Mystery bounty poker tournaments are becoming more prevalent, and it’s not difficult to see why. Recreational players seem to love them, and they produce big, exciting moments for social media clicks. Almost all online sites now offer them, and they’re taking up an increasing percentage of the live tournament schedule too. However, mystery bounties may…
State College Casino Developer Gifts Penn State $10M for Football Stadium Renovation
The developer behind a planned casino in State College, Pa., just miles from the Pennsylvania State University campus, has gifted the school $10 million for its football stadium renovation project. Penn State alum Ira Lubert has given $10 million for the renovation of Beaver Stadium. Lubert is behind a scheme to bring a casino to…
Jackpot: Two Players Win $1M on Dragon Link Slot at Wynn — On Same Weekend
Two lucky visitors recently tried their luck on a Dragon Link slot machine at the Wynn Las Vegas some 18 hours apart. Both went home more than $1M richer. Wynn Las Vegas, pictured above. Two players won more than $1M each on the same brand of game at the casino within 18 hours of each…
Casino Crime Roundup: Battery Explosion Forces Evacuation of Kansas Casino
The Kansas Star Casino was evacuated temporarily on Thursday night after a battery explosion activated a sprinkler system. Kansas Star Casino, pictured above. The casino was evacuated after a sprinkler system was activated. (Image: TripAdvisor) The 10 p.m. incident began at the Mulvane, Kan. gaming property when a lithium battery in a radio malfunctioned, according…
Wynn UAE Casino Plan Building Momentum
Wynn Resorts’ (NASDAQ: WYNN) plan to build the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first casino resort is widely known — construction is already underway — but investors have yet to ascribe much value for that project into the stock’s share price. Al-Marjan Island in the UAE is the site of a proposed Wynn casino. There’s increasing…
As Mega Millions Grows, Here Are the Most Commonly Drawn Numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night’s drawing has ballooned to an estimated $740 million, the interstate lottery game’s seventh-richest prize ever offered. A Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana shows a player used the quick pick option to select five white numbers and the gold Mega Ball. Statistics show that some numbers are drawn…
Joe Stapleton Is Trapped: PokerStars Commentator Launches New Poker Graphic Novel
Hoisted by your own petard At the beginning of “Trapped,” the new graphic novel featuring a fictional version of poker commentator and stand-up comedian Joe Stapleton, we are told that the best feeling in poker is when you have a hand so big that you should slow play it. To do otherwise would be a waste,…
Atlantic City Casino Union Drops AFL-CIO Membership Over Smoking Saga
An Atlantic City casino representing table game dealers at Bally’s, Caesars, and Tropicana says it’s rescinding its membership in the AFL-CIO after the national group didn’t support its efforts to ban indoor smoking. Atlantic City casino workers and labor activists gathered outside the Mercer County Civil Courthouse in April 2024 after the United Auto Workers…
Casino Operators Face Limited Near-Term Debt Maturities
Running casinos is a capital-intensive business, which explains why so many operators carry substantial debt burdens. But the good news is that many of the largest names in the industry aren’t facing significant near-term maturities. The Las Vegas Strip at night. Casino operators can handle 2024 and 2025 debt maturities, according to Deutsche Bank. (Image:…
Betway Becomes Latest Gambling Operator to Partner With Chelsea FC
Betway is now an official partner of Chelsea FC, with the club announcing on Wednesday that the Super Group-owned operator is on board as its long-term European betting partner. the opportunity to play on the pitch at Stamford Bridge and meet players The two parties plan to work together to offer more engaging content and…