Gaming

Adelson: ‘optimistic’ about Japan prospects in earnings call

An exterior view of Palazzo on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, on the Strip.

As was the case with the 2016 third-quarter financial results, the earnings conference call for the fourth quarter largely focused on numbers from Macau as well as other prospects for expansion in Asia.

25 January 2017
By Thomas Moore

Gunman at large after robbery at Silverton sportsbook

The Cantor Sports Book, now CG Technologies, at the Silverton holds its grand opening celebration on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012.

An armed man robbed the sportsbook at the Silverton on Tuesday night and has not been apprehended, according to Metro Police. The man entered the casino about 8:50 p.m. armed with ...

25 January 2017
By Thomas Moore

Brent Musburger retiring from sportscasting, helping start handicapping business

In this Jan. 23, 1984, file photo, Oakland Raiders coach Tom Flores clutches the Super Bowl trophy as Raiders managing general partner Al Davis is interviewed by Brent Musburger in the locker room after their 38-9 win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa, Fla. At right is NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle.

Brent Musburger is calling it a career at ESPN after being the play-by-play man in the booth at sporting events enjoyed by millions of Americans, most prominently when ...

25 January 2017
By David Bauder, Associated Press

New table games have steep hurdles for success

Gamblers play craps on the casino floor of the Cromwell on the Las Vegas Strip, Monday, April 21, 2014.

When it comes to slots, new skill-based games have generated a lot of industry buzz. But in the world of table games, blackjack and baccarat (and to a lesser extent, craps and roulette) continue to dominate, and experts say that won’t change anytime soon. When it comes to games played on green felt, innovation means adding ...

25 January 2017
By Thomas Moore

Las Vegas Sands paying $7 million to settle corrupt practices probe

Las Vegas Sands Corp. owns the Venetian and Palazzo.

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson's casino company is paying almost $7 million to U.S. authorities to end a more than five-year corrupt practices investigation of ...

19 January 2017
By Ken Ritter, Associated Press

Gambling expansion likely for Pennsylvania in 2017, lawmakers say

Two Western Pennsylvania state senators are in the middle of a push for a comprehensive gambling expansion bill that is likely to add online casino games and resolve legal problems with ...

17 January 2017
By Mark Gruetze, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (TNS)

U.S. judge OKs plan for Caesars' unit to exit $18 billion bankruptcy

One of the many sculptured angels about the exterior of Caesars Palace on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

A federal judge gave the thumbs-up Tuesday to a plan to reorganize a subsidiary of casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp., clearing the way for the operating unit to exit bankruptcy two years after filing for Chapter 11 protection with ...

17 January 2017
Associated Press

Supreme Court delays New Jersey sports betting decision

Supporters of legalized sports gambling in New Jersey and several other states were dealt a no-decision of sorts Tuesday when the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a ruling on whether it will take up ...

17 January 2017
By David Porter, Associated Press

Looking for a deal on the Strip? Tips from a few experts

A bird's-eye view of the Las Vegas Strip at dusk, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016.

With restaurants run by celebrity chefs and luxury suites overlooking the Strip, some Las Vegas resorts were never intended to be value propositions. But in the era of parking fees, resort fees and the soon-to-be ...

17 January 2017
By Thomas Moore

Bingo! Classic game goes Xtreme at Santa Fe Station

Santa Fe Station's bingo room, which opened in November, is introducing Xtreme Bingo and Ladies Night.

Two themed nights — Xtreme Bingo and Ladies Night — are being introduced at Santa Fe Station’s new bingo room.

16 January 2017
By Sun Staff

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Bettors jump to underdogs and sportsbooks suffer big losses

Forget Aaron Rodgers — the most impressive performance of the NFL playoffs belongs to the betting public, which jumped from favorites to underdogs at precisely ...

16 January 2017
ESPN

Caesars unit clears way to exit bankruptcy protection

One of the many sculptured angels about the exterior of Caesars Palace on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

Caesars Entertainment Corp's main operating unit has cleared the way for the casino operator to exit bankruptcy protection with an agreement that ends the ...

13 January 2017
Reuters

Atlantic City casinos see 1st revenue increase in 10 years

This July 11, 2014, aerial photo shows the Atlantic City, N.J., beachfront with many of its Boardwalk casinos.

Internet gambling has helped Atlantic City's casinos post their first revenue increase in a decade. Figures released Thursday by state gambling regulators show the casinos won $2.6 billion from gamblers in 2016, an increase of ...

12 January 2017
By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

State's biggest casinos end seven straight years of losses

The Las Vegas Strip is shown from above in this 2015 image.

The state’s gaming industry is reaching pre-recession levels of income, according to the annual Nevada Gaming Abstract, a comprehensive review of the industry’s financial results released Wednesday. “We all know things (in the economy) are improving, and it’s kind of widespread across ...

11 January 2017
By Thomas Moore

Clemson victory makes big winners out of bettors in Las Vegas

Clemson's Deshaun Watson celebrates a last second touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow (13) during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla.

Bookmakers were feeling so good about things with Alabama up 14-0 midway through the second quarter of the College Football Championship that they offered 19 points to ...

10 January 2017
By Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press
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