United States Gambling

Malaysian businessman charged in betting scheme released

The wealthy Malaysian businessman authorities say led a World Cup betting scheme in Las Vegas and his son were released late Monday from the custody of federal immigration officials.

Police: Bellagio robber used cash on hookers, clothes

The man was arrested Saturday night after a valley-wide manhunt and is being held at the Clark County Detention Center without bail.

Affinity Gaming to restructure board of directors

In a statement Monday, Affinity said the company reached agreement with its lenders over a possible default on a portion of its $382.7 million in long-term debt.

Ohio gaming tax revenue lower than expected

Ohio predicted gaming tax returns are 35-40 percent lower than predictions.

Officials will tap Rat Pack-era memories to market SLS Las Vegas

Operators of 1,600-room Strip hotel-casino, which opens Aug. 23, aren’t letting memories of the Sahara fade away.

Strip’s gaming revenue robust while regional markets struggle

Moody’s Investors Service recently downgraded its view of the U.S. gaming market from “stable” to “negative,” putting all the blame on regional gaming destinations where weak results have investors sweating.

Las Vegas police arrest Bellagio robbery suspect

A man was booked Sunday morning into the Clark County jail as a John Doe after being arrested by police at a resort late Saturday.

Dotty's taverns are simply complex

Everything making up a Dotty’s — think a grandmother’s house with gambling devices — sits in the warehouse.

Person of interest sought in Bellagio robbery

Metro’s robbery detectives identified 32-year-old Jesse Jones as a “person of interest” in the incident.

Las Vegas tourism on record pace in June

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Friday reported 3.46 million visitors to Southern Nevada for the month, a 3.1 percent increase from a year earlier.

Tough sell: Official markets Atlantic City

Almost daily, headlines concerning the market’s demise appear in the nation’s top media outlets, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times.

Online poker, World Cup bets highlight gaming jump

Statewide, casinos collected $906.9 million from gamblers, a 14.4 percent increase compared to a year ago.

Atlantic City: Workers protest planned casino closure

Workers came out and again protested the planned closure of the Showboat casino-hotel yesterday.

Irish gambling software company signs deal

Irish company secures contract to provide Pennsylvania casino with online gambling software.

New poker room open at Ameristar East Chicago

New 108-seat poker room opening at Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago.