Construction workers injured after collapsing casino floor

31-01-2012
A collapsing floor of a Cincinnati-based casino has resulted in more than 12 injured construction workers. Four of them suffered from broken bones or other orthopedic injuries, while three workers needed operation. It remains unclear when construction of the Horseshoe Casino will be resumed. More than a month ago, construction workers at the Horseshoe Casino in Cleveland were startled by a collapsing section. Nobody got hurt in that accident. Rock Ohio Caesars is the casino developer behind

Armed duo robs Deuces Casino

29-01-2012
The Deuces Casino in Sioux Falls has been robbed. Two armed suspects visited the gambling venue at 4709 East 26th Street. One of the men used his gun to threaten the casino cashier. They left the scene after taking an unknown amount of money. One of the male suspects stands between 5 feet 8 and 5 feet 9. The man of average build was seen in a dark-colored balaclava, black pullover and dark-colored sweatpants. The other

Gambler donates debt-laden mansion to his wife

26-01-2012
A Taiwanese man decided to sign a promissory note worth $9.68 million to get casino tokens at a Macau-based casino. He subsequently gambled away almost all chips and left the country. The casino operator took the case to court, using the promissory note as evidence. The Taiwanese man claimed in court that he had already donated the luxury house to his spouse. In addition, he refused to acknowledge gambling debts as real debts. The Taiwanese gambler also said that the gambling parlor had used

Another robber targets Crown II Casino

11-01-2012
Sioux Falls Police are looking for an armed man who robbed a local gambling parlor. According to the police, a white man entered the Crown II Casino through a door at the west side of the building. In no-time, he managed to find the till. The armed robber threatened the cash register clerk and demanded cash. He used a dark-colored firearm, after which the clerk handed over an unknown amount of money. Subsequently, the suspect fled the scene on

Death threat at Harrah’s Casino

06-01-2012
Police report about a rather unusual incident at a Joliet-based casino. A Lockport resident used a plastic fork and a broken bottle to menace his girlfriend. Brad W. McCullum has been accused of sexual harassment, domestic violence and unlawful restraint after the death threat. McCullum and his girlfriend decided to enjoy a meal at their hotel room. They got into a fight after she

Armed man demands $1 from casino visitor

02-01-2012
A robber has demanded $1 from a victim outside an Oceanside-based gambling parlor. The thief claimed he was carrying a firearm and forced the casino visitor to hand over one Dollar. Nevertheless, the brave man refused to give the cash and the robber decided to leave the scene, according to police reports. Police officials are examining the attempted robbery outside the casino in Oceanside. The armed man had already left the scene when the police arrived. The suspect is still on the run after

Christmas miracles do happen

27-12-2011
Mitch Gilbert, a Greenwood Village resident, came across $10,000 at the Las Vegas airport and decided to trace the owner. "That weekend I got lucky at a casino. When I was on my way home, I found two envelopes that each contained $5,000. After opening them, I decided to inform the airport straight away. I wanted to set a good example for my children," Gilbert said. The airport refused to unveil the name of the owner, but the honest finder insisted. Eventually the customer service employee

Fiji welcomes first gambling parlor

22-12-2011
Fiji tourists will soon be able to gamble in the South Pacific country as its government has authorized One Hundred Sands' casino application. The American company can now start the development of a casino resort on the island nation in Melanesia. After an extensive process, Hundred Sands Limited won the tender and received the first casino license. The selection procedure was jointly executed by the Tourism Ministry, Public Enterprise, the AG's Office and the Prime Minister's

Gambling bastion busted in Bangkok

22-12-2011
The Tao Pun casino in Bangkok's Bang Sue district was not a secret among the residents. However, it wasn't easy to raid the heavily-fortified gambling den. A specially-trained team was needed to bust the gambling bastion in Bangkok. At the time of the raid, punters tried to run away and police officials used pepper spray. One police officer was injured by an electric fan in the skirmish. Police detained 199 suspects and found an impressive variety of

Casino bandits detained quickly

02-12-2011
Lucky Lil's Casino has been robbed early Thursday morning. The cashier revealed that the robber took around $300 in cash after which he fled. Police officials noticed a suspicious car near the casino. They tracked the car and found it parked in front of an apartment building. Police officers found a silver firearm in the vehicle. Kalispell police officials arrested two suspects at the apartment building. Jesus Sonny Din (20) was detained for robbing the casino, while Kyser Curtis Nelson (19)

Macau casinos face additional smoking regulation before 2013

05-11-2011
The gambling industry in Macau will face additional smoking regulation. The Health Bureau (SSM) announced that the government will release additional anti-smoking laws for casinos in the next months. Approximately 16% of the population of Macau smokes, which is a small decline compared to last year. As from January 2012, smoking is prohibited in public spaces. However, gambling parlors have been granted twelve extra months to create smoking

Chinese police smash illegal gambling parlors in Sanhe

18-10-2011
The Ministry of Public Security has announced that police officials have arrested 285 suspects on illegal gambling and prostitution charges. More than 400 police officers participated in the operation, which targeted 8 gambling parlors and one prostitution sting. The operation was the result of complaints from local residents about gambling dens and a prostitution ring in their neighborhood. Ministry officials refused to provide information regarding the timing of the bust, neither if there

Arson at Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel

05-10-2011
The Treasure Bay Casino & Hotel in Biloxi has suffered two arson fires. Biloxi Police have arrested one suspect. Casino staff immediately informed the police and fire-brigade after detecting the first blaze. They managed to extinguish the fire quickly, after which investigators found that someone intentionally had started the fire. Only one hour after the first blaze, the casino suffered another fire. An investigation determined the cause to be arson. Investigators declared that both blazes

Bouncers seriously injure casino visitor

01-10-2011
An assaulted visitor of a Melbourne-based casino claims that two security guards face severe charges and will appear in court. Toby Lee was assaulted by two doormen at the Crown Casino. Investigators were shocked after examining CCTV footage of the assault. Police officers stated that the two bouncers would be accused of unlawful physical violence. A few months ago, Anthony Dunning past away after physical violence by security guards at Crown Casino. Authorities stated that the suspects in

