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Rumors emerged last week that the Fontainebleau Las Vegas was planning to significantly cut down on the number of table game dealers it employs and slash the hours for those who will stay on. In anticipation of the job losses, employees were reportedly considering banding together for a class-action lawsuit.

These lay-offs are now a reality, if reports are to be believed, with dozens of dealers receiving emails that they had to meet with their Table Games Department leader on Tuesday. Most were then told they were being let go from their positions:

Security staff escorted these people off the premises after their meetings, sources say, something which has caused consternation on social media. Some X posters deemed the dismissal humiliating and traumatic because the staff members were not permitted to leave of their own volition.

This is just the latest round of lay-offs at the Fontainebleau, which only opened for business in December 2023. Things haven’t gone to plan to date, with visitor numbers being underwhelming.

The property is also the subject of an anti-money laundering investigation

The property is also the subject of an anti-money laundering investigation, which the Nevada Gaming Commission accidentally revealed during a meeting on Thursday. If the Fontainebleau is found to be in the wrong, it could face a multimillion-dollar fine, similar to the MGM Grand and Resorts Las Vegas which were hit with $8.5m and $10.5m penalties, respectively, for similar issues.

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The post Culinary Union Secures Biggest Wage Increase for Las Vegas Casino Workers in 90-Year History appeared first on Vegas Slots Online News.

The Las Vegas Culinary Union has announced that it has struck tentative agreements with several casino resorts in Las Vegas. The three-year agreement with almost 2,000 Resorts World workers brings the contract onto the same timeline as the other properties on the Strip.

Another property on the list is MGM Resorts International-owned The Cosmopolitan, whose 2,500 employees will secure their biggest wage jumps in the 90-year history of the unions. Other parts of the agreement include healthcare benefits and workload reductions.

the Strip is now 100% unionized

Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge remarked that in the organization’s 90th year, the Strip is now 100% unionized and that the new agreements are “a win for workers, the company, and the future of Las Vegas.”

While not a casino, Harry Reid International Airport has also reached a middle ground with the Culinary Union, signing a five-year contract for 1,100 workers. Members still need to green-light the new contracts before they take effect.

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The head of London’s most famous gambling establishment has praised the UK government for its forthcoming brick-and-mortar casino reforms.

Hippodrome Casino Executive Chairman Simon Thomas stated Monday that the reforms will boost investment and the UK’s late-night economy.

green light we’ve been waiting for”

Thomas said the UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)’s plan for casino reform was the “green light we’ve been waiting for.”

According to reports, the Hippodrome’s chief exec was satisfied with fresh regulations the DCMS presented recently to parliament, while addressing what he called “archaic” rules under the Casinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) category.

The DCMS’ proposed rules include “raising the ceiling on Category B machines to 80 per venue, permitting sports betting in all casinos.”

Thomas stated the changes will “unlock millions of pounds in investment into city centers and high streets, allowing businesses to modernize, innovate and grow.”

While Thomas said the reforms weren’t “revolutionary” he stated the casino industry was “delighted to welcome these modest modernization reforms.”

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The post Jennifer Lopez Announces Caesars Palace Residency on New Year’s Eve appeared first on Vegas Slots Online News.

If New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas 2025 needed an extra promotional push and box office draw, Jennifer Lopez just gave it one.

Lopez, 55, announced after Monday’s American Music Awards that she’ll be taking up her second Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

top-10 most successful Vegas residencies

The singer who ranks in the top-10 most successful Vegas residencies took to X Monday to publicize her Up All Night Live run from December 30 to January 3:

The pop diva who headlined at Planet Hollywood from 2016 to 2018, grossing a reported $101.9m, shared that tickets would go on sale June 6 at 10am.

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Lopez’s residency will extend eight shows from March 6 to 28.

Lopez has sold over 80 million albums worldwide and amassed 15 billion streams, while her music videos have attracted over 18 billion views.

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The post Daniel Negreanu Hails WSOP’s ‘Tamayo Rule’ Ahead of Vegas Showpiece  appeared first on Vegas Slots Online News.

Negreanu gives nod

GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu has hailed the World Series of Poker (WSOP) for introducing a key player-assist rule change ahead of the 56th running of the tournament in Las Vegas.

