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Revel Casino Is Illuminated for First Time since September 2014 Bankruptcy
Revel Hotel plans a June 15 opening, but no one knows when the casino will reopen. The giant white ball at the top of the 47-story Revel Building was lighted for the first time since Revel Casino closed its doors in September 2014. It is the latest sign that financial...
State Trooper Breaks Leg Arresting an Unruly Gambler at a Pennsylvania Racetrack
The state trooper answered a call when Shawn LaMonde became unruly at the racetrack. A state trooper broke his leg while apprehending an unruly gambler at the Meadows Racetrack and Casino on Sunday morning. The racetrack is located in North Strabane Township in...
Gaming Lawyer Bob Nersesian Writes Book Called “The Law for Gamblers”
Bob Nersesian said his lawsuits have made him a lot of money, but his career is about “bringing thugs to justice.” A forthcoming book called “The Law for Gamblers” tells the story of a lawyer who represents gamblers who feel they’ve...
Wynn Resorts Stops Construction on the Everett Casino, Citing Mayor’s Legal Action
Wynn Everett’s president blamed Mayor Curtatone for the delays. Wynn Resorts canceled its groundbreaking for the Wynn Everett Casino, as well as various job fairs to vet potential workers. Wynn Resorts also has ordered a project-related hiring freeze for...
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement Issues Skill-Based Slot Machine Policies
Players might soon be playing Guitar Hero Slots for real money. New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement issued regulations to allow skill-based gambling devices on the floor of the state’s eight casinos. The DGE’s new rules follow Nevada and...
William Hill to Sponsor an IBF Heavyweight Championship Bout in London
Prince Martin is the champion and has more experience, but Anthony Joshua has a better knockout punch. UK sportsbook William Hill is planning to sponsor one of the biggest boxing matches of the spring. William Hill is set to sponsor a heavyweight title bout between...
Brawl Near Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Turns into Lethal Shooting
Police found an injured man and woman in the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas’s parking lot. The woman later died at UMC. A man has been arrested in connection to two lethal shootings near the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas casino on Friday morning. Omar Talley, a 30-year...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Passes Regulations on Skill-Based Slot Machines
Soon, gamblers in Nevada and Massachusetts could be playing Space Invaders (or Angry Birds) on a skill-based slot machines. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission released draft regulations on Thursday governing new skill-based slot machines. Skill slots are the latest...
Somerville Files Environmental Claim against the Wynn Everett Casino
Somerville claims the Wynn Everett will cause massive traffic issues on the waterfront. The City of Somerville filed a legal claim against Wynn Everett recently, citing an environmental claim against the 24-story complex on the Mystic River. The filing drew criticism...
Third District Court Judges Vote on New Jersey Sports Betting Case on Wednesday
Chris Christie has been criticized for millions of dollars wasted in legal bills, but a win could revitalize Atlantic City casinos. Twelve appellate judges meet on Wednesday to determine the fate of the Profession and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992. The...