Fatal accident at casino construction site in Hanover

23-09-2011
A collapsing wall of the new Maryland Live! Casino has resulted in one man death. The accident at the building zone also seriously injured another construction worker. Firemen and police determined that a 25-ton concrete wall had fallen down at the construction area. The collapsing wall hit a construction hoist in which Leon Ray Sax (27) was at the time of

Casino banker sentenced for stealing $51,860

17-09-2011
An ex-head cashier stole $51,860 from the Merchant City Gala Casino. Scott Paterson (41) has now been condemned to eight months in jail. He confessed the fraud after an inspection uncovered a cash deficit. Paterson stole reserve chips from the storeroom and added them to the live stock of chips. He pocketed the corresponding value of the added casino chips. Auditors detected the discrepancy on March 8. All cashiers were heard, but none of them could clarify the shortfall. Paterson however,

Viejas Casino benefits from power outage

13-09-2011
Alpine residents used last week's power outage to gamble at the local casino. It seemed business as usual at the Viejas Casino thanks to its backup generators. The huge power outage affected many people in San Diego County (California) and parts of Arizona and northern Mexico. Rowina Johnson (53), who works at the Viejas Casino, decided to go to work early after a restless night. She contacted her son in Mission Valley, where people were also left in the dark. "It was a massive blackout,"

Armed man robs casino visitor at her home

10-09-2011
A man from West Seneca (Erie County, New York) has been taken into custody after he allegedly robbed an Amherst resident. The woman gambled at the Hamburg Casino, after which she went home. The armed man followed the casino patron and robbed her in the driveway of her house. Justin R. Moran (26) was taken into custody and confessed that he had followed the victim home from the gambling parlor. In the driveway at the house he threatened and robbed the woman. Moran declared that he needed the

Police detains man for smoking marijuana inside casino

09-09-2011
A man who allegedly smoked marijuana inside the Argosy Casino tried to avoid arrest by swimming away. The police managed to arrest the man at the General Motors Fairfax factory across the Missouri River. The suspect attempted to flee on foot, forcing the Missouri Highway Patrol's Gaming Division to ask police backup. Officials were chasing the man who had been smoking marijuana inside the gambling parlor, according to a police

Mysterious safe found in old casino

29-08-2011
Construction workers have found a mysterious safe behind walls of the old Bill’s Casino in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. “Frankly, I hope that the safe contains diamonds and gold,” admitted owner and retired lawyer Mike Laub. The news about the safe spread fast. “Everybody asks me about the content of the safe. The fuss about the safe has really surprised me,” Laub commented. He has already been contacted by many locksmiths. Three have inspected the safe, but they weren’t able to

Arson fire at Mexican casino claims the life of 53 people

26-08-2011
Mexican authorities report that at least 53 people were killed after a group of armed men set a casino on fire. The Monterrey-based gambling venue was drenched with gasoline, causing a huge blaze in the bingo hall. Authorities describe the arson fire as a ‘terrorist attack’. Rodrigo Medina de la Cruz, governor of Nuevo León, revealed that the blaze claimed the life of at least 53 victims. It is the bloodiest incident at the capital city of the state of Nuevo León. The northeastern city

Brinks courier shot at Calder Casino & Race Course

23-08-2011
A Brinks truck guard has been shot at the Calder Casino & Race Course in Miami Gardens, Florida. The incident took place Sunday afternoon and the South Florida Violent Crimes Task Force has arrested four suspects. The Brinks courier was shot when he left the casino after a scheduled stop. The Miami Police have published a picture of a vehicle connected to the incident. It concerns a grey car that was parked near a department store in Miami Gardens. The four men took a pickup truck from the

Parx Casino steps up against abandoned children in parking lot

22-08-2011
Parx Casino has intensified its efforts to fight the problem of gambling parents who leave their kids in the car. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board declared that severe sanctions may be needed. A board member said that child protection organizations and the police should also participate. The gambling venue has expanded the number of video surveillance cameras in the car park. Furthermore, Parx Casino has doubled the number of 24/7 security guards in the parking area. Visitors are being

18-year-old detained for blackmailing casinos

20-08-2011
A high school student has been detained after he tried to extort Las Vegas-based casinos. The Ventura County resident made false bomb threats and he blackmailed several casino resorts. Zachary Jackson was assisted by a 16-year-old friend, who was interrogated by police officers. He made the bomb threats from July 28 through August 8. Jackson threatened to blow up the resorts if they didn’t pay the huge amount that he demanded. Police investigators examined the calling gadgets and revealed

Singaporean casino fraudsters escape the Philippines

13-08-2011
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has revealed that a quartet of casino scammers have fled the Philippines. They carried cameras in their sleeves, which they used to cheat while playing baccarat in a Parañaque-based gambling parlor in. The Singaporean nationals were charged with fraud and weren’t allowed to leave the country. However, they managed

Foreign loan sharks at Resorts World Sentosa

08-08-2011
Gamblers at a casino resort on the island of Sentosa were offered unlicensed loans, according to the police. Two women from Malaysia have been detained. Authorities believe it is the first case of illegal loans at a gambling parlor in Singapore. Police reports lacked details about the extent of the money lending sting. Both suspects were detained in a deception operation at the

Defective one-armed bandit too generous

07-08-2011
Punters have taken advantage of a faulty slot machine at Casino Moose Jaw. Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation revealed that the defective gambling machine had cost C$30,000. An honest gambler informed casino staff about the problem with the machine. Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation declared that a computer chip caused the glitch. Twyla Meredith, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation, believes that casino visitors were aware of the faulty

Bizarre robbery at Vegas casino resort

06-08-2011
An incident at a Las Vegas-based casino resort has ended with one man death. A New York resident pushed the thief away who had taken his wallet. The robber fell against an elevator and died two days later from his injuries. The incident took place on July 7, according to the police. The thief stole several wallets from the hotel room. He was caught by the tourist who decided to chase the robber. The hotel guest pushed the thief away as he wanted to hit him. Subsequently the tourist took his

