A former massage therapist filed a civil lawsuit Wednesday against disgraced and departed casino mogul Steve Wynn, alleging that he frequently used “his immense power to coerce (her) to perform sexual favors.”
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Massage therapist sues Steve Wynn alleging sexual harassment
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe releases March promotions
The Stars Group acquires majority interest in CrownBet
LVbet becomes official partner of the German Ice Hockey Federation
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Las Vegas judge tosses Czech casino owner’s claim in poker lawsuit
A judge on Tuesday threw out a Czech casino owner’s counterclaims against the Aria and an Australian poker player over a multi-million dollar poker game. Lawyers for Leon Tsoukernik had alleged that he lost $3 million to a professional poker player because the casino plied him with alcohol.
Red Rock Resorts’ earnings dampened by construction
The continued ongoing disruption of two Station Casinos’ properties dampened fourth-quarter earnings for Las Vegas-based Red Rock Resorts, company officials said Tuesday.
Union Blamed For Trump Taj Mahal Closure Welcomed Back To Hard Rock AC
Unite Here Local 54 has signed an agreement that could see the NJ casino union return to represent workers at Hard Rock Atlantic City in the near future.
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Plaza Hotel celebrates St. Patrick's Day with fireworks
Monday, February 26, 2018
Hard Rock casino to flood Atlantic City with live music
Atlantic City’s newest casino promises to flood the city with live music.
Trop Near The Top: Tropicana NJ Casino’s Revival Capped By Strong Revenue In 2017
Tropicana NJ's $390M revenue in 2017 was good enough for second place in AC, completing a startling turnaround from when the NJ casino was at death's door.
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Riverwind Casino supports Meals on Wheels
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Parking, resort fees could put damper on Las Vegas Strip boom
While the Southern Nevada casino industry enjoys a burst of prosperity and development, it also may be facing a tide of negative sentiment from loyal casino customers regarding high resort fees and paid parking policies at Strip casinos.
Friday, February 23, 2018
Complaints hit one of Nevada’s sports betting mutual funds
Former clients of Bettor Investments, one of the first sports betting mutual funds in Nevada, are accusing the company’s founder of going “radio silent” and not responding to requests to return their money.
Live! Casino celebrates Black History Heroes Awards
SiGMA 2018 space sells out quickly
NJ Sports Betting Case Closing In On Final Weeks Before Supreme Court Decides Its Fate
The US Supreme Court could decide the New Jersey sports betting case as early as March or April, but like the final verdict, the actual date is unknown.
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Thursday, February 22, 2018
Complaints hit one of Nevada’s first sports betting mutual funds
Former clients of Bettor Investments, one of the first sports betting mutual funds in Nevada, are accusing the company’s founder of going “radio silent” and not responding to requests to return their money.
SIS funds British Greyhound Breeders Forum
Poker Central produces "Super High Roller Club" series
Sam's Town invites guests to shoot hoops for slot dollars
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
New details emerge for Sphere Las Vegas project near Strip
The Clark County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved waivers of development standards, including a reduction in the number of required parking spaces, for the planned 18,000-seat Madison Square Garden Sphere Las Vegas performance venue.
Golden Nugget Is Still The Leader Of The New Jersey Online Gambling Pack
Last week, NJ's online gambling revenue for January 2018 was revealed, and no surprise, Golden Nugget NJ still reigns over its NJ online casino competition.
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BtoBet shortlisted for Innovator of the Year award
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Resorts World Catskills introduces live table games
Call from Steve Wynn led Maddox to career in casino work
It never occurred to Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox that what he thought was a prank telephone call in 2002 would ultimately lead to a possible appearances before regulators to answer questions about his boss and mentor, Steve Wynn.
Almost There: Hiring Spree, New Logo Highlight Busy Week For Ocean Resort Casino
Ocean Resort Casino, aka former Revel, finished another week of development by listing a few high-profile job openings and showcasing the NJ casino's logo.
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MLB, NBA Not Winning Fans With Demand For 1 Percent Of Wagers In Sports Bets
A recent poll shows nearly 70% Americans oppose the NBA and MLB's demand for a cut of sports bets, and the NJ sports betting case is in the spotlight.
