One of the new casino projects being built on the Strip is Resorts World Las Vegas. To come in second place among the tallest buildings in this casino area, it will stand 57 floors high. The West Tower has a 100,000 square-foot facade that is lit up as a focal...
If you're going to cheat in a card game... make sure you don't do it in Sammy "The Bull" Gravano's club. Sammy is an former American gangster who has been the Gambino crime family's underboss. Gravano played a significant role in helping the prosecution sentence John Gotti, the leader of the...
The creation of the progressive jackpot on slot machines can be largely credited to some of the biggest wins in gaming history. A number of slot machines can be associated with this jackpot system, and with every spin that yields no wins, a portion of the money from the spin...
If you're seeking for some of the highest paying slot machines in Las Vegas, you've come to the perfect place. In fact, the Nevada Gaming Control Board estimates that there are over 160,000 slot machines in Sin City. Slots may lead to large payouts, and their no-nonsense style of play...
Gambling is a common activity that many people engage in for fun or profit. While some gamblers may have success and win big, others may fall into the trap of degenerate gambling. This type of gambling involves chasing losses, taking bigger risks, and experiencing negative consequences that can spiral out...
Baccarat, poker, and sports betting all have skill elements that differentiate good players from bad ones. The game of craps is seen as a game of chance and probability. Identifying the world's best craps player is dependent on whether or not you believe in the advantage play strategy known as controlled...
Linton Besser explores Australia's campaign to lure overseas gamblers, and the consequences of that policy. Building casinos may be a lucrative business. The industry here is estimated to be producing about five billion dollars a year. Most of that money comes from average Australians, but businesses that operate casinos are...
The sons of late Florida casino cruise founder Gus Boulis are fighting for their inheritance in court. Boulis was assassinated by the Mafia two decades ago. Aristotle and Alexander Hren-Boulis are challenging their father's cousin Spiro Naos, who was given custody of their trust finances before his death. The brothers accuse the...
Mende Rajkoski, 42, of Sydney, was one of three men detained in connection with the suspected conspiracy on Thursday. Early this year, he was caught laundering money through Star's gaming machines, forcing officials to conduct a secret investigation into his finances. This led them to uncover an alleged plot to transport...
With the rising prevalence of online gaming and coronavirus, you might only think that offline casinos are far past their heyday. Everyone's interest, though, is still caught by the iconic land-based casino, influenced by our imaginations. There are thousands of casinos worldwide, many of which have grown into major casino resorts...
Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world, and the Luxor Casino is one of the most iconic destinations for gaming and entertainment. Located on the southern end of the famous Las Vegas Strip, Luxor is an impressive 30-story black glass pyramid that stands out from the...
Las Vegas was halfway through a recession. It was April 1957, and two years earlier the town had still come to terms with the opening of five major resorts. The Dunes, the Riviera, New Frontier, Royal Nevada and Moulin Rouge had all fought through changes of ownership, some falling into...
Zumanity is a seductive twist to reality which makes the provocative playful and the banned electrifying! Leave inhibitions at the entrance, let a sexy ride full of sensational acrobatics and naughty fun loose and marvel. Part burlesque and part cabaret, you'll never forget Zumanity is one big night! Designed for...
Las Vegas, the glittering oasis in the middle of the Nevada desert, is famous worldwide for its flashy casinos, luxurious resorts, and vibrant nightlife. However, the history of Las Vegas is also intertwined with the shadowy world of organized crime, particularly the Italian-American Mafia. In the early years of Las...
Stan Tomchin claims to be "the most powerful gambler in the world," and he may have been. Stan was a chess master, a bridge master, and possibly the best backgammon player in the world. He then progressed to blackjack, horse racing, and, finally, sports betting. Stan, who grew up on Long...
Frank Lawrence "Lefty" Rosenthal was a sports handicapper, Chicago Outfit partner, and a former Las Vegas casino executive (June 12, 1929-October 13, 2008). He had received the mocking nickname "Lefty" because at a hearing on gambling and organized crime, he had cited the Fifth Amendment thirty-seven times, even invoking his...