Illegal casino shut down in Haltom City

04-08-2011
An illegal gambling parlor has been closed down at a Haltom City-based house. Seven suspects were arrested and 25 gambling devices were confiscated. Before last weekend’s operation, authorities executed four similar raids in the region. In October 2010, three people were killed in a gunfight related to another illegal casino. The joint operation of the Haltom City and Fort Worth police was the

13-year-old boy robs casino employee

28-07-2011
An extremely young criminal has tried to rob an employee of the Garlic City Club. The 13-year-old boy was hit in the hand by a bullet and could be sent to a juvenile detention center. Three suspects threatened the casino employee who was waiting in his vehicle. The armed robbers demanded cash from the man. However, the casino employee grabbed a loaded gun from inside his car and shot at the suspects. One of the robbers, the 13-year-old boy, was

One-armed bandit injures casino gambler

27-07-2011
Spinning the reels of a slot machine can be dangerous, according to a casino gambler. Randy E. Perkins from Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the Tunica Roadhouse Casino & Hotel. Perkins claims that the fruit machine injured his arm and back. The lawsuit includes $750,000 in damages. Valerie Morris, speaking on behalf of Tunica Roadhouse Casino & Hotel, refused to comment on the lawsuit. The Hickman County citizen said that the front of the

Armed woman robs Market Square Casino

07-07-2011
The number of armed casino robberies in Rapid City continues to grow. A female robber has threatened an employee at the Market Square Casino in Rapid City. Police reports show that the female robber left the casino with an unknown amount of money. The casino employee used the alarm button to inform the police. Police describes the suspect as a white woman with brown hair. She was wearing a pale-colored shirt, sweatpants and a light-colored

Woman assaults and robs man at Mystic Lake Casino

01-07-2011
A man has been attacked by a woman at the Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake. Ebony Dominique Douglas was acquainted with the man at the gambling parlor. In a car with the male victim, she sprayed him with pepper spray, punched him in the face and scratched him, after which she stole his wallet. The contents of the stolen wallet are valued at $480, which also featured credit cards and an ID-card. His body revealed several scratch wounds and

Resorts Casino Hotel opens gay nightclub

28-06-2011
The gay community in Atlantic City has an exclusive nightclub to choose from. Resorts Casino Hotel has opened Prohibition, which is the first gay nightclub in the gambling city. With this new club, the casino resort capitalizes on the flourishing Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community in Atlantic City. “I believe it will become a popular nightclub. Many

Wigged man robs Dostal Alley Casino

24-06-2011
A Central City-based casino has been robbed by an armed suspect. He walked into the Dostal Alley Casino and started playing an one-armed bandit, according to authorities. Police are searching the casino robber. Nobody was injured during the incident. After spinning the reels of the slot machine for a couple of minutes, he went to the cash counter and threatened the cashier. The robber brandished a gun and demanded cash. “The man left the

Gambling couple leaves child in motel room

22-06-2011
Fife police has arrested a mother and her boyfriend after they left their 3-year-old girl in their motel room while they gambled at a nearby casino. The motel manager informed the police at approximately 02:00 AM. “We found a three-year-old girl crying on the parking place. She screamed for her mother,” a police spokesperson said. The 22-year-old woman and the 21-year-old man had left the door of their motel room open. A motel employee

Brutal robbery at Luxxor Casino

19-06-2011
A casino employee in Florida has been beaten up by two robbers. The two men robbed the Luxxor Casino in Lehigh Acres. She was leaving the casino when two men assaulted her. One of them stole an unrevealed amount of money. The other robber punched the casino employee in the face and head, but she remained conscious, according to a police report. The victim was taken to a hospital after suffering serious head wounds. After a couple of hours she

Armed robbers target Monterrey-based casinos

11-06-2011
A group of armed men have robbed four casinos (Hollywood Entertainment, Casino Royale, Red and Miravalle Palace) in Monterrey, Mexico. The group threatened the casino visitors, most of them female, and ordered them to lie down on the floor. They first targeted the Hollywood Entertainment establishment, where they fired gunshots into the air. The gangsters ordered all persons present to lie

WVU offensive coordinator removed from casino

05-06-2011
Dana Holgorsen was removed from a casino in Cross Lanes. The offensive coordinator of West Virginia had behaved inappropriately at the casino. Oliver Luck, athletic director of West Virginia University, confirmed the incident. “Everybody at West Virginia University should be aware of the fact that we represent the University at all times. All coaches and staff should behave properly,” read a statement from West Virginia

Orange County duo face fraud and theft charges

27-05-2011
A duo from Orange County allegedly stole ATM cards, which they used to gamble at a Temecula-based casino. Eric Hoang (28) from Garden Grove and Hung Nguyen (32) from Stanton, face fraud and theft charges. They bought gift cards at the casino with the stolen ATM cards and transferred the money to customer’s cards, according to a California-based newspaper. The amount of money they used to gamble at the Pechanga Resort and Casino remains

Two arrests after failed robbery at casino complex

16-05-2011
Two assailants have been arrested by the police. They tried to rob an elderly pair at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City. The failed robbery took place on the 11th floor of the casino complex. Maurice Medlin (34) from Elmont and Cynthia Walker (31) face several charges. Pennsylvania resident Allan Espinoza declared that he and his spouse were threatened by the assailants near their hotel

Casino robber arrested in Lima

14-05-2011
A Peruvian gang has recently robbed several casinos in Lima. The police has arrested one of the suspects. Their ultimate robbery took place in a casino based in the district of Comas, sawing panic among visitors and casino staff. The three robbers stole money from the cash desk of the casino. América Noticias reports that the raid took place at around 1:39 AM. The gangsters only needed less than

