, especially those you don’t know. A New Mexico man learned that lesson the hard way after he was kidnapped and robbed outside the Casino Apache Travel […]

The casino company lays out $745 million in cash for the property Hard Rock International appears to be on a mission. While it has always had an established and iconic presence, it is now intent to expand across the world. The company is already present in 75 countries and has over 40,000 employees and is […]

Mark Frissora is finally out as the head of Caesars as a sale announcement could be imminent The word around Las Vegas is that Caesars Entertainment Corp. is definitely going to be sold, much to the satisfaction of billionaire Carl Icahn. Icahn has been grabbing a larger piece of the company over the past couple […]

The WSOP might have to look for a new home It’s been a few months since there were any rumors about the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas possibly being sold, but they’re finally back. This past January was the most recent talk about the sale, but there is more support this time […]

The casino giant is ready in case the Buckeye State expands its gambling offerings The Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park near Cleveland, OH is no more. It is now the Northfield Park racino, a basic gambling operation with big dreams – to be a major casino in Ohio if the Buckeye State moves forward with […]

Montana police caught up with the suspect the day after the robbery This past Monday, a casino in Great Falls, MT became the latest to be targeted in an armed robbery. While the thief initially got away with an unspecified amount of money, it didn’t take long for him to be apprehended and he is […]

Wynn Resorts was looking to add some cushion to its operations Despite million-dollar headaches and an uncertain future in Massachusetts, Wynn Resorts feels that it’s in a strong enough position to seek major expansion. The casino operator has reportedly offered to acquire Australia-based Crown Resorts for more than $7 billion in a deal that would […]

The Arizona Department of Gaming has been busy in Phoenix We’re only a week into April and barely into the second quarter of the year and the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) already has its hands full. It has busted two illegal gambling operations in Phoenix since February and, while the shutdowns are meant to […]

The incident occurred last weekend in San Francisco Three suspects have appeared before a judge this week over their alleged involvement in an armed robbery that occurred following a casino visit this past weekend. According to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office, a couple left the San Pablo Lytton Casino after winning some cash, […]

The money is to be used for the resort’s construction After a minor setback due to a dispute with Wynn Resorts, Resorts World Las Vegas is moving forward. The Genting Bhd-owned property is under construction and the company has announced that two of its subsidiaries are offering senior bonds worth $1 billion to help fund […]

The new venue will carry a price tag of $5 billion, but will include a residential area MGM Resorts International wants to add a new casino resort to its portfolio. It has settled on Calgary, Canada as the new location and has already put the wheels in motion to develop the project. By the time […]

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has begun its hearing on the future of the company in the state When Wynn Resorts applied for a gaming license in Massachusetts in 2013, everything appeared to be in order. The company had a strong history, its founder and CEO, Steve Wynn, was a respectable and head-smart businessman and the […]

The Arkansas facility launches live table games today Southland Gaming in West Memphis, AR is no more. In its place is Southland Casino Racing, a name change meant to reflect an increase in the venue’s offerings. As of today, for the first time, the facility is launching live table and casino games, a shift made […]