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Macau Junket Steals $258 Million

One of the employees of Junket operator Dore Holdings suspected of stealing $258 million worked inside the Wynn casino in one of the private VIP rooms.

The exact amount stolen has not been reported yet but may be as little as ten percent as the widely reported $258 million figure.

As a result Wynn stock has took a tumble. Although the Casino is not responsible for the loss it could have a major effect on High rollers and drive the gambling market down further than it already is.

Paypal back in the US Gambling Market

After 12 years of pulling out of the US online gambling market Paypal re-enters online gambling market for deposits.

“PayPal is launching a pilot program to support four leading real money gaming operators to offer PayPal as a way for gamers to fund their online accounts with these merchants,” the company told news channel CNBC. “As a global payments provider, PayPal’s goal is to give people safe and simple ways to pay for the things they want, so long as we can comply with applicable laws.”

US players can look forward to another processor option in the following months.

New Casino to Open in Massachusetts



A victory for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe after the government awarded them 321 acres of land consisting of 170 acres in the town of Mashpee and 151 acres in Taunton. Plans to build the first tribal Casino will begin in the spring of 2016 in Taunton. The cost of the project is estimated at $500 million.

Located in Bristol County, Taunton is 40 miles south of Boston, 18 miles east of Providence, 10 miles north of Fall River, 20 miles north of New Bedford, and 25 miles west of Plymouth.

Macau Casinos Suffering

Early estimates based on Daiwa Capital Markets stated $256 million had been stolen in the Wynn Casino Macau heist.  A more accurate figure was reported by Dore's, (where the suspected junket employee worked) in a recent statement that the losses were HK$100 million, or $13 million. Dore does not owe any money to Wynn Casino however as a result Wynn and big Casinos have been hit hard. 

Deutsche Bank analyst Karen Tang said in the note, according to Bloomberg. "Gross gaming revenue fell 19% to 493 million patacas ($62 million) a day last week, or 18% below the average so far this quarter."

Macau has already sufffered with monthly gaming revenues down 30% to 50% from the same time a year before. Due to the anti-corruption campaign spearheaded by the President in China mainland gamblers are avoiding the Casinos in Macau.

Another hard hit for this gambling region is the smoking ban which will go into law within the next year. Revenue is expected to go down even more when it goes into effect.

Connection Between Illegal Gambling and Organized Crime in US

In a report  released Tuesday at the G2E Las Vegas by Virginia Commonwealth University’s Dr. Jay Albanese, he detailed the strong connection between illegal gambling operations and organized crime organizations in the US.

American Gaming Association (AGA) resourceful in working with law enforcement  has published  new report which exposes how illegal gambling has been used to fund criminal organizations throughout the US.

The research shows how in 2014 alone there were 80 operators in 23 states convicted of operating illegal gambling businesses.

Good News for Wynn Resorts

After the Macau heist fiasco where Wynn Resorts gets 70% of its revenue some much needed positive news. The Casino stock rose 23 percent to $63.52 at the close in New York. It was the biggest one-day gain since April 2009 and comes after the indication the Chinese government will take steps to revive the gambling industry in Macau.

The economic slow down due to the corruption in Macau has caused a 16 month straight loss. Other Casino stocks went up were Las Vegas Sands Corp. at 11 percent to $40.87, MGM Resorts International up 6 percent to $19.79 including Hong Kong-listed subsidiaries that also rose.

**On a personal note -  last week i had such a feeling Wynn's stock was going to soar.....why oh why didn't i have any shares!!

Mirage Security Roughs Up Teen Wolf Star

Actor Cody Saintgnue of MTV’s Teen Wolf show has filed a suit against The Mirage Casino. While celebrating his 21st birthday in Las Vegas last year he was assaulted by staff after refusing to pay extra charges on a bill at 1 Oak Nightclub.