Baccarat cheaters from South Korea behind bars

11-05-2011
A man and woman from South Korea defrauded the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. They now have been sentenced to jail. Young Su Gy (60) and Wookyung Kim (34) played a Macao variant of baccarat at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Gy switched cards by using a holdout device, which he hid in his sleeve. Kim distracted the casino employees while Gy performed his scam. Both Kim and Gy placed bets on the games

Suspect Bellagio robbery pleaded not guilty

03-05-2011
Last December, a suspect stole casino chips worth $1.5 million from the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. The man has denied involvement in the robbery. Anthony Carleo (29) was detained in February on suspicion of theft, assault, robbery and weapon possession. Carleo’s father is an attorney in Las Vegas. Michelle Leavitt, judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, has scheduled

Balotelli shares casino win with homeless

30-04-2011
Manchester City player Mario Balotelli has handed out £1,000 to a beggar outside a casino. The 20-year old enfant terrible won £25,000 at the 235 Casino. Balotelli signed a five-year deal with Manchester City which rewards him £100,000 a week. The Italian striker is renowned for his generous donations to homeless people in Manchester. “Balotelli usually gives £20 notes to the Big Issue sellers. Mario is an extremely generous person. This time he rewarded a beggar with a pile of notes.

Bomb explosion at Pakistani gambling club

30-04-2011
Pakistani police officials have reported a bomb explosion at a gambling club in the city of Karachi. The explosion at the Rummy Club took 16 lives and resulted in 30 wounded people. A self-made bomb was hidden in the gambling club, according to the police. Investigators are trying to determine who is behind the explosion in Karachi. “Terrorists or rivaling gangs could be behind the bomb explosion,” a police official stated. Karachi is

Gambling mother leaves child in car

28-04-2011
Some mothers prefer to gamble instead of taking care of their children. A Santa Clara-based woman left her daughter in her car while she gambled at the Garden City Casino. A casino employee found the girl in the SUV. The warm and sweaty child was released from the vehicle. The 25-year old Maria Sison was taken to prison and her husband picked up their child. Sison was released from jail the next day. The casino management was not available for

Man falls from casino parking lot

26-04-2011
A casino in Atlantic City has reported that a visitor fell from the parking lot. The injured man, J. Vogel, is expected to survive his injuries. The 22-year old victim was involved in a fight with another casino visitor. The incident took place on the 4th floor of the casino parking garage at approximately 5:40 AM. Vogel tried to climb down from the 4th floor to the 3th floor, according to casino officials. However,

Palazzo Las Vegas revamped

24-04-2011
Casino fans have a ‘new’ gambling parlor to visit in Las Vegas as the Palazzo has been revamped. The management chose to give the casino a new, lively atmosphere. Palazzo Las Vegas now features a colorful design that will surprise many regular visitors. A signature butterfly is the main attraction of the hotel and casino resort. This centerpiece has a huge wingspan and

Unsuccessful robbery Stratosphere Hotel & Casino

22-04-2011
The Las Vegas police has reported the third casino robbery in 3 months. The suspect immediately went to the poker area at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, according to the police. He tried to steal casino fiches at the cabinet but he left the casino empty-handed. Witnesses declared that the robber was carrying a gun. It remains unclear if he used the weapon. Police

Caesars Palace welcomes Elton John

20-04-2011
Elton John is set to perform his Million Dollar Piano show at Caesars Palace. The British pianist has signed a three-year deal with the Las Vegas casino resort. “Caesars Palace is the perfect stage for the Million Dollar Piano show. I will be able to enjoy a magnificent piano, created by Yamaha. It took four years to create the piano, and therefore the show is called the

4 arrests in casino employee murder

13-04-2011
Police have arrested four suspects in relation to the murder of a gambling parlor employee in Chinatown. The 4 arrested men work at several unregulated casinos. They allegedly killed a man earlier this month. The 42-year old victim was a casino employee and he allegedly stole cash at the gambling parlor. The victim’s tattooed body was found in a car park close to some basketball grounds. He was taken to a hospital but he

Paris Hilton sues Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

11-04-2011
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino owns Paris Hilton $200,000, according to Paris Hilton Entertainment. She has hired a lawyer from Los Angeles, Paul Joseph Shapiro, to claim the money. Shapiro filed the suit in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas. Paris Hilton Entertainment and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino established a deal in February 2009. Under the terms of the agreement, Hilton engaged to appear three

Home-based casino raided

10-04-2011
A home-based casino in Memphis has been cracked down by police officers. The illegal casino was based in the 200 block of Hewlett. Main suspect Joe McKenzie allegedly operated an illegal casino for the last twelve months. Police officers seized 2 slot machines and a blackjack poker table. The mini casino also featured a teller that was created to pay out gamblers. Three suspects were arrested who face several charges. Joe

Suspect arrested after robbery at Delaware Park

08-04-2011
A woman from Virginia has been assaulted and robbed at Delaware Park. The police arrested the suspect who tried to use the stolen bank card. The robber, Deborah J. Burton (46), faces counts of robbery, theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. The elderly woman stated that she was robbed at the toilet of the casino. She explained how the female robber hit her with a handbag, after which

Casino waitresses fired for inappropriate clothing

04-04-2011
Sixteen casino waitresses in their forties, fifties and sixties have lost their jobs after wearing new uniforms. They were asked to premiere the uniforms that were all seizes 2 and 4. After wearing the new uniforms, they were fired. A fashion company, hired by the casino, told the waitresses the bad news. Trade union representatives stated that the casino wanted to fire the middle-aged employees in order to allure younger customers. “Without a doubt this is the most unfair and humiliating

Police arrests man who attacked casino staff

28-03-2011
A man has been detained after he allegedly robbed two Delaware Park Casino workers in a car park. Scott Smagala Jr. from Wilmington, Delaware, faces charges of theft. Smagala is being held on a €28.338 bail bond. A police officer stated that a detective analyzing CCTV tapes of the parking lot attack identified Smagala. He was detained on March 23. In the parking lot attack of the

Police arrests female casino raider

26-03-2011
A woman from Sioux Falls has been arrested on theft charges. Nicole Marie Thode (36) is accused of involvement in three casino robberies. The robberies took place in Blinky’s Casino in Brandon and in the Easy Dough Casino in Sioux Falls. The clerks released comparable physical descriptions of the casino robber. However, CCTV tapes of the Easy Dough Casino show Thode’s car in the parking lot. Police officers found a fake gun at Blinky’s

Second Puerto Rico casino raid

20-03-2011
The casino at the Rio Mar Beach Resort in Puerto Rico has been robbed. The raid showed similarities to the Gran Melia Golf Resort robbery that took place in August 2010. Both casinos are located in the municipality of Rio Grande. Three robbers entered the casino from the seaside just before closing time. The masked men forced gamblers and staff to the floor. One robber claimed the key to the safe. The armed robbers captured

Harrah’s Metropolis Casino closed due to rising river

20-03-2011
The water level in the Ohio River is still rising, which has forced Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel to shut down. “Closing the hotel and casino is inevitable but we expect that it will only be for several days,” according to Amanda King, speaking on behalf of Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel. “This preventive measure has been taken to protect all employees and

Grandmother prefers casino gambling above grandson

09-03-2011
The New York police has detained a woman who preferred to gamble at a casino instead of taking care of her grandson. Rose Thigpen-Grant (53) left her grandson in the car and started gambling at the Empire City Casino. She told her grandson that she needed to pick up something. Approximately 30 minutes later bystanders saw the child in the freezing cold car screaming for help. The temperature inside the parked car was approximately -20 °C.

Woman sets husband on fire after quarrel over gambling debt

24-02-2011
A Vietnamese journalist has been murdered by his wife. She decided to douse her sleeping husband in gasoline and set him on fire. Earlier that day, the couple had a dispute over a gambling debt. His coworkers feared that the murder was the result of a reprisal for his reporting on corruption and smuggling. Tran Thi Thuy Lieu (40) was arrested and she admitted murdering Le Hoang Hung (50). She told the police that she had sprayed the gasoline on

Joe Francis faces fraud and theft charges

06-02-2011
Soft porn producer Joe Francis has been charged with failing to settle a €1.82 million gambling debt. Francis owes the debt to casino tycoon Steve Wynn. The ‘Girls Gone Wild’ producer appears in court on February 16. Francis took out €1.82 million in gambling markers with Wynn Las Vegas in exchange for

Heroic deed in betting shop

02-02-2011
A soldier overpowered an armed robber in a betting shop in Acocks Green, Birmingham. “Soldiers have the reputation to be fearless and they are expected to remain calm during calamities. This soldier has proved to be a classical example as he managed to control the situation. He chased the robber and handed him over to the police,” Judge Patrick Thomas QC noted. The robber stormed the betting shop while holding a firearm and he

Community service for Bruno Mars after casino incident

02-02-2011
Bruno Mars has been sentenced to perform community services. The singer was caught with cocaine in his pocket. At that time, he was sitting on top of the world. Mars is a successful singer and he has been nominated for seven Grammys. On top of all that, he took home a huge cash prize at the blackjack table at the Hard Rock Casino. After his successful performance at the

Kansas City resident found not guilty on fraud counts

30-01-2011
A Kansas City resident with Chinese roots has been found innocent of defrauding a casino. The man, Zhe Li (38), was accused of using counterfeit casino tokens. Nevertheless, a federal jury condemned the man for infringing a federal currency reporting law and abusing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “We are grateful that the jurors considered all

Drink mistake leads to casino ban

29-01-2011
A man from Halifax has been suspended from Casino Nova Scotia. He reacted rather aggressively after a waitress accidently served him an alcoholic liquor. Emmett Peters (57) drank his last alcoholic drink in his early twenties. He started drinking at the age of 13 after his father passed away. Peters was enjoying a game of

Marina Bay Sands switches over to other casino chips

29-01-2011
Marina Bay Sands has introduced new casino chips after five men had used fake ones. The casino complex opened in April 2010 and it’s the first time they switch over to other casino tokens. Changing casino tokens is one of the measures to discourage criminals to use fake ones. The five Indian nationals were charged for replacing €740 chips for fake ones. Security officials had informed the police

Marina Bay Sands opens art & science museum

15-01-2011
The world’s first art & science museum will be inaugurated in the Marina Bay Sands. Las Vegas Sands built the casino resort in Singapore. The art & science museum will be opened on February 17th 2011 at exactly 1:18pm. Marina Bay Sands’ feng shui master determined the specific date and time. The design of the new museum is based on a lotus flower. Architect

Betting nun charged with fraud

15-01-2011
A Catholic nun has been accused of stealing €655.813 at the school where she works. Marie Thornton is the ex-vice president of finance at a New York-based school. She is accused of creating fake bills to pay off private credit card invoices and costs. Thornton committed the fraud between 1999 – 2009. She gave up her job in 2009 and declared not guilty of embezzling the

Cosmopolitan Casino Resort opens its doors

11-01-2011
The Las Vegas Strip offers another new casino resort. The €3.02 billion Cosmopolitan Casino Resort recently opened its doors in Las Vegas. Besides gambling it offers a wonderful culinary experience. The Wicked Spoon buffet beats all other buffets with exclusive high-quality food. Then there is the French bistro Comme Ça that offers a pewter bar, a wraparound terrace and tableside cut steaks. In addition, customers

Smoke-free casinos in Spain

10-01-2011
The Spanish government has enacted a severe smoking ban. The strict smoking legislation forbids smoking in all public places. It even sees a ban on smoking outside schools and hospitals. The government rejected an amendment to establish smoking areas in casinos. This caused disappointment among casino operators and gamblers. Hotels are one of the exceptions that

Gunman on motorbike robs Casino Bellagio

02-01-2011
The Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas has been robbed by an armed motorcyclist. MGM Resorts international owns the Bellagio Casino, which is located in the heart of Las Vegas. The Bellagio Casino is renowned for its poker rooms. In addition, the fountains of the casino resort are a major tourist attraction. Witnesses saw how the robber parked his motorcycle outside the premises and stormed into the casino. The gunman headed

