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One dedicated gambler has wrapped his car in the design of his favorite slot machine. Amanda Michele posted the footage of her husband’s vehicle to social media, showing the Dragon Link content:

She can be heard expressing her surprise at the color scheme, not appearing to be overly convinced by the new style.

The Aristocrat Leisure-created slot machine is very popular at land-based casinos across the US. People enjoy the Asian-themed action and exciting game mechanics.

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Plenty of uncertainty

The world was swept into turmoil on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement took some unexpected twists and turns.

retaliation is expected in the coming days

These new taxes hit most big countries, and retaliation is expected in the coming days. Global stock markets were in the red on Thursday morning, with the S&P 500 down 3.5% in pre-market trading.

Concerning times

Everyone from employees to business owners and government officials is now trying to determine whether these changes will impact their industry or operations.

Of the 2,500+ people who responded to a poll from Las Vegas Locally on what they thought this might mean for Sin City, 68% believe the tariffs will hurt the local economy:

Only 18% believe tariffs will help Las Vegas, with the remaining 14% being unsure.

Knock-on impact

The general consensus is that the tariffs will hit the wallet of the general consumer as companies pass on much or all of the costs by increasing prices.

That will, in turn, lead to people having less money to spend on vacations, entertainment, and gambling. Of course, this would have a big knock-on effect on Las Vegas, which relies so heavily on these verticals.

Airport traffic numbers and gaming revenue have dropped recently, perhaps a warning of what’s to come.

share prices drop between 3.5% and nearly 5% overnight as investors react to the news

Major casino companies like Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts, and Las Vegas Sands have seen their share prices drop between 3.5% and nearly 5% overnight as investors react to the news.

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Wynn Resorts is celebrating 20 years of existence in Sin City with a big party. The Wynn Las Vegas opened in April 2005, followed by the Encore in December 2008.

a list that includes Apple MacBooks and video game consoles

As a thank you to the staff members who’ve been there since day one, Wynn is gifting them $10,000 worth of Wynn shares and allowing them to choose a gift from a list that includes Apple MacBooks and video game consoles:

As expected, social media had mixed reactions to the news. Some people praised Wynn Resorts for looking after its workers, remarking that most casino companies don’t give back in a similar fashion.

Then others questioned the size of the bonus and some wondered if it was $10,000 worth of Wynn Resorts stock before or after President Trump’s tariff announcement. The share price dropped 3.5% in pre-market trading following Wednesday’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement.

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has recently built up a large position in Wynn. He’s now the largest individual shareholder, controlling more than 10% of the company.

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US President Donald Trump is in line to receive a $115m payment if Bally’s Corporation is successful with its bid to get one of three downstate New York casino licenses. The company is battling it out with almost a dozen other proposals as it tries to bring a resort to the Bronx on the site of a golf course that was previously run by The Trump Organization.

forked over $60m to the firm in 2023 to take over the operation of the golf course

Bally’s forked over $60m to the firm in 2023 to take over the operation of the golf course and remove the Trump name. The Associated Press has reported that part of the agreement states that Bally’s will give an additional $115m to Trump if its bid is successful.

Bally’s is up against stiff competition, such as Steve Cohen’s Citi Field plan and a Times Square casino backed by Jay-Z. It also received a credit downgrade over financing concerns last week as it builds Chicago’s first-ever casino.

Many lawmakers in New York are anti-Trump, which could also work against its efforts when it comes time for public officials to consider the proposals. The expectation is that the New York State Gaming Commission will decide on the recipients of the three licenses before the end of 2025.

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A tribal casino in Minnesota is the latest gaming property to be hit by a cyberattack. Issues began arising at the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel on Thursday, and the property’s operator realized it was the victim of a breach.

Early symptoms included non-working phones at the property and guests unable to alter online reservations. The attack also impacted the wider Lower Sioux Indian Community, which runs the casino.

On Monday night, the community’s council president, Robert Larsen, described in a social media post how hackers accessed certain systems. The casino is now employing experts to try to rectify the matter.

RansomHub, a group that has also been behind several similar attacks in recent times, claimed responsibility.

the property’s restaurants, table games, and bar remain up and running

The 1,200+ slot machines and phone lines at the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel remain down, although the property’s restaurants, table games, and bar are still up and running. Bingo games are also not available until further notice.

The wider community, which encompasses about 145 families, is feeling the impact of the attack. The local educational bodies and health care center cannot receive calls and have to rely on alternate methods of communication.

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While everyone knows that April Fool’s Day is filled with pranks and fake news, it’s easy to forget what day it is when scrolling on social media. That’s why so many people got caught out by hoaxes from Las Vegas casinos, sportsbooks, and influencers on Tuesday.

