United States Gambling

Mass. Gaming Commission officially releases gaming employee and vendor licensing forms

The Commission is ready to begin the licensing process for those seeking employment or contract work with the state’s new expanded gaming industry.

Riviera, Treasure Island reach contract agreements with Culinary Union

The contract, which would replace an agreement that expired last June, still must be ratified by workers at the two Strip casinos.

Federal Judge tosses Lewis faction lawsuit, reaffirms On-Rancheria Council's status as tribe's government

A California federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking control of the Chukchansi Gold casino and its revenues.

Rivers Casino General Manager wins Business Times Diamond Award

The Pittsburgh Business Times names Craig Clark, general manager of Rivers Casino, as one of the publication’s 2014 Diamond Award winners.

The future of one lucky bingo player is filled with Crystal Ball Jackpot winnings

Jeanette of Modesto was playing her favorite numbers in the Crystal Ball Jackpot game, when she realized every one of her eight numbers had been called.

Moves by Caesars fail to ease debt worries on the Street

Caesars Entertainment Corp. announced last week it was selling four casinos to its Caesars Growth Partners subsidiary for $2.2 billion.

Slot machine keys available online — but who can use them?

Common slot machine reset keys — identical to one that caused a Reno casino to be hit with a $1 million gaming fine — are easily found for sale on various Internet sites.

New Jersey largest online jackpot won

Largest online jackpot since New Jersey legalized online gambling has been won.

Peppermill to introduce online poker

Peppermill Spa Resort to partner with Ultimate Gaming to offer online poker at some of its properties.

Inebriated gambler sues Vegas casino

Gambler, who lost $500,000 at the Downtown Grand casino, alleges he was drunk and files lawsuit against the casino for allowing him to gamble.

Two Las Vegas Sands executives resign

Chris Cahill, executive vice-president of global operations, resigned Wednesday. Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem President Robert DeSalvio resigned, effective March 14.

Ultimate Gaming to provide online poker for Peppermill, affiliated casinos

Ultimate Gaming and the ownership of Reno’s Peppermill Casino are entering into an agreement that the Station Casinos-owned Internet poker business will serve as the online wagering arm for the Northern Nevada casino and its four sister properties.

Tropicana reaches five-year deal with Culinary, Bartenders unions

The Tropicana is the first independent hotel-casino to reached an agreement -- still tentative for now -- on a new five-year labor contract with Culinary Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165.

Live horse racing returns Monday to Claremore

Thoroughbred trainers have begun official workouts and pumping up the grain to have their spring prospects ready for the upcoming Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs meet that begins Monday.

SLS Las Vegas to become part of Preferred Hotels & Guests loyalty program

The $415 million SLS Las Vegas will become part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts guest loyalty program, which includes a worldwide collection 450 of independent hotels and resorts.