Suspects found guilty of murder outside River Cree Casino

26-12-2010
A fight between two groups of friends outside the River Cree Casino in Edmonton, Canada, ended in a shooting last August. The confrontation resulted in one man’s death and one person injured. Both suspects have been found guilty of murdering and assaulting with a firearm. The Superior Trial Court of Alberta announced the verdict last Friday. One of the victims was a

Bellagio Casino, Las Vegas Armed Robbery

15-12-2010
The craps table was taken by storm at 3.15am this morning in a lightening flash by a man wearing a motorbike helmet after he pulled a gun on clients of the Bellagio Casino declared Lt. Clinton Nichols of the Police Department of Las Vegas. An 11 second video was later issued by the local Police department in an attempt to identify the robber. He is seen at one point to turn back and point the gun at some of

The rise of slots

06-12-2010
One of the reasons why slot machines are so popular is because it is so easy to play slot machines. The rules are simple and people do not have to think during the game and that's what many gamblers appreciate.In gambling games ,such as blackjack and poker, much depends on luck, but these games also requires good insights and tactics. This is not the case with slots.

Rapid City casinos popular among criminals

27-11-2010
Four casinos in Rapid City have been robbed in just one week. A man entered Happy Jack’s Casino at approximately 20:00 PM. He threatened one of the casino employees and demanded money. The criminal fled without taking any cash, according to the police. The robber was disguised and the clerk saw that he had a gun. The police described the thief as a white man, average in height and weight. The brown eyed man is between

Chinatown-London betting paradise

15-11-2010
London’s Chinatown is commonly called the ‘gambling quarter’. The area features a large number of gambling venues. In fact, London Chinatown offers around 30 gambling parlors. You can find a betting shop on almost every corner in Chinatown. The Westminster City Council recently revealed plans for more gambling parlors

Prison sentence for casino fraudster

13-11-2010
The fraudster possessed several fake identities, membership cards and driving licenses, which enabled him to access casinos. Sahami past posted (placing chips onto the roulette table after the ball has landed in a pocket) and stole chips from other player. Sahami managed to make approximately £25 - £130 per swindle. Sahami was detained after surveillance cameras

Briton charged with stealing poker chips worth $12 million

02-11-2010
Ashley Mitchell from England has been accused of theft of poker chips with a value of $12 million. Mitchell acquired and sold the poker chips on the internet. He didn’t confess the theft when he appeared in Exeter Crown Court. During a preceding trial, the judge heard he purportedly traded the chips for $80.334. He is charged with concealing, disguising, redeeming, relocating

Miami police seizes unlawful slot machines

01-11-2010
Miami police officers have raided local parlors, resulting in 410 illegal gambling machines. Police officials investigated local establishments before the crackdown. The majority of the unlawful slot machines were confiscated in Little Havana and Allapattah. The unlawful and non-regulated devices

Russian police raids illegal gambling parlors in Moscow

31-10-2010
The Russian police has shut down four illegal gambling venues in Moscow. Spokesman Filip Zolotnitsky revealed that 200 police officials participated in the raids. “The illegal gambling parlors consisted of bars that offered shows and luxurious liquors. We confiscated roulette and poker tables, slot games and many documents that demonstrate the illegal activities,” Zolotnitsky stated. The

Murder suspects arrested in Atlantic City casino

24-10-2010
The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) has arrested two murder suspects at Resorts Atlantic City. Michelle Costello (43) and her son Peter Costello (19) are suspected of murdering Bert English (65). Both suspects were detained in the Atlantic County prison. A police spokesperson noted that the casino player, who preferred to remain anonymous, warned the casino staff. He told

Casino robbery suspect arrested in Missoula

20-10-2010
The police has arrested a man who allegedly robbed the Lucky Diamond casino in Missoula. They were informed about a man who fitted the description of the suspect. Missoula police sergeant Travis Welsh stated that they detained the man outside the Lucky Diamond casino. The suspect tried to escape when the police approached him. Eventually, the police arrested the man in the former Burger King car park. At first, the Missoula resident was detained for hindering the police, which is a criminal

Casino fraudster condemned to 3.5 years imprisonment

15-10-2010
A Canada-native man has been condemned to 3.5 years imprisonment for defrauding the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. The court also ordered the fraudster, Alain Germain, to repay the defrauded money. Germain (52) used his servicing firm to take money from ATM’s in the Carlyle and Swift Current casinos. He declared himself guilty to swindling the company out of €851.004. Both gambling venues form part of the six First

Casino player gambles away €54.81 million

14-10-2010
A rich businessman has lost €54.81 million in two Singapore-based casinos. The baccarat player possesses a huge private fortune so he doesn’t have to starve to death. Previously, a Malaysian player gambled away €27.44 million in the same casinos. Both Singapore-based casinos offer players high roller rooms. These massive losses will surely frustrate the Singaporean government. They had not expected that local

Mother helps son to enter casino illegally

13-10-2010
A mother was charged to pay a fine of €1.106 as she thought that her son could enter a casino for free. Her son was fined €1.382 for accessing the casino without paying the €55 entrance fee and for identity theft. Pea Lay Eng (52) told her son, Chan Yao Xiang (29), that he could use her driving license to access the casino for free as she recently bought an annual membership. Chan scanned the barcode of her driving license to enter the casino at Resorts World Sentosa. After playing at

Swindler from Middlesbrough defrauded casinos

08-10-2010
A Middlesbrough native has admitted several fraud offences at casinos. He admitted at Southwark Crown Court three counts of swindle, three of cheating at gaming, and two of stealing. The Gambling Act 2005 was enacted in 2005 and has resulted in three prosecutions. All leading casinos have banned Sahami for cheating. The Iranian-born man utilized four fake identities to gamble at London casinos. He committed the frauds in the

