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Chris Sieroty Gaming Guru - Page 37New Palms president wants to keep casino's allure18 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- When The Palms Casino Resort was in search of a new president to take over day-to-day operations of the Las Vegas celebrity hangout, it didn't take long for company executives to identify the man they wanted. Joseph Magliarditi was hired in June, shortly after he resigned as chief executive officer of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. ... (read more)
Nevada Gaming Control Board approves iPhone sportsbetting app14 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved American Wagering Inc.'s application that lets state residents place sports wagers from their iPhones, a company executive confirmed Thursday.
The approval makes American Wagering, doing business as Leroy's Horse and Sports Place Inc., ... (read more)
Tropicana Las Vegas president resigns12 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Thomas McCartney has resigned as president and chief operating officer of Tropicana Las Vegas, the company announced Tuesday. McCartney's resignation will be effective Oct. 31, the company said in a statement. "I am confident that Tropicana Las Vegas once again has become a very ... (read more)
G2E panel says tribal casinos have thrived7 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Native American casinos have come a long way from the time, some 20 years ago, when tribes began offering casino-style gaming mostly in unattractive prefabricated buildings.
Today, the business has matured into tribes offering full-service, hotel-casino destinations that generate millions of dollars annually. ... (read more)
Online gambling fears overblown, say gaming industry experts5 October 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The fear that players will eventually only gamble at home due to changes to technology and possible legalization of online gaming in the U.S. are overblown, according to gaming industry experts.
"Casinos will be ready when (legalized) Internet gaming hits the U.S.," said Tom Doyle, vice president, product management at Bally Technologies Inc. ... (read more)
New Jersey makes push for legalized sports betting19 September 2011
TRENTON, New Jersey -- New Jersey may soon join Nevada on the short list of states that allow legalized sports betting.
Garden State voters in November will be asked to approve a nonbinding referendum that seeks to legalize sports betting. Actual bets could not be accepted until a federal law limiting legal sports betting is repealed or overturned. ... (read more)
Station Casinos revamping rewards program14 September 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- After 12 years and more than 5 million cards issued, Station Casinos officials Tuesday introduced a revamped Boarding Pass rewards program, making it easier for gamblers to earn new incentives and rewards for play at its casinos. "The economy has made competition more fierce," said Kevin Kelley, chief operating officer of Station Casinos. ... (read more)
Wynn Las Vegas nightclub to close Saturday9 September 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Holly Madison hosted Blush's fourth anniversary party Sunday. On Wednesday, Wynn Las Vegas and Las Vegas Nightlife Group announced the boutique nightclub will close Saturday. That's the life of a club in Las Vegas. Here one day and shuttered the next, with the owners hoping to cash in on the next trend in Sin City nightlife. ... (read more)
Vegas casino opens outdoor walk-up betting window9 September 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Tourists flocking to Las Vegas this weekend to wager on their favorite football teams will notice something unique among the street performers, nightclubs, casinos and souvenir shops along the Strip. The Riviera Hotel and Casino's new sports book features an outdoor walk-up betting window -- a first for Las Vegas Boulevard. ... (read more)
Wynn Macau turns five-years-old7 September 2011
MACAU -- Wynn Macau Ltd. turned 5 years old on Tuesday as the gaming company continued to benefit from record gambling revenues and tourism figures generated in the former Portuguese colony. Macau posted $23.51 billion in gaming revenues overall last year, according to government figures. So far this year, gaming revenues are up 44 percent, quadrupling those of Las Vegas. ... (read more)
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