VegasSlotsOnline’s David Lappin recently dubbed the change the ‘Tamayo Rule.’ 

Poker Hall of Fame member Negreanu stated Monday that the WSOP “did an excellent job” addressing the controversial ending to last year’s WSOP.

Jonathan Tamayo controversially won last year’s WSOP Main Event

Texan pro poker star Jonathan Tamayo controversially won last year’s WSOP Main Event after going to the rail to consult with his associates.

Clean slate

Controversy eclipsed Tamayo’s Main Event win at WSOP 2024 after the Texan went to the rail to consult with associates when he was not in a hand throughout the final table.

When the WSOP kicks off at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas on Tuesday however, the new Rule 116 will be in effect. It bans players from using “real-time electronic assistance tools and receiving coaching during tournament action,” according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Tamayo triumphed in last year’s No-limit Hold’em World Championship to win the $10m first prize. Two people on Tamayo’s bench in the 2024 finale included former Main Event champ Joe McKeehen and multiple WSOP trophy winner Dominik Nitsche.

allegedly running poker software on his laptop

The latter was allegedly running poker software on his laptop to relay information to Tamayo.

Caesars Entertainment’s Senior Vice President of WSOP Jack Effel stated organizers completed a re-evaluation of the tournament, deciding: “maybe these tools aren’t so good, maybe they’re not so safe in these environments.”

Effel stated: “We wanted to add some tighter protective measures to ensure that players couldn’t easily access that information during the events to give them an advantage over another player.”

Pure play

Effel added poker wants the WSOP event “to be pure.”

“It’s like taking a test,” Eiffel stated. “You can’t have your notes.”

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The post Nevada Regulator Accidentally Leaks Confidential Fontainebleau Money Laundering Probe appeared first on Vegas Slots Online News.

Slip-up

The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has accidentally revealed that the Fontainebleau casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip is under investigation for potential anti-money laundering (AML) issues.

Commissioner Rosa Solis-Rainey asked Fontainebleau President Maurice Wooden a question about the probe on Thursday during a meeting regarding his application to get licensed as a key employee.

She asked him to explain ongoing issues “with respect to credit issuance” at the property, to which he replied that he didn’t know anything about such an investigation and that he’s confident in corporate’s compliance policies.

the matter wasn’t listed as confidential

The meeting materials included details of the investigation, and NGC Chairperson Jennifer Togliatti emphasized that the matter wasn’t listed as confidential.

Intended to be confidential

The probe’s basis is that Fontainebleau’s ownership allegedly approved credit after overruling a decision by management to deny credit to a customer.

Wooden said that, to his knowledge, nothing of this kind has occurred since he joined the company in January 2024. He was aware of some issues that had happened in the past.

Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairperson Kirk Hendrick interjected by saying that the topic was supposed to be marked as confidential in the notes. He refused to speak about the issue further until “the board has an opportunity to review it and, of course, speak with the licensee.”

The commission proceeded to unanimously approve a two-year license for Wooden. Several members were uncomfortable with issuing a permanent license amid the uncertainty about possible AML issues.

Widespread issues

One matter that is already in the public domain relates to a $2m gambling marker allegedly given to illegal bookmaker Damien LeForbes not long after the Fontainebleau opened for business in December 2023.

A professional gambler named Robert Cipriani who provided details about money laundering breaches at Resorts World and the MGM Grand to the federal government, posted on X about the credit issuance at the Fontainebleau. MGM had to pay an $8.5m fine in the case, and Resorts World was hit with a $10.5m penalty.

LeForbes gambled regularly at Resorts World Las Vegas without providing any source of funds information, similar to fellow illegal bookmaker Matthew Bowyer. This led to the firing of the property’s president, Scott Sibella.

Wynn Resorts reached a $5.5m settlement on Thursday for similar violations

Speaking to the Nevada Current, Cipriani said he believes that other casinos that accepted business from the illegal bookies, like the Fontainebleau, are facing investigations. Wynn Resorts reached a $5.5m settlement on Thursday for similar violations.