After Saintgnue and his friends paid $717.36, the club said he owed a balance of $1,000 more. It was however, later reduced to $164.68. The lawsuit states that this was “an attempted shakedown, theft, and robbery of the plaintiff.”

The suit also alleges while he was escorted out he was attacked by staff causing bruised ribs.

wow thats brutal.  5 guys against one  ....what a bravery eh?

After watching that video, the stock for MGM Resorts International should be plummeting! That is horrible abuse of power by the security staff! It sounds like the bar manager is also a bully ~ trying to shakedown a semi-famous kid with a little bit of money. Shame on them. 

Vegas Strip Dealer Caught Cheating Scam

The judge has postponed the trial until Tuesday for an ex-dealer's guilty plea in an agreement to testify against three co-defendants accused of cheating a Las Vegas Strip casino out of more than at $1 million in craps bets.

Former Bellagio dealer James Cooper is expected to plead guilty to charges of theft and face one-to-five years in prison.

Bellagio Casino employee Mark Branco has posted $160,000 bail and his brother-in-law, Jeffrey Martin, has until Oct. 20 to raise $125,000 bail.

The Co-defendant Anthony Granito is  in the hospital after having open heart surgery.

Cooper and Branco allegedly took bets from Martin and Granito after the dice was already thrown and known and accused of  paying the men on bets they didn't win.

Arcade Style Gambling a New Trend

A shift in Slot play is about to make a big change with technology that is destined to attract younger demographics.

Recently at the Global Gaming Expo software companies showed off technology that introduced several products that focused on skill and player interaction.

The arcade style machines will have attached game controllers influenced by hot hits like Pac-Man. The skilled based games has drawn particularly interest from the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

“We want to be competitive — we want to attract the current core base of customers that other casinos have as well,” said Jim Simms, the Grand’s new chief executive, in a recent interview.
But there’s also been a trend where slot play has kind of been declining lately. … We’re looking at building a model here that is going be a little more technology-savvy, maybe more cutting-edge than some of our competition.”

Seth Schorr, Grand Casino chairman is also on the board of GameCo, a company that is trying to get video games for gambling off the ground.

“As a young casino operator, as a Nevadan, I feel it’s my duty to keep Nevada relevant by making gaming more relevant to a younger demographic,” said Schorr.

It will be interesting to see how these type of games based on skill will pay the player. Reaching a new level and generation of gamblers is the goal but that hardly excludes the mature crowd that were playing Pac Man before the younger crowd were even born.

Tioga Downs Approval for Full Casino



Tioga County community of Nichols gets the green light from the New York state Gaming Facility Location Board for plans to convert to a full-scale casino. This comes after being rejected last December in the initial round of licensing awards.

After applying to the state Gaming Commission for a license Tioga plans on a $195 million upgrade to a full service gambling facility.

There are currently 310 full-time jobs and with the new Casino an estimated 748 and 807 jobs will be filled.

Guy is banned for knocking a security out cold at Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore:

Horseshoe Casino Security Guard Attacked

A spokes person for the casino said:  “Like any major entertainment attraction, a very small percentage of visitors to our venue fail to act in an acceptable manner. In the rare instance when this occurs, we follow a zero tolerance policy.”

Nova Scotia Considers Legalizing Online Gambling



It is currently illegal to gamble online in Nova Scotia but that may all change as the government considers regulating and legalizing gambling withing the borders.

In preparation Nova Scotia wants to collect data by conducting a provincewide online gambling poll to understand the behavior of residents who play online casino games.

According to the Minister there Michael Samson who is responsible for the Gaming Control Act, officials want information regarding the number of Nova Scotians who gamble online.

Samson told local media they want to gain better knowledge as to how many residents of the province play online poker, casino games and how often for real money. After this information is gathered  officials will be able to discuss and determine if it would be a good idea for online gambling to be regulated.

Ho's Melco Crown Entertainment Grand Opening of Studio City



It is the launch of co-chairman and chief executive of Melco Crown Lawrence Ho's $3.2 billion Macau Casino.