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Monday, February 19, 2018
Las Vegas police respond to robbery at South Point casino
Police were called about the robbery just before 7:40 p.m., Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon said.
Pala Casino announces summer entertainment headliners
Mayfair Casino celebrates biggest roulette win ever
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Report shows Las Vegas Strip has Nevada’s tightest slot machines
When the state Gaming Control Board released its statewide gaming win statistics for 2017 in late January, the headline was the 2.8 percent increase from $11.26 billion in 2016 to $11.57 billion for the 336 nonrestricted locations across Nevada.
Friday, February 16, 2018
A look at the Wynn Resorts duplex villa Steve Wynn calls home
Steve Wynn has been living in a duplex villa at Wynn Resorts overlooking his golf course and valley mountains for the past decade.
Tioga Downs celebrates first year since casino expansion
Casino City's Friday Five: Everything ever edition
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Thursday, February 15, 2018
Second shareholder lawsuit filed against Wynn Resorts, directors
In the swelling wake of sexual harassment allegations against former chairman and CEO Steve Wynn, a second group of shareholders filed a lawsuit Thursday against the resort company and its board of directors.
Little Texas comes to Cherokee Roland for free show
South Point planning $40M upgrade to guest rooms
South Point plans a $40 million remodel plan to its guest rooms in the property’s three towers, the company said Thursday in a statement.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Lawyers: Okada thought deal would lead to loan from Wynn Resorts
Lawyers for Kazuo Okada said the Japanese billionaire signed a consent to allow Elaine Wynn to sell her shares in Wynn Resorts on the presumption the company would lend him money. The loan never materialized and Okada now claims it resulted in increased financial costs for his Philippines casino project.
Golden Nugget online brands generated more than $7 million in New Jersey
888 Casino NJ Launches 50 New Games For Three Times The Fun, Fun, Fun
With tons of new NJ online casino games, 888 Casino NJ is making a big ad push and offering players more chances to get "lucky, lucky, lucky" in New Jersey.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Las Vegas gaming company boards below average in women members
The boards of Las Vegas’ six largest gaming employers have just nine women among their 58 members, and only two of the boards have female representation that is higher than the average of 21.2 percent for SP 500 companies.
Golden Entertainment opens two PT's Gold taverns
NJ Lawmakers, Concerned For AC Casinos, Consider Changes To Quick Draw Keno Game
Quick Draw, the NJ keno-style lottery game, is quickly drawing the attention of the Legislature for its potential impact on Atlantic City casino revenues.
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Ignition Casino player grabs $64,000
Monday, February 12, 2018
Wynn board panel hires new law firm to assist in Steve Wynn review
A special committee of the Wynn Resorts Ltd. board of directors that said it no longer needed independent outside counsel to complete an investigation of allegations against Steve Wynn on Monday hired a new law firm to assist in its review.
Golden Entertainment opens 2 new PT’s Golden taverns
Golden Entertainment has opened two new PT’s Gold taverns, raising the company’s neighborhood tavern count to 59 in Nevada.
NJ Governor, New AC Mayor Hint At Changes To State’s Atlantic City Takeover
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and AC Mayor Frank Gilliam Jr. seem to indicate that changes may come to the state's 2016 takeover of Atlantic City's finances.
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Saturday, February 10, 2018
Las Vegas slogan ‘what happens here’ may face cloudy future
If the allegations against Steve Wynn are just the tip of an iceberg, it could create a very tough balancing act for Southern Nevada’s tourism bureau and its use of the familiar slogan “what happens here, stays here,” according to several marketing experts.
Allegations shocking contrast to Steve Wynn’s business vision
Steve Wynn is a smart and charismatic speaker who can paint a vivid landscape of words from his imagination. How could somebody that smart allow himself to be cornered into the position of having to quit now?
Friday, February 9, 2018
Steve Wynn says he has no immediate plans to sell stock
Steve Wynn says he no longer disputes a 2010 shareholder’s agreement that gave him control over his ex-wife’s stake, opening the door for both of them to sell their stock in Wynn Resorts.
