US Gambling Archive

Every game that's been around for any considerable length of time has an origin. It's that historic background that reveals the reasoning behind its name. We'll take a quick look into the origins of some of the most popular and oddly named games to see just why we call them that....

The Strip isn't all about feathered showgirls and Magic Mike strip teases, although they are some of the most popular and culturally iconic shows in Sin City. There's much more to see than perfectly tanned, sinuously muscular skin. While I don't discourage you from witnessing those classics, Vegas is bringing the best of...

On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, Mohegan Sun will send its new managerial crew into the two properties to take control of day-to-day operations for many years to come. How many years exactly? A perfect 21. That's how long the company secured rights to the leadership of the Niagara gaming facilities before coming up...

I'm referring, of course, to the annual World Series of Poker that takes place every summer at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. In case your head has been resting comfortably beneath a rock these last few weeks, you probably know that the 2019 WSOP has been underway for more than a week...

It garnered just enough interest from the casino industry that the idea was given a chance at a trial run in a southern US casino. But thanks to bad timing and one suspicious chicken, it never even had a chance to go mainstream....

Frissora out, Rodio in: Charting a new course for Caesars casinos. One of the world’s most recognizable corporations, Caesars Entertainment, has been treading rough waters the last few years. In 2015, the company was at rock bottom. The board brought in Mark Frissora as chief executive officer, who was able to guide the gambling...

Extrapolating Canada’s reluctance to amend federal online gambling laws. Did you ever wondered why Canada is among the few remaining major nations of the world still under the ‘grey market‘ label for online gambling? Most European nations have either authorized or prohibited it. Likewise, most US States now have specific laws on the books,...

The largest lottery jackpot ever – and why it wasn’t. Every US resident from Nome, Alaska to the US Virgin Islands heard the news last week. The Mega Millions Lottery was said to be worth $1.6 billion; the highest lottery jackpot in global history. Even people in other countries heard the news, rushing online...

Dealer admits to cheating at baccarat, taking at least one Maryland casino for over $1 million. For many businesses, hiring new employees can be a tough job. Not only does the boss have to evaluate whether an individual is qualified and has enough experience to handle the position, they also have to determine whether...

Rumor: Rio Las Vegas for sale, WSOP will move to Caesars Forum. There’s a wild rumor going around the water cooler in Las Vegas. It states that Caesars Entertainment has put the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on the auction block. While some scoff at the rumor—after all, similar gossip has circulated for several...