The Hollywood-themed casino and resort opening will feature Mariah Carey in a glitzy party event. 

The opening comes at a time when Macau gambling revenue drops to five-year low however Ho doesn't show any signs of being concerned. After the launch of City of Dreams Macau that opened during the global financial crisis of 2009 flourished he has high expectations for Studio City. 

Studio City's attractions include the virtual reality Batman-themed ride and figure-of-eight ferris wheel.

Texas Casino Could Open in 2016



Don't plan a road trip, or book a flight quite yet to Texas, but  there could soon be a new casino in 2016.

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has plans to open a casino by early next year on a 10,000-acre plus Indian reservation just south of Livingston.

“This would be a big shot in the arm,” said Carlos Bullock, a spokesman for the tribe.  The tribe suffered financially after its first casino was shut down by the state in 2002.

“When we were open before, ... we generated about $1 million a month,” he said. “When we closed, it was devastating to the tribe. ... It was a huge impact to lose that kind of revenue, and all those jobs.”

The casino outside of Fort Worth, closed after Texas state law trumped national Indian law and  casino gambling is illegal in Texas.

To get around it  the tribe now believes they will have the green light to reopen a casino by  featuring games that act and sound like slot machines but really are electronic bingo machines.

Ex-Dallas Cowboy Arrested in Casino



Once NFL running back for Dallas Cowboys Joseph Randle was arrested at 10:40 pm outside of the Kansas Star Casino  in Mulvane, KS on 11/24.  According to sources when he was asked to leave the Casino he went off on security as he exited.

The reason Randle  was asked to leave is he had too much to drink and was drunk. Things got out of hand on the way out when he spit on the floor and assaulted a security officer.

He was arrested for several charges including: felony criminal threats, misdemeanor assault of a law enforcement officer, interference with a law enforcement officer, battery, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass. His bond was set at $25,000 bail and was later released .

With a history of legal issues, he is currently on unsupervised probation in Texas for stealing underwear and cologne from a department store.

He left the Cowboys earlier in the season after he was cut due to some concerns about Randle's mental health.

Bermuda to Boost Tourism With Casinos



Bermuda is a beautiful location to take a vacation and relax along the sandy sunny shores of the sea but it is missing one thing..........Casinos.

Although online gambling is available it is the live action that Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission (BCGC) executive director Richard Schuetz thinks will really bolster tourism. In December 2014 the legalization of Casinos was passed with the stipulation that no more than three Casinos are permitted on the Island, but could amend allowing five. Applications should be available in the first quarter of 2016.

“There would be free media if that happens. That would be news. That would help put this place on the map,” said Schuetz in an interview. “Secondly, [the interested operators] have a name for a reason. They deliver. They win.”

There is also talks of opening the Casinos in time for the 35th America’s Cup in 2017.

Raving’s 18th Indian Gaming National Marketing Conference

This will mark the 18th year  taking place on January 25th & 26th, 2016 at Harrah's Casino Resort in Southern California. The conference targets tribal gaming executives. In attendance will be hundreds of casinos with their marketing teams and general managers including tribal decision makers.  Casino marketing strategies that work for tribal casinos will be discussed.

Texan legislators  just seem like a bunch of douche bags... That Casino Revenue is the LEAST the US Government should ENSURE that Native Americans have access to! Texas did produce Bush & Ted Cruz .... so yeah ... well, you can draw your own conclusions.

Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino Fatal Shooting Christmas Eve



A fatal shooting took place at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, AZ on Christmas Eve.

Police have identified  the suspect John Albert Campos Sr., 47, on Saturday.

Armed and dangerous, the officials are asking anyone with information on him or his whereabouts to call 911.

Campos reportedly shot a retired Bakersfield, Calif., police Officer Frank Pascua followed by carjacking a witness and left Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino around 9 p.m. Thursday.

Officer Pascua, 52, retired in 2003 after a 6½-year career with the Bakersfield police.

"Our victim was trying to do what he's been trained to do his entire life, which is stopping a crime and a dangerous person on the street," said Gila River Detective Robert Hawkes.

The shooting took place in the parking lot near the entrance of the busy casino, Hawkes said. Campos also stole a vehicle that belonged to a person who had stopped to help after the shooting.

Reports say Campos drove off in a green Kia Soul. He has still not been found, while the police and other agencies look for him.



Arizona Department of Corrections said he was convicted in 2005 for a number violent crimes, including armed robbery and kidnapping and was released from prison in 2014.

Photos released the man inside the Casino describes him with short cropped dark hair and numerous tattoos around his neck and upper torso. Campos was at first mistaken for his son-in-law who is similar in appearance, Hawkes said.

Star Casino Sydney to Add Hotel Addition



An expansion to add a 200-meter hotel tower to Star Casino in Sydney was presented to New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and his administration. A plan that will give boost the casino as it prepares for competition.

The Star Entertainment Group holds the one and only license to operate a casino in Sydney, but will expire in 2019. It will be a time to move over as competitor Crown Resorts was granted a license to build a multi-billion integrated resort at Barangaroo.

The luxury hotel according to Star will provide options for its well-to-do Chinese customers. Star's  Hong Kong-based partners – Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook have plans to turn the The Star Casino into a six-star resort, a  multi-billion-dollar project which will include multiple food & beverage options, accommodations and entertainment.

Steve Wynn Looking For New Casino

Moving outside of Atlantic City, Steve Wynn wants to build a new Casino in North Jersey. Michael Weaver, a spokesperson for Wynn authenticated recent rumors that Wynn had an interest in New Jersey legislators’ proposals to amend the state constitution allowing casinos outside Atlantic City.

In opposing contrast to his proposal, Senate President Stephen Sweeney wants two casinos in two counties, which means each casino would have to be at least partially owned by an already existing Atlantic City operator. The new casinos’ revenue would be shared with Atlantic City operators in an effort to offset expected loss of business.

Wynn no longer owns a Casino in Atlantic City after selling it in 1987.

Thank you Lips for always filling us in on the "casino happenings"
I enjoy coming here to read your posts.

Poker Player Turns Violent in Miami Casino

Witness' at the Magic City Casino said a patron had been in the poker room and became aggressive after being asked to leave. Off-duty Miami police officer was asked by Casino employees to escort the man out.

“Once he went to confront the man, the guy threw money in his face,” Miami detective and spokeswoman Frederica Burden told the Herald.

The man then turned violent stabbing the officer with an unknown instrument. This lead to the officer to fire his gun, hitting the man according to what cops said.

The police officer was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was treated and later released.

The man in custody was in surgery Thursday morning.

A NFL Stadium in Las Vegas?

Right when you thought Las Vegas had it all, here comes an idea that is way outside of the ballpark. It could end up inside the ballpark if Casino billionaire mogul Sheldon Adelson gets his way.

Adelson is proposing a billion dollar NFL stadium in near the University of Nevada. The domed stadium could also be used by the students at the school. Last month the UNLV purchased 42 acres where the stadium could be built. The project would require the state to approve public funds in the tune of $780 million that Adelson’s Sand’s Corp is asking for.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported a company executive stated: “We are moving forward with the stadium concept with or without an NFL team.”

“We see a lot more opportunities — conference championships, bowl games, NFL exhibition football, boxing, soccer, neutral site games, and music festivals. There is an entire segment out there.”

The proposal may however hit a snag due to the strong anti-gambling stance the league holds.

It all sounds great! New Stadium, University benefits, NFL, endless event opportunities.... I would like to see all of those things come to fruition. BUT NOT AS LONG AS ADELSON IS INVOLVED! For that singular reason, I hope the NFL turn their noses up at that hypocrite! I just can not stand that man! He is the biggest douche bag in Vegas & that is quite a title to attain! 