Former police officer behind bars after selling drugs

01-10-2010
An ex Victorian detective wanted to sell tablets for a friend. In court he admitted that he committed a huge mistake. Lockwood stated that he was very embarrassed and he promised to never deal drugs again. However, the judge was inexorable and condemned Lockwood to a prison sentence of 15 months with a 8-month non-parole period. In the late eighties, Lockwood was accused of murdering Gary Abdallah. Five years later, he was found innocent. The Skycity Darwin

Las Vegas on the rebound

25-09-2010
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released a report that shows a recovery. In July, approximately 21.9 million people visited Sin City. This means a 2.3% increase compared with last 2009. Room inventory rose by 4.9% in July, while hotel occupancy dropped 2.6%. The average room price was up 2.5% to €71, which is beneficial for hoteliers. Casinos

€196 million investment for Adelaide Casino

12-09-2010
Sky City Entertainment is set to boost its Adelaide Casino. The New Zealand corporation negotiates with South Australia’s government on the expansion plans. Sky City wants to invest €196 million in the South Australia-based casino. The expansion is in accordance with the state government’s plans to transform the Adelaide river area into a top-class entertainment zone.

Credit card fraud at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

11-09-2010
Two men attempted to attain cash by using a fake credit card and fraudulent identification, Biloxi police stated. Security at the casino in Biloxi immediately informed the police. Both suspects used the same credit card at two teller windows at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. They tried to obtain €786 and €393.

Scarborough welcomes second casino

09-09-2010
Grosvenor Casinos is set to open its first casino in Scarborough. This new venue results in 15 full and part time jobs. The so-called ‘e-casino’ will be opened in the city on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire next week. The former George Hotel in Scarborough has been transformed into a casino after an £17,000 investment.

Brown scrapped Blair’s plan for a super casino

08-09-2010
Tony Blair has criticized Gordon Brown for canceling the plan for a super casino. The former prime minister recently published his autobiography in which he described the decision as ‘useless’. Brown was pressured by the church and right-wing media, according to the former British Labour Party politician.

Casino winner killed on his way home

06-09-2010
A 55-year-old man won a large sum of money at the Hawaiian Gardens Casino in the State of California. It seems that he had been followed when he left the casino, according to Anthony Bertagna of the Santa Ana police department. Bertagna stated that the man was on his way home when two suspects in another car forced him to pull over in Santa Ana.

Top managers banned from casinos

30-08-2010
Second Chance Properties has banned seven top managers from casinos. This ban follows a gambling loss of €20.45 million at the Resorts World Sentosa. It is the first company that prohibits its top managers to gamble at Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.

Taiwanese superstar lost more than €1 million at casino

29-08-2010
Taiwanese multi-talent Jay Chou managed to lose more than €1 million within two days in a Singapore-based casino. Malaysian newspaper Nanyang Siang Pau reports that the musician, actor, music and film producer and singer lost the money at the Marina Bay Sands Casino. Chou decided to visited the casino during his concert tour in Singapore.

Caesars Palace fined €196.959 for dancing gambler

28-08-2010
Nevada’s gaming board has fined Caesars Palace €196.959 for allowing a gambler to climb the gambling table. The player danced on the baccarat table while the game was played. The gaming control board (GCB) lodged a complaint against Caesars Palace. The Vegas-based casino didn’t protect the game and the players.

La Palm Casino donates €2.580 to school in Ghana

28-08-2010
La Palm Casino, owned by KaiRo International Group, has donated €2.580 to New Horizon Special School. This day school in Ghana serves children and adults who are intellectually disabled. La Palm Casino forms part of La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. The amount is the result of bets made on Ghana’s matches during this summer’s World Cup.

Casino raid ends with shooting

27-08-2010
The South African Sibaya Casino has been robbed. The raid ended with a shooting, wounding a security guard. Police spokesperson colonel Jay Naicker noted that six men carrying weapons used the entrance hall to enter the Durban-based casino. “It remains unclear how the armed men managed to enter the casino without nobody noticing the guns.”

Tanzanian casino crook condemned

19-08-2010
An African man committed a €98.284 fraud in the Marina Bay Sands casino, which is the biggest fraud to date. He was condemned to two years in prison after he past-posted in the Singapore-based casino. The integrated resort opened its doors on 23 June 2010. It is the longest prison sentence for casino swindle.

Palm Beach County plans new casino cruise ship

19-08-2010
Port of Palm Beach representatives have resumed the procedure concerning a new casino cruise ship for Palm Beach County. Surfside Princess officials recently refused to meet the down payment of €19.410. Port of Palm Beach CEO Manuel Almira stated that he’s willing to talk with other interested parties.

French police shoots and kills casino robber

11-08-2010
French police fired at a young men who robbed a casino in the French town of Uriage-les-Bains. Karim Boudouda (27) didn’t survive the shoot-out in southeastern France. The Rhône-Alpes region has suffered three similar robberies in the last three months. Boudouda has been found guilty for armed burglary three times. The police killed Boudouda in a deathly shoot-out after he robbed the casino.

Playboy boss set to open casinos in England and China

05-08-2010
Market watchers report that Hugh Hefner plans to open new casinos in England and China. The Playboy boss himself continues to surprise the world with his famous brand. The world’s most prominent playboy is still seeking options to expand his current and extremely profitable empire. Hefner (84) noted to be excited to open both casinos.

Forgiveness rewards €12 million

26-07-2010
A retired farmer stopped at a convenience store to purchase his Lotto Max lottery ticket. The Canadian ex-farmer was just about to experience a very fortunate mistake. The shop employee by mistake printed out a 6/49 ticket. Knapp accepted the wrongly printed ticket and bought another ticket. His forgiveness turned out very lucrative as the wrongly printed ticket rewarded him €12 million.

