New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo, Jr. (D-Queens), the lawmaker spearheading the push for the Empire State to embrace mobile sports betting, doesn’t just believe the state legislature will pass a bill soon to expand sports betting in the state. New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. takes part in a swearing-in ceremony for his seventh term last month. Addabbo ...

A Las Vegas fugitive accused of swindling a lender out of hundreds of thousands of dollars and using some of the money on a gambling spree has been taken into custody, authorities said. Ex-311 Boyz gang member Steven Gazlay looks at a photographer during a recent court appearance in Las Vegas. He and his girlfriend were arrested Sunday in Idaho. ...

One man was hospitalized Sunday and two others were arrested after a fight and stabbing that ended up in the valet area at a Las Vegas hotel-casino, according to a news report.  The Strat Hotel, Casino, and Skypod tower over the Las Vegas Valley floor. A stabbing victim who ended up at the resort valet area on Sunday has been ...

Casino executives and gaming industry leaders continue to forecast a strong recovery, primarily due to pent-up demand. D Casino owner Derek Stevens, seen here last fall inside his new property Circa, is bullish on the gaming industry’s post-coronavirus recovery. The downtown Las Vegas visionary expects pent-up demand to generate a new “roaring twenties.” (Image: Las Vegas Review-Journal) The frequent talking ...

Crown Resorts CEO Ken Barton resigned Monday, as the fallout continued from a damning report that has left the company fighting for its license in New South Wales. Ken Barton is expected to receive a big check despite harsh criticism of his performance as Crown CEO. (Image: The West Australian) Barton’s resignation has been in the cards ever since the ...

The federally-recognized Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has announced the signing of a deal that is to see it spend approximately $12.5 million in order to bring a casino back to Puerto Rico’s famed Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. The Connecticut-based tribe used an official Tuesday press release to declare that the agreement with local hospitality […] Source link The post ...

Earlier this week, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in China said in a statement that more destinations will be added to its blacklist system. The destinations to be added were not named at this time. The country has been working quickly to stamp out cross-border gambling by blocking residents from particular tourist destinations. Details […] Source link The post ...

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) removed “acting” from Robert Goldstein’s titles as chairman and chief executive officer, making the long-time executive the company’s first permanent leader following the death of Sheldon Adelson earlier this month. Robert Goldstein (left). He’s now chairman and CEO of Las Vegas in a permanent capacity. (Image: The Straits Times) Goldstein, 64, took the reins as interim ...

New Jersey authorities arrested three Newark men accused of illegal gambling and alcohol sales last weekend, according to news reports. A television station shows a picture of a suspect in an illegal gambling operation in New Jersey. Victor Pereira, seen here, and two others were booked following a police raid in Newark. (Image: News 12 Bronx) Victor Pereira, 61, José ...

A Nevada man has been charged with fraudulently receiving nearly $2 million in COVID-19 relief money, buying luxury cars and Las Vegas Strip condominiums, authorities said. The Veer Towers rise above the west side of the Las Vegas Strip. A Las Vegas man is accused of using federal PPP money to buy condos in the towers. (Image: Las Vegas Weekly) ...