The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has agreed to pay $720,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit claims that the casino, located about a block off the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, violated anti-discrimination laws multiple times since 2018, “including failing to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities and terminating an employee with colon cancer because he wore an ostomy bag.” employees quit their jobs because of the conditions In some instances ..read more

Defeated amendments An attempt by Ireland’s government to exempt charities from the nation’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 has been defeated. lost 69 votes to 55 and 68 votes to 66 On Wednesday, politicians debated the issue in the Dáil, the lower house of the Irish legislature. Two amendments to leave charities out of the TV advertising ban lost 69 votes to 55 and 68 votes to 66. James Browne, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, had proposed leaving some charities out of the broadcast betting ban between 5:30am and 9pm that is included in the Gambling Regulation Bill. Charities ..read more

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has quashed rumors that the country will soon be getting a second casino, saying that they are “not true” and are “a lie.” Bloomberg reported on Thursday that the government is looking at turning part of an underperforming real estate project on reclaimed islands near the border of Singapore into a casino resort. prime minister reportedly met recently with two of the country’s most successful business leaders The prime minister reportedly met recently with two of the country’s most successful business leaders, Berjaya Group founder Vincent Tan and Genti ..read more

Latest in the series If you know Blueprint Gaming’s games, you’re probably familiar with the King Kong Cash series. Featuring a lazy gorilla king, this series includes eight games, the latest being a bingo version of the game. The game took the industry by storm with its unique features Blueprint Gaming launched the King Kong Cash Full House game on the February 16, 2024. The game took the industry by storm with its unique features and bonus rounds. If you’re itching to play the King Kong Cash Full House game, you can do so at VegasSlotsOnline. The best part is that it’s completely free, mea ..read more

Winamax signs Gus Hansen In a 46-second promotional video, three-time World Poker Tour (WPT) champion Gus Hansen has just been unveiled as the latest ambassador for french gambling company Winamax. The Danish poker legend will represent the site as part of the ‘pro team’ alongside Co-Owner Patrick Bruel and top players Adrian Mateos, Mustapha Kanit, Leo Margets, João Vieiro, Davidi Kitai, Gaëlle Baumann, Bruno Lopes, Pierre Calamusa, and Roman Lewis.  the best team in the world” Right out of the gate, Hansen complimented his new colleagues, calling them “the best team in the world.” Win ..read more

Six-month operation While the scale of gambling arrests in Asia often staggers US newsreaders, “a six-month crackdown on online gambling targeting adolescents” in South Korea defies belief. accused 12 teens of running online betting sites The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) on Thursday said a crackdown by the National Office of Investigation resulted in the arrest of 1,035 teens, with 566 of them ordered to counseling centers. Of those arrested, authorities accused 12 teens of running online betting sites, six for promoting the sites, and five for “providing items under another person’s ..read more

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh was successful with its request to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to remove 302 slot machines from its gambling floor. The state’s gambling regulator approved the measure on Wednesday at its monthly meeting. placing some of the blame on unregulated skill games Four other casinos over the past year in the Keystone State have made similar requests. The current demand for these types of games at the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is not near the supply, with the casinos placing some of the blame on unregulated skill games that are found around the state in estab ..read more

Taking an unconventional route With lawmakers in many states hesitant to allow iGaming sites due to concerns about them eating into land-based casino revenue and contributing to rising addiction rates, a casino in Arkansas is now trying a novel approach to secure legalization without passing any laws. looking to launch an online platform to offer slots and table games The Saracen Casino Resort, the state’s first gambling property of its kind, opened its doors in 2019 after voters approved the legalization of up to four casinos, online poker, and sports betting. Owned by the Quapaw Nation, th ..read more

Two-hour trip Southern Californians can look forward to a high-speed train that will connect them to Las Vegas in about two hours. In a groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas on Monday, privately owned and operated passenger railroad firm Brightline stated the $12bn rail route could open as soon as 2028. Las Vegas Locally took to X with a visual preview of the train, which will reach top speeds of 200mph: The new all-electric, zero emission SoCal-to-Vegas train will be capable of reaching top speeds of 200 mph and will bring gamblers from Rancho Cucamonga to Strip casinos in just 130 minutes ..read more

Isaiah Rodgers is once again eligible to play in the NFL after serving a season-long suspension for betting offenses. The Philadelphia Eagles cornerback got the all-clear to take part in his team’s activities on Tuesday. The 26-year-old posted a short video on X (formerly Twitter) to announce his return: https://t.co/IbOKO7bjwg pic.twitter.com/C5sECvlfdL — Isaiah Rodgers Sr. (@rodgers_isaiah) April 23, 2024 Rodgers was playing for the Indianapolis Colts when he received his suspension in June 2023 alongside two of his teammates. This led to the Colts releasing him and the Eagles picked him ..read more