Borgata Babes Must Comply

According to Borgata's recruiting brochure, there's much more than providing good service to being a cocktail server.

Potential candidates read the following:

They’re beautiful.  They’re charming.  And they’re bringing drinks.  She moves toward you like a movie star, her smile melting the ice in your bourbon and water.  His ice blue eyes set the olive in your friend’s martini spinning.  You forget your own name.  She kindly remembers it for you.  You become the most important person in the room.  And relax in the knowledge that there are no calories in eye candy.  Part fashion model, part beverage server, part charming host and hostess.  All impossibly lovely…On a scale of 1 to 10, elevens all…The memory of their warm, inviting, upbeat personalities will remain with you long after the vision has faded from your dreams.

How is one to maintain such an image? It's all written in the rules with servers, known as Borgata Babes, subject to weigh in's and specific contracts not to gain or lose more than 7% in weight from the day they were hired.

A group of the babes filed suit against the casino saying the rules were discriminatory. The Appellate Court in New Jersey ruled that the casino was not violating any laws and the Supreme Court later declined to hear the case.

Apparently there are no US laws against discrimination based on weight, appearance or sex appeal. Accepting this job involves a level of performance and responsibility for your public appearance.

It really puts pressure on woman. I can see to a degree that appearance is important for this position but to be within a rigid weight classification is wrong.

I am just wondering do any male positions have such restrictions?

Although mainly dominated by female cocktail servers, the same rules apply to men. Everyone is subject to these rules if they want this particular position at Borgata.

Wow that is just wrong in my eyes. 

Gunmen Storm Pasino Casino in Paris

Four armed men entered  a casino in the southern French city of Aix-en-Provence, injuring several and stealing money late in the evening on Saturday.

Police are searching for the gunmen that fired warning shots with automatic rifles, causing panic inside the Casino which had about 700 customers at the time.

People in the Paris area are still not comfortable after the terrorist attack in November that killed 130 people. Police chief Laurent Nunez said that Saturday's robbery was "absolutely not a terrorist act."

15 people suffered slight injuries due to the panic it caused inside.

The casino reopened Saturday under extra security.

Geez,people are just crazy. I think Paris has been thru enough....along with the rest of the world!!!

Credit Card Breach at Golden Nugget Biloxi Investigated



An investigation into the credit card breach at Golden Nugget releases a statement:

"show that criminal attackers were able to install a program on payment card processing devices at certain restaurants, food and beverage outlets, spas, entertainment destinations and managed properties."

Areas that were effected include:

H20 Pool Bar, from May 5 to Dec. 3

Starbucks, from May 10, 2014, to March 14 and from May 8 to Dec. 3

Golden Nugget Banquets/Buffet, from May 8, 2014, to March 14 and from May 7 to Dec. 3

"Enhanced security measures, including end-to-end encryption, have been implemented to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future, and we continue to support law enforcement's investigation," according to a press release.

"We are also working closely with the payment card networks to identify potentially affected cards so that the card issuers can be made aware and initiate heightened monitoring of those accounts."

Customers whose cards were effected will be notified. 

Woman Falls to Her Death in Laundry Chute at The D Hotel Las Vegas



An investigation into a 26-year-old woman who was found dead at the bottom of a Las Vegas hotel’s laundry chute has been determined it is not the victim of a crime according to authorities.

Detectives and the Las Vegas Police departed stated their investigation was complete about two days after Kalli Medina-Brown’s body was discovered inside of the D Casino Hotel.

The  woman form Citrus Heights, California, was celebrating her upcoming 27th birthday with her husband and friends when her body was found around 2:40 a.m. Sunday, police said.

Police said - “At this time, there is no indication or evidence which would suggest the decedent was a victim of a homicide or any other crime and therefore our investigation is complete,”

Medina-Brown fell from the hotel’s18th floor into the 3rd-floor laundry collection area.

An autopsy by the Clark County Coroner’s Office has been conducted, but results will not come in  for  several weeks.

