This Week in Gambling

There’s a lot of gambling news coming out of Las Vegas this week, as more Strip casinos have been sold. But the big news involves the Nevada Gaming Control Board and casino mogul Steve Wynn! We’re also covering stories from Google, MGM Resorts and Taco Bell! Howdy friends, Jay Todd back from Las Vegas and my convention, ready to bring you another edition of This Week in Gambling news! And hey, a funny thing happened while I was in Sin City! Well, several funny things actually… and that… those… are this week’s big story! Stories! First up, Wynn Resorts has…

Google has updated its gambling and games policy, authorizing some gambling ads in America. States where sports betting services will be allowed to advertise include Rhode Island, Montana, Indiana, Iowa and Pennsylvania. Those five states now join Nevada, New Jersey and West Virginia in Google’s “limited beta” program for gambling ads in America, which was launched in June as the company tries to keep pace with the expansion of legal sports betting. The limited beta program will permit operators to promote their services via Google Display Network, Google Ads, AdMob and YouTube but would be restricted in promoting online sports…

Nevada gaming regulators are moving to have Steve Wynn banned from holding a state gaming license. Mr. Wynn has been accused of committing a series of sexual misconduct acts against his employees. The Nevada Gaming Control Board lodged a 23-page complaint on Monday alleging Wynn “is not a person of good character, honesty, and/or integrity” and that he is “unsuitable” The complaint cites numerous allegations about Wynn’s sexually harassment of employees who were dependent on him for their livelihood, and that he covered it up through confidential, sometimes large financial settlements. The Nevada Gaming Control Board is also asking the…

We check out the amazing Gold Stacks 88 slot machine from our friends at Aristocrat Gaming! There are four games to choose from, including Lunar Festival, Dancing Foo, Tiger Reign and Prosperity Pig! The Gold Stacks slot also has a linked grand jackpot, expanding wilds, a Pick-Em Jackpot feature, an added mini jackpot bonus and lots & lots of gold stacks! Aristocrat says that there four-level linked progressive Gold Stacks 88 slot game marks the return of the player favorite Choy character, and uses the math model that made Golden Zodiac and Golden Prosperity such big hits! Gold Stacks is…

Full House Resorts has made two deals with Wynn Resorts. The agreement means that Wynn sports betting will be arriving in Indiana and Colorado. Further details of the two agreements were not disclosed, but Full House said the new deals mean that it has now utilized all of its permitted sports wagering opportunities in both Indiana and Colorado. Full House operates Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel in Colorado and Rising Star Casino Resort in Indiana, while Wynn Resorts has land-based properties in both Nevada and Massachusetts. The two deals come after Full House last month also agreed a deal with…

Gamblers can now look forward to an MGM Taco Bell partnership, as fans can now bet on who will steal that first base and secure free tacos for America. BetMGM will offer sports and taco fans alike the chance to wager real money on what player they think will steal the first base of the World Series – an honor Taco Bell has dubbed, ‘Taco Hero.’ Fans looking to test their luck this October can participate at MGM Resorts in Nevada, Mississippi and New Jersey, or download the BetMGM digital app in New Jersey (playMGM in Nevada). BetMGM will post prop bets on October 14, before the end of…