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What’s better than a grand casino with a globally recognized name? And even bigger one! That’s what the owners of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sioux City, Iowa thought when they applied for the rights to expand the size of the casino gaming floor with new slot machines, table games and a high...

  Political flare ups are common in any government, especially in Australia where gambling is an extremely prominent source of revenue. Despite its munificence – or perhaps more appropriately, due to its munificence – government leaders are often split on the topic of regulations. As for Senator Nick Xenophon and Tasmania’s independent MP Andrew...

On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board met with developers seeking a license to build a $2 billion Asian-style casino resort on a 5×16-block ares in historic West Las Vegas. While the Board agreed the project does have legitimate potential, the license application was ultimately denied due to a lack of assurance regarding the reliability...

Cruise ships are an extremely popular option for vacationers looking to get away for a while. Choosing the right vessel isn’t just about the price tag for most, but rather the range of amenities on board. It’s a well know fact that the majority of middle-aged and older adults are attracted to a gambling...

I’ve been to enough casinos in my day to know they are all basically the same. They offer the same types of games, use the same marketing tactics, design their gaming floors to look like a maze and install the most hideous carpets known to man. They also have some omnipotent power to siphon...

The American Gaming Association held a conference on Thursday in which the organization discussed its support of a legal and regulated framework for sports betting in the US. The AGA confirmed that it intends to lobby members of Congress to that end in 2017. The gaming advocacy group isn’t merely looking to expand gambling throughout...

For the last month now, the 2016 World Series of Poker has been underway in Las Vegas, Nevada. A total of 45 coveted gold bracelets have been awarded thus far, and I’m proud to say that the 39th is coming home to Australia, thanks to the esteemed efforts of Melbourne’s native poker pro, Martin Kozlov. Martin was one of...

It’s been said that there’s no way to gain an advantage while playing the slots. For the majority of us – honest, hard working people who dream of one day hitting the jackpot – that’s true. For conniving criminals with a bit too much time and technology on their hands, apparently it’s not. 40...

For nearly five years, Resorts World Casino has been operating at Ozone Park’s Aqueduct Racetrack, just south of Queens, New York. It’s been a popular gambling destination for locals and tourists alike, hosting more than 5,000 video lottery terminals (similar to slot machines) and a plethora of table games. But not everyone is keen...

Revenue results have been mixed for Crown Resorts‘ casino properties lately. Those based in the company’s home territory of Australia have thrived, while international properties – specifically those in Macau – have taken a turn for the worse. To fix the problem, owner James Packer is splitting Crown Resorts into two companies in a rare reverse merger....