Whoa! This seems a little suspicious to me. What in the hell was she doing in a laundry chute? Her husband had no idea that she was in the chute? How did they know she was in there? The Housekeeping staff experienced blockage in the chute or did she fall through it? I need to set up a notification on this story because something is askew.

Thank you, Lips for sharing this with us. I wish her loved ones peace of mind & hope everyone involved is thoroughly investigated. Tragic.

              First of all,  this is a horrible tragedy any way you look at it.  I hate to say this,  but I wonder if alcohol was involved.  That would be my first guess.  I  guarantee you they're going to do a tox.  screen. 
Good questions Jenna,  so was she alone?  any witnesses? After reading it again,  it sounds like they're pretty convinced it was an accident which also brings me back to my first theory.

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport Officials Issue a Warning

It concerns an email scam circulating, According to officials the sender poses as an employee at the airport or the Clark County Department of Aviation with titles like “Assistant Inspection Director” and other positions that don't exist.

The warning states that the email requests money to recipients and is no way legitimate.

...For the LCB fans that are also into enjoying betting at the track:
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Massive Divorce Battle Worth $900 Million



Casino tycoon Steve Wynn of Wynn Resorts Ltd is in a bitter divorce battle with his former wife Elaine Wynn. The ex-wife is suing her ex-hubby for close to a 10 percent stake in the company valued at $900 million. She controls 9.4 percent of Wynn Resorts’ stock and Steve controls 11.8 percent.

According to Elaine, Steve breached a 2010 stockholder agreement in 2010 in a plan to eliminate her from the board last April. This happened after she faulted its internal controls where he allegedly withheld information from the board.

A spokesperson for Steve Wynn said Elaine is:

"a disappointed ex-wife who is seeking to tarnish the reputation of Wynn Resorts and Steve Wynn and their daughters," and said her lawsuit was "filled with lies and distortions."

The Couple married in 1963, ended it in 1983 to remarry in 1991 and finally divorcing again in 2010. Elaine’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 billion while Steve is worth $2.7 billion.

Hey I'm already rich, let's continue to get rich by wanting more of the company.  Sounds like a typical divorce between a married couple who has money.

I mean really, she's already worth 1.5 billion, and I'm going to guess she's still going to be shareholder.  So what more could your greedy little hands want?

Cheetah are you a mind reader? I asked myself the same question! How freaking greedy can a person be i just don't get it!

Boyd Gaming to Acquire Cannery Casino Resorts

Reuters recently reported Boyd Gaming is in negotiations with Cannery’s owners which also include Millennium Gaming Inc, Oaktree Capital Management and casino operator Crown Resorts.

Among the 22 Casinos in the US, six are located throughout the Las Vegas area. Cannery properties include two in Vegas: Cannery Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas and the Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel.

The purchase price for the two Cannery properties are estimated to cost Boyd between $225m and $240m according to sources.

Crown was to be acquired by Cannery 2007 for $1.75b but ended up with only a 24.5% stake worth $320m due to the global economy crash. Crown’s Vegas dealings recently go hit with the Tax Office for $362m back tax bill.

Oaktree Capital holds 31.7% of Cannery operating within the US casino industry and is one of the aggrieved junior creditors who wants to avoid bankrupticy from Caesars Entertainment..

Own a Little Town Outside of Vegas



Want to own a piece of Nevada? Here is your golden opportunity buy a tiny town called Cal-Nev-Ari for just a mere $8 million.

It rests just about an hour south of the Las Vegas action and is near the California and Arizona borders (hence the name).

For this bargain basement price, you’ll get a diner and the only existing Casino featuring a handful of old slot machines and a bar. Additionally, arriving there will be a snap with its convenient airstrip.

The small town was founded 51 years ago by Nancy Kidwell and her late husband, Slim. There is currently a population of 350 people who live there in mobile homes.

