The King of Casinos is No More. Long Live the King.

The King of Casinos is No More. Long Live the King.

Posted by: on Jun 6, 2020 | No Comments

The “King of Gambling” and the “Godfather of Macau,” Stanley Ho, passed away on May 26, 2020, at the age of 98. Ho is credited with transforming the sleepy town of Macau into the most popular gambling destination in the world, ahead of even

Senate Panel of US State of Virginia Passes Casino Legislation Bill for Five Cities

Senate Panel of US State of Virginia Passes Casino Legislation Bill for Five Cities

Posted by: on Feb 12, 2020 | No Comments

The US state of Virginia is home to more than 8 million people. Over the last couple of years, more residents have been pushing policymakers to change the state’s gambling laws. Although the state had many gambling avenues in the 1800s, these were made illegal during

Brisbane is All Set to Rock with  Integrated Casino Resorts

Brisbane is All Set to Rock with Integrated Casino Resorts

Posted by: on Nov 6, 2019 | No Comments

Brisbane has a solid plan to become the next “New World City”. This metropolitan hub of Australia’s Queensland area is all set to sparkle and dazzle, with seven major projects underway that are scheduled to become operational in

The Tale of Two New Jersey Shutdowns and How They Impacted the Casino Industry

The Tale of Two New Jersey Shutdowns and How They Impacted the Casino Industry

Posted by: on Jul 28, 2017 | No Comments

Had it not been for the astuteness of the former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, the casino industry in the state would have suffered a huge financial loss in the three-day state shutdown that ended on July 3, 2017. Corzine, a former

10 Little-Known Facts and Trivia About Casinos

10 Little-Known Facts and Trivia About Casinos

Posted by: on Jul 10, 2017 | No Comments

If you’re smitten by the excitement, history and charm of the casino industry, you’re not alone! So, here’s a chance to dive into some little-known facts about the casino industry and some of its most passionate

James Packer: A Crown Jewel of the Casino Business

James Packer: A Crown Jewel of the Casino Business

Posted by: on May 31, 2017 | No Comments

Let’s say Hello to the Ninth Richest Australian of 2017, James Packer!

With a net worth of US$3.9 billion, Packer has made a name for himself in the gaming and entertainment business by launching Crown Resorts Limited.

Michael Shackleford: Meet the  Wizard of Odds

Michael Shackleford: Meet the Wizard of Odds

Posted by: on Sep 21, 2016 | No Comments

Before we meet the Wizard of Odds, let’s take a short look at the yellow brick road that is paved by mathematics and economics on one side and gambling and gaming theory on the other side. Mathematics and gambling are intertwined; however, mathematics is considered a much more socially acceptable field

Stu Ungar: Poker’s First Disruptive Innovator

Stu Ungar: Poker’s First Disruptive Innovator

Posted by: on Aug 1, 2016 | No Comments

When Forbes magazine compiled a list of the most disruptive trends in business, they defined “disruption” as something that “…displaces an existing market, industry, or technology and produces something new and more efficient and worthwhile. It is at once destructive and creative.” While the Davids of the business world shake up the Goliaths with disruption,

Top Four Casinos Located on Beach Islands

Top Four Casinos Located on Beach Islands

Posted by: on Jul 1, 2016 | No Comments

Las Vegas is considered as the casino capital of the world, however Vegas is located in the middle of a desert. For those looking for a more idyllic setting, there is nothing like a long stretch of golden sand, the azure sea lapping at