Wynn Tipped as Top Casino Stock Idea for 2025 (Casino.org)
Following a rough 2024 in which the stock lost more than 5%, badly trailing the broader market along the way, Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) is earning some appreciation on Wall Street as some analysts view it as a 2025 casino stock redemption story. Wynn Las Vegas. An analyst named the operator a top large-cap casino…
MGM Resorts Spent Heavily Opposing Skill Games, Northern Virginia Casino (Casino.org)
MGM Resorts International spent more than $755K on lobbying efforts opposing a push to allow a commercial casino resort in Northern Virginia. The Las Vegas-based gaming giant also contributed to Virginia lawmakers who opposed legislation to authorize controversial slot-like gaming machines in the commonwealth. An aerial view of MGM National Harbor overlooking the Potomac River…
Bally’s AC Sex Attacker Could See 42-Year Sentence Slashed (Casino.org)
A New York man whose sexual assault of a Bally’s Atlantic City housekeeper hastened the enactment of legislation that mandated wearable panic buttons for New Jersey hotel workers could see his sentence reduced. Jamel Carlton’s crime helped make wearable staff panic buttons compulsory for large hotels in New Jersey but was his sentence too harsh? (Image: Atlantic…
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Resigns, Setting Off a Whirlwind of Activity on Canada’s National Political Front (Casino.org)
Justin Trudeau has announced he’s stepping down as Prime Minister of Canada, a move that sets in motion what will be a hurricane of activity on the Canadian political front heading into 2025. And betting markets are taking notice. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces he is stepping down as leader. (Image: CP) Trump Impact…
VSiN Launching Dedicated Sports Betting Channel on SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Casino.org)
VSiN, or the Vegas Stats & Information Network, is launching a channel on SiriusXM satellite radio that will provide around-the-clock coverage on all things related to sports betting. VSiN’s Brent Musburger is live on SiriusXM in 2017. VSiN is returning to the satellite radio platform. (Image: New York Times) Beginning next week, VSiN will take…
Seneca Niagara Casino Workers Motion to Unionize at Upstate New York Resort (Casino.org)
Workers at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY, are seeking to form a union and begin collective bargaining negotiations with their employer, the Seneca Gaming Corporation. Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino workers in upstate New York are seeking to unionize at the tribally owned and operated destination. The local Teamsters union…
Casino Crime News Roundup: Two Children Left in Cold Car at Ohio Casino (Casino.org)
A woman was arrested in Toledo, Ohio for allegedly leaving two kids alone in a vehicle parked at a gaming property on Sunday afternoon. Hollywood Casino Toledo, pictured above. Two kids were left in a car alone at the casino. (Image: Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau) The children were spotted by Hollywood Casino Toledo security…
MORE VEGAS NEAR MYTHS: Stories So Wild, They Seem Fake But Aren’t (Casino.org)
In the nearly three years since we began this weekly Casino.org series, we’ve investigated many wild stories that we knew had to be myths. Most of the time, we were right. This is how we put to rest such widely held Vegas beliefs as the bodies buried inside Hoover Dam, the casino that Howard Hughes bought just to dim its sign so he…
1.5. Understanding House Edge and Odds (3)
Understanding House Edge and Odds – House Edge Understanding House Edge and Odds – Odds Understanding House Edge and Odds – Key Points Example: Roulette Understanding House Edge and Odds – In Conclusion While the house edge may seem daunting, it’s important to remember that it’s a long-term average. By understanding house edge and odds,…
1.4. Casino Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for Beginners (3)
Casinos can be exciting places, but they also often have unwritten rules to ensure everyone has a good time. Here’s a guide to casino etiquette, especially helpful for beginners: Casino Etiquette – Do’s Casino Etiquette – Don’ts Casino Etiquette – Extra Tips for Beginners By following these simple do’s and don’ts, you can ensure a…
Deceased Female Found in Henderson Fits Description of Missing Teen, Police Reveal (Casino.org)
A dead body located in Henderson, Nevada on Sunday morning has similar characteristics to the 17-year-old local girl who has been missing since last Monday, according to police. A Henderson, Nev. police SUV, pictured above. Police said a deceased female found on Sunday matches the description of a missing teen. (Image: City of Henderson) Henderson…
Montana Man Sentenced to 140 Years for Four Aces Double Murder (Casino.org)
A Montana man was sentenced to 140 years in prison Friday for brazenly shooting his wife and a bartender to death in 2023 at the Four Aces Bar, a cardroom and slots tavern in the small town of Superior, Mont. Kraig Benson, pictured during his sentencing hearing on Friday. The 49-year-old claimed to have no…
Las Vegas Crime News Roundup: Recent Murders Plague Region (Casino.org)
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) homicide detectives have had their hands full in recent days after investigating several murders in and around Las Vegas. Adrian Rodriguez-Guillen, pictured above in a courtroom. He allegedly killed his ex-wife’s girlfriend and injured his ex-wife. (Image: KLAS) In one case, a man was arrested for allegedly killing his…
Donald Trump May Want to Open ‘Casino’ in Greenland, John Bolton Claims (Casino.org)
Veteran foreign policy official John Bolton speculated in a recent interview that President-Elect Donald Trump may want to open a casino on Greenland if the U.S. were to acquire the massive northern Atlantic island. A scene of Nuuk, Greenland, pictured above. The U.S. may try to acquire the island from Denmark during a second Trump…
Horse Racing Continues to Decline, as Gaming Tries to Save Dying Industry (Casino.org)
The horse racing industry continues to seek a comeback. 2024 wasn’t it. The horse racing industry suffered its third consecutive yearly decline in parimutuel wagering in 2024. Casinos and other forms of gaming continue to try and prop up the struggling industry. (Image: Getty) Wagering on Thoroughbred horse races in the United States declined in…
