Wynn dealers win big in U.S. Supreme Court decision The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt casino floor dealers at Wynn Resorts properties a winning hand after refusing to consider a petition by the casino giant seeking to overturn a lower court ruling that dealers employed by Wynn should not be required to pool their tips. Dealers at Wynn resorts properties are celebrating after a 12-year court battle with casino management…

Poker is one of the world’s most popular card games. It offers high stakes, dynamic action and a chance for players to bluff their opponents into some seriously big wins. Although skill, proper strategy, and luck are all important aspects of poker, perhaps the most important fact is that it is a social game, and one that requires a fair share of mastering psychology. What if the player sitting opposite…

Macau revenues up nicely in May It seems the express strain of growth in Macau casino revenue is showing no signs of slowing down, as the former Portuguese enclave posted an impressive 12% rise on casino revenues year-on-year for the month of May to chalk up $3.16 billion in earnings. While falling short of the 16-20% growth forecast by analysts, the numbers were still solid, but expectations of ever higher…

Delaware launches sports betting Delaware has become the first state outside of Nevada to offer legal sports betting with bookmakers at three casinos in the small eastern state pulling in $320,000 in earnings the first day. Offering punters the chance to place single-game wagers on professional sports, including the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball, tiny Delaware has taken the sports betting lead after the US Supreme Court…

Las Vegas and the world’s preferred gambling destinations have long been famous for their casinos and perhaps equally famous for their share of attempted casino heists. Films like “Ocean’s Eleven” and “21” like to glamorize the idea of taking the house, but in reality, it is something quite different. Unlike the movies, real world casino heists don’t just see cops and robbers, but involve big risks and grave consequences. Over…