Police detains men suspected of casino robbery and carjacking

22-07-2010
The Las Vegas police has arrested a 29-year old man who is suspected of robbing a casino and carjacking. The suspect was arrested at a trailer park in the neighborhood of Decatur Boulevard and Twain Avenue. The 29-year old man, Michael Patrick Dorotiak, threatened a casino cashier with a gun at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

English Harbour Casino re-introduces its popular slot tournament

15-07-2010
Online gamblers always seek tournaments that offer big prizes. English Harbour Casino perfectly understands this and re-launches their rewarding Summer Slots Series. This well-loved tournament offers larger, better, more fun and more rewarding prizes this year. English Harbour Casino is owned by EH Gaming Ventures, Inc.

Finnish strike may affect casinos

29-06-2010
Employees of the Finnish Slot Machine Association (RAY) plan a two-day strike. This could result in closed casinos from Friday to Sunday. Involved parties must determine by Thursday if they are prepared to agree with the proposed plan. This relates to conditions and salaries and was proposed Wednesday night.

Casino revenue in Macau will increase by more than 30%

22-06-2010
Macau’s gaming revenue will rise by more than 30% in the last two quarters of 2010. The biggest casino paradise on the world has continued its growth, according to Sheldon Adelson, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation CEO. All six casino operators in Macau will profit from the growth, Adelson commented. Last year they posted a growth of more than 60%.

Marina Bay Sands hotel casino celebrates its officially opening

21-06-2010
Marina Bay Sands is the newest entertainment destination in Singapore. The resort opened its doors in late April, but the official opening takes place next Wednesday. Marina Bay Sands features a total of 2.560 rooms and suites and cost $5.7 billion. The rooms and suites are housed in three wonderful hotel towers with 55 levels. Las Vegas Sands Corporation owns Marina Bay Sands.

Virgin Casino launches new video slot

04-06-2010
An online gambling site, Virgin Casino has introduced a new video slot game with 5 reels and 20 paylines: Fire Hawk. NextGen Gaming has developed this new slot game. The multi-featured slot is loaded with free games and the bonus feature can multiply winnings. Three or more scattered Fire Hawk symbols reward free games. Ten free spins can quadruple winnings, 15 free spins can triple winnings, while 20 free spins can double winnings.

Bluff Europe teams up with Unibet

16-04-2010
Bluff Europe, the largest poker magazine in Europe, cooperates with the Unibet internet casino to host an event without entry fee for British players, which will start this Wednesday and the winner may play at the Golden Sands UniBet Open.

Superb initial month for Casino La Vida

18-03-2010
More than one month after Casino La Vida entered the online casino business, the new online casino has proved to be quite successful. Casino La Vida distinguishes itself by the lifestyle and pleasure theme. The casino has a striking and friendly interface, which seems to provide players a familiar gaming experience.

Kiron Interactive signs contract with UK Barcrest group

23-02-2010
Kiron Interactive, a specialist software development company, has revealed that it signed a deal with the UK Barcrest group. Kiron, fresh from its appearance at ICEi, has supplied Barcrest its online horseracing game ‘Dashing Derby’ for the licensed betting office (LBO) market. This contract provides Barcrest the opportunity to add more variety to its British array of games. The latest release will be offered at Barcrest’s Lara terminals.

Updated InterCasino and InterPoker sites set to be launched in February

08-02-2010
InterCasino, the first internet casino in the world, in association with InterPoker, the online poker division of InterCasino, has proclaimed the introduction of an all-new brand update at the end of February. The original design, created in 1996, will be replaced by new brands and are part of an extensive relaunch program, which consists of a new InterPoker site and InterCasino site, as well as an unique promotion in the internet gaming business.

Montana Gambling also suffers from smoking prohibition

31-01-2010
Montana joins New Jersey, Colorado, Illinois and other states that saw its gambling revenue fall after the smoking ban. Gaming and casino tax collections dropped 18% in the state of Montana in the final three months of 2009, as a reaction on the implemented smoking ban.

Casino Bill May Reach Arkansas Ballot

18-01-2010
A businessman who previously abandoned an attempt to get legalized casino gambling on the state ballot in Arkansas is trying again. Michael Wasserman is circulating a petition through his organization, Arkansas Resorts and Hotels, seeking signatures to let voters decide whether the state should license casinos.

Singapore sees opening Genting Casino

09-01-2010
The Genting Casino resort in Singapore is set to open on January 20. This means that Genting will open its casino at least three months earlier than Las Vegas Sands. As soon as local authorities provide the required gaming license gambling can start.

Management shakeup at OPAP

08-01-2010
The Greek online gambling monopoly OPAP saw some major mutations as preceding managers left the gambling operator, through which the recently elected socialist government became in charge regarding the appointment of the preferred management staff. The new OPAP Chief Executive Officer is Ioannis Spanoudakis.

CityCenter unaffected by Dubai World's request

01-01-2010
MGM Mirage, engaged in the development, ownership and operation of hotels and casinos worldwide, declared last Friday that its joint venture with Dubai World, which is seeking to delay debt payments, isn’t in danger.

Vicksburg’s Horizon Casino reduces its activitiesHorizon

26-12-2009
Te Horizon Casino Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi, located on a riverboat at the City Front, has reduced its activities and decreased its workforce.

Pinnacle lowers investment in Lake Charles casino

19-12-2009
Pinnacle Entertainment, the Las Vegas-based gaming and hospitality company, has received approval by the state of Louisiana to decline its investment in the new Lake Charles casino. In the meantime, Pinnacle representatives agreed on a faster timeline, which enables the gambling venue to open the new casino earlier.

Sahara Hotel & Casino shut down rooms, low demand

18-12-2009
This winter season, the Sahara Hotel and Casino, located on the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada, shuts down hotel rooms as a result of weak demand. SBE Entertainment owns the Las Vegas Strip property that consists of 1.720 guestrooms, suites and a casino.

Macau still feels recession

02-09-2009
The growth of Macau, which is hyper intensive seems like yesterday but the online gambling enclave which is owned by China, reported the 3th straight quarter of economic refuse today. The second quarter of this year has the economy of Macau shrunk by 13 percent as the drop in casino and gambling income continues to drag the economy to the wrong way.