I'll start saving.

medtrans

New System to Help Prevent Out of Control Gambling



As early as June 1st the first ever system will launch in Massachusetts which will limit a gambler’s betting at Plainridge Park, the slots parlor and harness racing track in Plainville. The main purpose of this program is to prevent gambler from spending beyond their means which could lead to addiction.
Marlene Warner, executive director of the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling, has been instrumental in introducing the new feature.

"It's truly a prevention tool," Warner said. "We want people to keep gambling in a way that's healthy and safe for them, so that it doesn't rise to that problematic level."

The “Play My Way” system is optional on a voluntary basis and only available after signing up for the Casino’s reward card.

Once enrolled the gambler can set their wagering limits and will receive onscreen notifications as they near that threshold. There is also an option to change their maximum betting limits and can easily unroll in the program at any time.

Some Casino operators in Massachusetts and Washington are opposed to the program arguing that these type of programs have already been tried and unsuccessful in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and other countries where they've been tried.

"It's just a tool to make that person aware of what's happening and the decisions they're making." Warner said.

Do Members think this is a good idea or a bad idea that won't work?

As the Riviera Casino in Las Vegas comes tumbling down and disintegrates to ruble, the crowd cheers........i see an sentimental sadness to one of the first Casino landmarks to Vegas gone forever. 

Riviera Casino an era gone

Hard Rock Chairman to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award



The Hard Rock International Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Seminole Gaming James F. "Jim" Allen will be honored with the Casino Marketing & Technology Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th annual Casino Marketing & Technology Conference taking place on July 12-14, at Paris Las Vegas.
For more than 30 years Jim’s gaming career began in Atlantic City where he worked his way up to executive at the Trump Organization in the 80’s. Other executive positions have included other top Casino groups including: Park Place Entertainment and Sun International operators of Atlantis and Mohegan Sun.

In 2001 Jim was in charge of gaming operations for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and by 2007 led the tribe's acquisition of Hard Rock International. These brands are globally recognized as he oversees cafes, hotels, casinos, memorabilia and live concerts, with 205 venues in 64 countries, including 157 cafes, 23 hotels and 11 casinos.

"We are thrilled to present this year's Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim Allen, not just for his many professional successes but his underlying work ethic, attention to detail and overall vision; a rare combination," said Randy Green, Group Publisher, BNP Media Gaming Group.

"The growth of Seminole Gaming and the Hard Rock brand in our industry did not happen by accident. As a Class II tribal gaming operator in 2001, there were no shortage of technological and regulatory hurdles to clear in Florida, and the Hard Rock brand has been leveraged strategically and with great skill. Along the way, Jim has cultivated great relationships with Seminole tribal leadership, his employees and the customers they serve."

William Hill Makes History in Nevada



The Sportsbook giant is among the first to offer Virtual Racing at two of their locations inside the Plaza Casino and Silver Sevens Casino, both in Las Vegas.

The famous Tom Durkin is the voice caller of simulated horse races. Sports bettors can wager on a new race every five minutes with Win, Place, Show, Exactas, and Trifectas bets on line-ups ranging from eight to twelve animated horses.
 
Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill US, said: “We are excited to be the first Sports Book operator to bring Virtual Racing to Nevada. The addition of Virtual Racing is just another example of how William Hill prides itself on offering the largest and most innovative betting menu. Being able to have Tom Durkin, horse racing’s best story teller, as our Virtual Racing voice is ‘absolutely sensational’ in itself.”

Casino Supervisor Stashes Chips in Her Bra



A supervisor at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, took $3,000 in chips from a Craps table by hiding them in her bra.

44-year-old Brandy Micheli-Cheatham admitted to the crime and was charged with theft by unlawful taking.

The cameras recorded Brandy dropping and picking up $500 purple chips in a hallway, and placing something into her bra after entering the Casino elevator.

Didn’t she know she would never get away with it! As an employee she had to realize security is tighter than Fort Knox and you can only out fox that eye in the sky for so long!