Little Creek Resort to host annual Sa'heh'wa'mish Days Pow-Wow
Keith Urban's world tour to touch down at Mohegan Sun
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Neil Baxley named Director of Slot Operations at Seminole Coconut Creek
Las Vegas Strip roller coaster now comes with VR thrills
If the sights from New York-New York’s roller coaster didn’t thrill riders enough, they can now chase an alien along a desert cliff for an extra $5.
NJ Gaming Regulators Give Green Light To Sports Betting License Applications
The NJDGE is reportedly inviting casinos, racetracks, and gambling sites to apply for NJ sports betting licenses ahead of a US Supreme Court decision.
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First US Poker Open event comes to a close
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Sinatra, Cirque, Siegfried & Roy highlight Steve Wynn’s entertainment legacy
In his reign as the architect of the Vegas mega-resort, Wynn merged his personal wealth and his zeal for business with his passion for live entertainment.
Fighting For A Slice Of The Proverbial Pie: Can Atlantic City Sustain Nine Casinos?
The Hard Rock AC and Ocean Resort Casino (former Revel) will open summer 2018, creating speculation about whether 9 NJ casinos can survive in Atlantic City.
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Wynn Resorts shareholder sues company’s founder, board
The investor filed a shareholder derivative lawsuit against Steve Wynn and the company’s board of directors for allegedly “disregarding a sustained pattern of sexual harassment and egregious misconduct” by the ex-CEO.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Steve Wynn’s deals, properties leave big impression on gaming
With deals, acquisitions, buyouts and the dramatic launch of new resorts, Steve Wynn has left an oversized impression on the gaming industry in Las Vegas, the U.S. and as far away as Macau.
The Palazzo, The Venetian offer Valentine's Day specials
Evolution Gaming showcases Lightning Roulette
Monday, February 5, 2018
11 Las Vegas resorts take top honors from U.S. News & World Report
Eleven Las Vegas resorts made U.S. News World Report’s list of the world’s top hotels, the Washington-based organization reported Monday.
Regulators from 65 jurisdictions head for ICE 2018
A Pair Of New NJ Gambling Sites On The Way: Ocean Resort, Hard Rock AC
Atlantic City's newest casinos, Ocean Resort and Hard Rock AC, apply for NJ online gambling licenses ahead of their physical casino launches.
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Las Vegas court filing: Wynn wanted sex with waitress ‘to see how it feels’ to be with a grandmother
Billionaire casino developer Steve Wynn faced allegations of pressuring a waitress into sex about 30 years ago, allegedly telling his employee he had “never had a grandmother before” and wanted “to see how it feels,” according to a court document and interviews with the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Law firm to help with Wynn sexual misconduct investigation
The special committee of Wynn Resorts Ltd. independent board members has hired a Los Angeles law firm with a special emphasis on workplace sexual harassment cases to assist in investigating allegations of sexual impropriety by Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn.
Changes may be coming to Super Bowl environment in Las Vegas
Pat Christenson expects when the Raiders get to Las Vegas, every home game is going to be like Super Bowl Sunday with parties that could include appearances by Raider legends and massive screens showing the action.
Friday, February 2, 2018
Steve Wynn’s $7.5M settlement involved a paternity claim, report says
The $7.5 million settlement payment Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn paid to a former employee involved a paternity claim, Bloomberg News reported Friday.
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Little Creek Casino Resort February news and notes
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Winning Powerball ticket worth nearly $2M sold in Primm
A winning Powerball ticket worth almost $2 million was sold at the California-Nevada border.
Reflex Gaming to solidify Leander deal at ICE
January Macau gaming revenue jumps 36 percent, best in 4 years
The Macau gaming industry is off to a blistering start to 2018.
Settlement reached in 2016 may provide roadmap in Steve Wynn case
A settlement reached in a 2016 case involving sportsbook operator CG Technology could provide a roadmap for regulators as they work their way through investigating allegations that Wynn resorts chairman and CEO Steve Wynn demanded sexual favors from and assaulted female hotel employees over the last three decades.