Gaming

Cantor Gaming changing name to reflect its focus

Cantor Gaming has changed its name. The powerhouse gaming technology company moves forward as CG Technology.

Chicago trader wins $557,000 in LVH football handicapping contest

The newest champion of football handicapping is a Chicago trader who consults for a major professional team and lectures on sports modeling. David Frohardt-Lane won the premier sports handicapping contest Sunday, taking home $557,850.

PokerStars looks to states beyond New Jersey

PokerStars, the world's largest online poker website, says it is seeking to offer online gambling in other states even as it continues pursuing a license to do it in New Jersey.

Atlantic City casinos pressured to improve or face new competition

This April 8, 2013, photo shows the Atlantic City N.J., beachfront at low tide. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says 2014 is a crucial year for Atlantic City to show progress in recovering from its challenges, or else the governor will begin considering whether to allow casinos to expand to other areas of the state.

Atlantic City is in the fourth year of a five-year grace period that it must turn around its struggling fortunes before officials consider expanding casinos to other parts of the state.

Gaming revenue up 11.9 percent statewide, 22.5 percent on Strip

Nevada casinos reported gaming revenue of $875.9 million in November, an 11.9 percent increase over the same month a year ago.

Celebrity/Media NFL Picks Week 17: Marc Savard has entranced the field

Hypnotist Marc Savard decks out his home with a light display for visitors and residents to view and admire Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, in Las Vegas.

Marc Savard has four ties this season and leads Andrew Freeeman by percentage points as the Chase for the Golden Nerf nears its finale.

Gaming board files complaint against Bally Technologies alleging unregistered employees

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a 28-count complaint against Bally Technologies, accusing the slot machine operator of failing to register its employees with the state.

Affinity Gaming reports ‘intrusion’ into card processing system

The sign at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino is ceremonially lit in Las Vegas on Monday, July 1, 2013. Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino was formerly known as Terrible's Hotel and Casino.

Affinity Gaming, which operates five casinos in Nevada, has reported an “unauthorized intrusion” into a system that processes customer credit and debit cards.

Atlantic Club casino in New Jersey closing Jan. 13

The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J, is seen here on Nov. 14, 2013.

The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in Atlantic City says it will close on Jan. 13, reducing the number of casinos in the struggling gambling resort to 11.

Dotty’s owner gets gaming license for revamped Hacienda casino

Lake Mead National Recreation Area seen from near the Hacienda Hotel in Boulder City on Tuesday, August 13, 2013.

Dotty’s Casino chain owner Craig Estey and his company, Nevada Restaurant Services, requested a gaming license for the Hoover Dam Lodge, formerly the Hacienda, between Hoover Dam and Boulder City.

Indian tribes, more states eye online gambling

American Indian tribes have 460 gaming facilities in 28 states, but none offers online gambling — at least not yet.

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $586 million

Chad Cuneo displays Mega Millions lottery tickets he purchased at a newsstand Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in Philadelphia.

The Mega Millions jackpot inched toward a U.S. lottery record Monday as it soared to $586 million amid a frenzy of ticket purchases, raising the possibility that the prize could pass the once-unthinkable $1 billion mark by Christmas Eve should nobody win before then.

Panel: Wynn Resorts suitable to open casino in Massachusetts

Steve Wynn meets with the media in a villa at Wynn Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission's investigative bureau has found Wynn Resorts suitable to open a resort casino in Everett.

Slot player hits $10 million Megabucks jackpot at MGM Grand

Slot manufacturer IGT says a Florida man became a multi-millionaire after hitting a slot machine jackpot at the MGM Grand last weekend.

Las Vegas Sands cancels Spain casino resort plan

Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Casino operator Las Vegas Sands on Friday scrapped plans to build a "EuroVegas" resort near Madrid after the Spanish government rejected as illegal concessions demanded for the investment.