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MGM Resorts’ Q1 2024 Results Show Strong Revenue Growth
The largest U.S. gambling operator, Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International, has announced its Q1 2024 financial reports. Unlike rival Caesars Entertainment, which also published its Q1 report this…
Shohei Ohtani Case Bookie Lost $7.9M at Las Vegas Casinos
Matt Bowyer, the California illegal bookmaker who allegedly took millions in bets of stolen money from former MLB translator Ippie Mizuhara, reportedly spent millions of his own illicit…
Beekeeper Saves the Day in Arizona
If you had money on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, there are two men you have to thank for your winning wager. Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brandon Hughes, and…
Dave & Busters to Allow Betting on Arcade Games
The sports bar and arcade chain Dave & Busters, which has the slogan “Eat, Drink, Play, Watch,” is going to allow betting on their large number of arcade…
Caesars Entertainment’s Q1 2024 Results Show Revenue Declines
The second-biggest U.S. gambling operator, Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment, this week reported its Q1 2024 results. They’re not looking too good. Caesars reported a net loss of $158…
Powerball Winner of $1.3B is Laos Immigrant Who Has Cancer
This week, the Oregon player who hit the $1.36 billion Powerball lottery jackpot in early April has claimed the prize. Portland resident Cheng “Charlie” Saephan, 46, is now…
New Las Vegas Casino Planned by LVXP for Long-Vacant Lot
This week, there’s a new casino proposal for officials to consider in Sin City. Nevada-based real estate developer LVXP has announced its plans to develop 27 acres of…
Patrick Antonius Wins $2M PokerStars Monte Carlo High Roller Tournament
Local Monaco resident Patrick Antonius walked away with the cool $2.1 million top prize at the PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte Carlo Super High Roller Event. Literally walked…
Las Vegas’ Downtown Grand Settles $720K Discrimination Lawsuit
A downtown Las Vegas casino reached a $720,000 settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission late last week. The EEOC announced the news on Thursday night. It…
Kentucky Derby Favorite in Historically Bad Post Position
Over the weekend at Churchill Downs, officials for the Kentucky Derby drew the starting posts for the field of three-year-olds. Florida Derby winner Fierceness was the pre-post favorite,…