Popular X poster Las Vegas Locally convinced many people that city officials revealed a new outdoor air conditioning system that would span the entire Strip:

The Durango Casino & Resort told patrons that it was planning to construct a retractable glass dome that would be directly above its gaming floor to provide sunlight and fresh air to people, which would certainly cause issues during the summer when temperatures sometimes exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit:

The Circa has one of the most popular sportsbooks in Las Vegas, so its social media post describing how it intended to turn it into a three-story movie theater stirred up some laughs among those who fell for the prank. It promised live odds throughout the movies and popcorn prop betting markets on the board:

The North Las Vegas Police Department even got in on the fun, announcing that it would start accepting “Get Out of Jail Free” cards:

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The quest for Steve Cohen to rezone land for his planned $8bn casino beside the New York Mets’ Citi Field rumbles on.

his jurisdiction doesn’t contain Citi Field

Despite the project getting pushback from some lawmakers, Senator John Liu revealed that he plans to introduce a bill that would allow the area to be designated for commercial usage instead of its current parkland status. While his jurisdiction doesn’t contain Citi Field, part of the planned Metropolitan Park project would fall within his area.

Cohen, who is partnering with Hard Rock International, intends to give back to the local community in return for support. This includes $100m to improve infrastructure in the area over the course of a decade if his plan doesn’t get over the line.

If Cohen gets one of three highly coveted downstate casino licenses, his team will develop a skypark to try bring locals together. The clock is ticking, with the New York State Gaming Commission set to make its final decisions by the end of 2025.

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The New York Racing Association (NYRA) canceled its eight-race card on Sunday at the Aqueduct racetrack in Queens after what it called “unacceptable noise levels” from the adjacent Resorts World Casino.

A March Madness-themed auto and bike show was taking place in the property’s parking lot, which is close to the track’s final stretch. The NYRA said that it got no heads-up about the event.

Resorts World couldn’t make sufficient changes to allow the action to proceed

The racing organization wasn’t comfortable proceeding with the races as the noise could have led to unsafe conditions for horses and riders. NYRA explained that while it attempted to resolve the issue, Resorts World couldn’t make sufficient changes to allow the action to proceed, leading to the blanket cancelation.

NYRA, which runs races at three tracks in the state, plans to work with the NY Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association to provide additional racing for fans in the future to make up for Sunday’s cancellation.

This isn’t the first time an issue related to the casino has led to the suspension of racing at the Aqueduct. In October, a problem with spraying a chemical on the casino’s roof led to issues with air quality and the cancelation of nine races on the day.

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One of the world’s largest media and live events firms is in talks to acquire Las Vegas’ Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino to transform it into a Rolling Stone-branded property.

Penske Media Corporation’s move to open a potential Rolling Stone Hotel and Casino in downtown Vegas comes amid interest in the Downtown Grand property from multiple suitors.

Media sources, however, report Penske’s due diligence for acquiring the Downtown Grand is underway.

firm’s strategy is to grow its Rolling Stone brand

A Penske statement on the matter confirmed the firm’s strategy is to grow its Rolling Stone brand on both local and domestic fronts. “As producers of over three hundred events annually across the portfolio, Las Vegas, like other entertainment centers, remains an important market for us.”

According to Billboard, if talks are successful, another Penske-owned brand, Rolling Stone, could host the Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival, which the media giant purchased in 2022.

Billboard also referenced a February statement from a Penske spokesperson to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that its festival brand was “in the process of making a long-term investment in Las Vegas real estate for the festival’s new home downtown.”

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Copycats warned

Nevada has buried the hatchet over its anti-money-laundering (AML) complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas by accepting its $10.5m settlement offer while also using the penalty to issue a broader warning to The Strip.

NGC voted 4-0 in favor of the $10.5m settlement

On Thursday, The Nevada Gaming Commission voted 4-0 in favor of the $10.5m settlement, proposed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on behalf of the Genting Holdings-owned Vegas subsidiary.

Given the severity of the AML complaints, Commissioners openly questioned whether the penalty was too little or too much. They all, however, agreed to move forward and let Genting off the hook, but not without warning the financial and reputational jeopardy involved in such violations were “a clarion call for the Strip to adhere to perfectly.”

“Because if not,” stated Commissioner Brian Krolicki: “there are severe ramifications.”

Resolutions and rebukes

In Thursday’s 40-minute hearing, Commissioner Krolicki acknowledged the “breathtaking” AML complaint against Resorts World, calling the failures “truly extraordinary.”

I never want to do this again.”

“I hope all the lessons we’ve learned will carry forward for many years to come. I never want to do this again.”

Commissioner Rosa Solis-Rainey said she thought the $10.5m was “on the low side,” but supported the motion to accept the settlement. Solis-Rainey agreed on the figure “given the tremendous expenses the company is facing, has faced, and will continue to face in implementing corrective measures.”

Resorts World attorney Erica Okerberg stated in the hearing that her client appreciated “things went wrong,” and, as such: “dedicated significant time and resources, including millions of dollars, to build a better company.”

Clean slate

Genting has indeed made many costly and high profile corporate moves towards addressing what it admitted were “prior organizational missteps that have negatively impacted Resorts World Las Vegas.”

In February, the Vegas casino resort appointed ex-Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to its executive board and later appointed Alex Dixon CEO, and Carlos Castro COO and CFO.

On Thursday, the consensus of the Commissioners was that Resorts World had gotten its AML house in order. Krolicki summed up the hatchet burying, stating:

“I do believe a lot of good will come out of this bad. We see new faces, procedures, and compliance. We now have a dream team of governance here in the front row.”

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