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Las Vegas Sands Hacking Case Went Deeper Than Previously Known
Singapore and Macau Casino Sites Also Were Hacked A spokesman for the Las Vegas Sands Corp. says last week’s hacking case went “deeper” than previously known. The company’s sites were down for six days, after all internal systems and websites...
NJ State Senator Criticizes Caesars on Atlantic Club Purchase
Ray Rice and Fiance Were Arrested at Revel Casino New Jersey State Senator James Whelan recently criticized Caesars Entertainment for its purchase of the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel, saying the gaming company is simply trying to shut down a possible competitor....
Connecticut Governor Malloy Reverses Stance on Legalized Keno
Mohegan Sun Wants a Casino in Revere, Massachusetts The State of Connecticut may repeal a law enacted last summer which would place keno terminals around the state. Governor Dannel P. Malloy originally supported keno gambling to make up a shortfall in the state’s...
Pennsylvania’s Mario Scavello Hopes to Punish Online Gamblers
Maria Scavello Says Online Gambling Is a Major Concern Pennsylvania lawmakers are planning new laws to punish people in their state who participate in online gambling. At present, gambling is illegal in Pennsylvania, but no laws are in place to punish those involved...
New Jersey Online Gambling Revenues up 28% in One Month
Atlantic City’s Online Gaming Sites Are Hope for the Future The several month old New Jersey online gambling industry had a 28% boost in revenues over a one-month period from December 2013 to January 2014 a recent report from the state indicates. January...
Las Vegas Sands Site Is Hacked, US and State Officials Investigate
Sheldon Adelson’s Corporation Targeted Due to Politics The Las Vegas Sands Corporation is investigating an attack on their websites. The Nevada State Gaming Board, the FBI, and the Secret Service are all working with the Sands, according to the Las Vegas...
U.S. Citizen Held by China, Accused of Gambling Crimes
Vincent and Anne Wu outside a Chinese Court The Chinese government is set to put U.S. citizen Vincent Wu on trial on 10 different charges. According to The Guardian, Chinese officials are accusing Vincent Wu of operating illegal casinos and heading a “violent...
Sweeney Says Camden, Jersey City, or Newark Are Casino Options
Sweeney Talked about a North New Jersey Casino New Jersey may get casino style gambling in the northern part of the state, but the New Jersey Senate president is not certain where the location would be. Much speculation has been about converting the race track...
MGM Grand Lion’s Share Slot Machine Hasn’t Paid in 20 Years
MGM Grand Is the 2nd Largest Casino on the Strip Lion’s Share slot machine, which hasn’t paid a jackpot in twenty years, has become a legend-of-sorts in Las Vegas these days. While many players seek out the outdated 3-reel slot machine for a chance...
New Jersey Considers an Expanded Casino Self-Exclusion Law
Maryland Also Debated Exclusion Laws in Recent Years New Jersey is considering a particular kind of “no-shame” self-exclusion law. The law would allow people to ban themselves from casinos in the state by adding their name to an exclusion list. In the...
