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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 […]
Health Officials Investigate Caesars Palace in Connection to Legionnaires’ Disease Cases
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is investigating Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas following two cases of Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal pneumonia-like illness caused by bacteria found in water drops. According to an SNHD press release, one case occurred in December 2023 and the other in June 2024. Such incidents have […]
Playgon Shutdown—Canadian Live Dealer Company Streaming From Las Vegas Ordered to Stop by Regulator
Playgon, a Canadian live dealer company serving Ontario’s regulated online casino market, has been ordered to shut down its Las Vegas studio by the Nevada regulator. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), Playgon’s partner in the state had claimed when setting up the studios that its games would be for entertainment purposes only. However, Playgon’s Vegas […]
MGM Live—Playtech Partnership to Bring Las Vegas Resort Experience to International BetMGM Players
MGM Resorts International is putting the emphasis on “international” with a plan to stream content from two of its Las Vegas retail properties to online casino customers in overseas markets. It struck an agreement with casino content vendor Playtech to stream live dealer games from the MGM Grand and Bellagio. Unfortunately, US BetMGM players won’t get […]
Entain Receives Full License In Nevada, Potentially Paving the Way for BetMGM Poker to Launch
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has granted BetMGM co-owner and technology supplier Entain an unconditional license. Since 2019, the British-based company has held only a limited license in the state. Its most recent three-year license was set to expire this year. The NGC had hesitated to grant Entain a full license due to several concerns, […]
Nevada Gaming Control Board Files Complaint Against Scott Sibella After Commission Joins Federal Probe
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is displeased with Scott Sibella following his guilty plea to federal charges and has asked the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) to impose fines and licensing action. That may impede Sibella’s plans to return to work in the industry, which he announced in January after admitting to violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Sibella’s […]
WSOP 2024 Schedule Adds Variety for Omaha-Lovers—Bomb Pots, Mystery Bounty, and Big O Championship
Last week, the World Series of Poker released the full schedule for its 2024 summer series in Las Vegas. Once again, the series will be back at its latest home, the Horseshoe and Paris Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. The number of events for the series has increased to 99 from last year’s 95, and the new additions focus heavily on Omaha and its variants. The […]