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Two US media heavyweights are joining up to bring an immersive Top Gun experience to the Strat Hotel, Casino & Tower in Las Vegas.

New York-based Paramount Global and Utah-headquartered Advent Allen Entertainment have announced a tie-up to bring the Top Gun franchise to Vegas in the summer of 2028.

exactly what the north Strip needs”

Las Vegas Locally took to X with news of the partnership that will see the venture located next to the Strat, calling the move “exactly what the north Strip needs:”

According to news releases, Top Gun Las Vegas will include multiple white-knuckle rides plus a rethought replica of the bar from Top Gun: Maverick. 

Visitors can tackle fighter jet simulators, plus participate in their “very own pulse-pounding mission” via immersive technology and cutting-edge ride systems.

Advent Allen Entertainment Co-Founder Mark Advent stated the original film starring Tom Cruise is “one of the most emotionally charged stories of our time.”

“We’re proud to unite with Paramount to bring this timeless, action-packed epic to life — delivering experiences that embody teamwork, excellence, the exhilaration of speed, and the thrill of flying.”

Advent added the partnership intended to bring the Top Gun experience “to even higher heights on the Strip and beyond!”

Paramount’s President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products, and Experiences, Pam Kaufman, stated the Vegas tie-up “marks a new milestone” for the action movie franchise.

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The post Woman Sues Caesars After Security Allegedly Ignores Her Violent Assault appeared first on Vegas Slots Online News.

A woman is suing a Las Vegas Strip hotel and restaurant because security personnel allegedly ignored her after she suffered a violent assault. The lawsuit from Nevada resident Malissa Danielle Miles names several defendants including The LINQ Hotel, Caesars Entertainment, and the Off Strip Bistro & Bar.

after an altercation within the restaurant by two women in June 2023

She claims that she was “bloodied” and “battered” after an altercation within the restaurant by two women in June 2023. This led to some permanent injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury.

Miles says that the security staff weren’t properly trained and failed to protect her welfare as she was allowed to wander around the casino unassisted and confused. They didn’t contact emergency services to get help for her.

The complaint seeks general damages exceeding $15,000, as well as legal costs and special damages.

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The post Flamingo Opens New $20m Adult-Only Party Pool Ahead of Memorial Weekend appeared first on Vegas Slots Online News.

Memorial Weekend is always one of the busiest times in Las Vegas, with the Flamingo opening its newly renovated $20m adult-only party pool just in time. Caesars Entertainment described how the GO Pool contains five different areas and includes a 50-foot-wide waterfall and a swim-up bar with 30 seats:

The Flamingo has been working hard to upgrade other aspects of the property too, including opening three restaurants in 2024 and plans to renovate public spaces this year.

analyzed the resort for several years to try to identify what’s missing

Management have analyzed the resort for several years to try to identify what’s missing and ways to encourage people to stay on-site at the Strip’s longest-continuously-operated casino.

Flamingo General Manager and Senior Vice President Dan Walsh believes that the new pool “provides an elevated, new experience for both loyal fans and first-time guests alike.”

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The post Development Price of Long Island Casino Doubles to $7.6bn Due to Skyrocketing Costs appeared first on Vegas Slots Online News.

Las Vegas Sands recently pulled out of the race to get one of three downstate New York casino licenses, citing concerns over potential cannibalization if iGaming becomes legal in the state. It planned to develop a resort on the site of the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, with the company estimating the total cost to be around $4bn when it pitched the idea a couple of years ago.

rising costs including materials, labor, construction, traffic mitigation needs, financing

A new environmental impact statement relating to the proposal almost doubled the expected total price to $7.6bn due to a myriad of rising costs including materials, labor, construction, traffic mitigation needs, financing, and the application fee for one of the licenses. It also accounted for potential knock-on impacts from President Donald Trump’s tariff war.

Despite Las Vegas Sands pulling out of the process, local lawmakers are still proceeding to try to get land-use approval on the 72-acre site. Another party could jump in and take over the quest for an applicant to build a casino on Long Island. This would have to happen soon though, as the application deadline is June 27.

The project has come in for plenty of scrutiny among locals, including the adjacent Hofstra University, which filed several lawsuits regarding the lease agreement.

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