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Steve Wynn Files Defamation Lawsuit against Associated Press
Steve Wynn sued attorney Lisa Bloom last week for $7.5 million in another defamation lawsuit. Former Las Vegas casino executive Steve Wynn has filed a lawsuit against the Associated Press (AP) and an accuser for “false allegations of rape”. Steve Wynn’s...
Vegas Ad Exec Accused of Using Casino Cash to Tout Novel
Andjelika Martin is accused of using $400,000 of casino cash over a several-year period to tout “1,001 Las Vegas Nights”. Andjelika Martin, a 46-year old former Las Vegas casino executive, is being accused by prosecuters of using $400,000 in hotel adverstising...
Pro Players Unions Issue Joint Statement on Sports Betting
The players want to protedt the integrity of the game and receive due compensation. The players unions for the top four major American professional sports leagues put out a joint statement on legalized sports betting this week, saying the players want to be involved...
Florida Could Have Special Session for Gaming Compact Vote
Politico reported that April 23 was the likeliest time for a special session to vote on a Seminole-Florida gaming compact. The Florida State Legislature is considering a deal on a gambling compact which might require a special session at the end of the April. Florida’s...
Leon Tsoukernik Claims Poker “Conspiracy” to Cheat High Rollers
Bobby Baldwin (pictured) won the WSOP Main Event in 1978, but Leon Tsoukernik says he now sets up whales to be cheated in poker at Aria. Leon Tsoukernik’s lawyers filed a motion in court this week asking for a judge to delay action on the requirement Tsoukernik...
Charlie Baker: Officials to Decide Wynn Boston Harbor’s Fate
Charlie Baker said Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and MGC Chairman Stephen Crosby would be key deciders. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said that state regulators and local Everett city officials will have a big hand in deciding whether Wynn Boston Harbor must be...
Maryland Referendum to Decide How Casino Revenues Are Spent
MGM National Harbor is located along the Maryland border near Washington D.C. In November, Maryland residents will vote on a statewide referendum to determine whether casino revenues which go to the state can be used for anything but K-12 education. This is not...
Maine House Legislators Fail to Pass Tribal Casino Bill
Henry John Bear introduced a Houlton casino bill in 2014 named LD 1298. The Maine House of Representatives voted against a bill which would have sent a casino decision to the Supreme Judicial Court. LD 1201 lost by a close 73-67 vote on Monday. If passed, the question...
Wynn Resorts CEO Considers Selling Wynn Boston Harbor Casino
Wynn Resorts defeated Mohegan Sun and Caesars Entertainment in the licensing process. Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox is considering whether to sale the Wynn Boston Harbor. The $2.4 billion integrated casino-resort in Everett, Massachusetts is planned to open in 2019. The...
Video Released Shows Las Vegas Shooter’s Final Moments
Stephen Paddock stayed in Mandalay Bay for a week, preparing for the mass shooting. Newly released video from MGM Resorts, owner of Mandalay Bay, shows the final hours of Stephen Paddockâs life. Stephen Paddock is the Las Vegas high roller who killed 58 people...
