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Scott Sibella Surrenders Nevada Gaming License, Bringing Investigation to a Close
Former Resorts World Las Vegas CEO Scott Sibella surrendered his Nevada gaming license following a settlement with the state regulators.
Real Gaming and Rampart Casino Launch Real-Money Multiplayer Video Poker App in Nevada
Rampart Online is a new real-money online gambling app regulated by the state of Nevada, which falls under the state’s online poker laws but offers a novel style of gameplay. The app from Real Gaming borrows heavily from the rules of video poker, but turns it into a player-versus-player competition to fit into the state’s regulatory paradigm. Nevada legalized online […]
Activist Gambler Robert Cipriani Sees Lawsuit Against Resorts World and Scott Sibella Thrown Out
A federal judge has dismissed Robert “RJ” Cipriani’s lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) and its former president and chief operating officer, Scott Sibella. The suit argued that the defendants retaliated against the Cipriani, aka Robin Hood 702, for bringing criminal activity to light. In his six-count lawsuit, the activist gambler accused RWLV and […]
Sphere Entertainment Loses Another CFO Amid Successful Events But Continued Losses
Sphere Entertainment’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Treasurer, David F. Byrnes, is leaving the company. Byrnes is the latest high-profile departure from the new Las Vegas landmark, which has been as costly as it is visually impressive. Sphere announced it would start looking for a replacement soon. However, Byrnes will remain in […]
Playtech Teams Up with UNLV on AI-Powered Responsible Gaming Initiatives
Playtech and the International Gaming Institute (IGI) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) announced a multi-year partnership aimed at using technology to encourage responsible gaming. Initially, the two entities plan to focus on the emerging field of machine learning and large language models (LLMs), often colloquially described as “artificial intelligence.” IGI Director of Research Kasra Ghaharian said: We are thrilled […]
Dragon Train Slot Still Available at BetMGM Casino Despite Light & Wonder Injunction
A federal court in Nevada has ordered Light & Wonder (LNW) to cease distribution of its Dragon Train slots titles, but for now, the first online installment of the series, Dragon Train Chi Lin Wins, remains available on BetMGM Casino in New Jersey, Michigan, and West Virginia. The game launched exclusively on BetMGM in August and still features prominently in […]
Poker Pro Damien LeForbes Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking Tied to Vegas Casinos
Long Beach-based Poker-pro and former Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) regular Damien LeForbes admitted to money laundering and operating an illegal gambling business in a federal plea deal filed this week in Central California District Court. The plea makes LeForbes the third illegal bookmaker tied to Vegas casinos taken down by the feds in as […]
Resorts World Execs Courted Dirty Money, Alleges NGCB Complaint
Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) allegedly “welcomed” illegal bookmakers and players with a “history of ties to organized crime,” says the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The Board levied the allegations against RWLV and its co-defendants in a disciplinary complaint filed against the casino resort last week. The complaint further accuses RWLV of plying said […]
Behind the Scenes With a Slot Influencer: Lady Luck HQ
Francine Maric — or Lady Luck HQ, as most of her fans and followers know her — insists that her job isn’t anywhere near as glamorous as most people think. It’s a load of fun, sure, but being a slots influencer takes hard work and dedication, like any successful career. Maric’s job as the face […]
Suspect Arrested in Connection to $750,000 Social Engineering Theft from Las Vegas Casino
Las Vegas Metro Police have made an arrest in connection to an alleged $750,000 theft using social engineering tactics from Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall last year. On August 2, authorities took Rosa Barria into custody for her alleged involvement in a scheme to convince a casino employee to give her the money on false […]