Accused casino cheat held in Las Vegas will be extradited to California.

A well-known professional gambler accused of cheating at cards at a Southern California casino has agreed to be extradited from Nevada to California. Chryste Domingo, executive aide to Justice of the Peace Joe M. Bonaventure in Las Vegas, says Archie Karas agreed to the extradition on Thursday. Karas, 62, was… Continue reading

Play progressive slots? Want more money? This regulation may help.

Players of progressive slot machines may see bigger jackpots in the future thanks to some companies’ desire to compete with large lottery payouts in other states. The three-member Nevada Gaming Control Board conducted a workshop Wednesday on a petition by IGT and Bally Technology to change regulations that aim at… Continue reading

Executive vice president resigns from Station Casinos

Station Casinos Executive Vice President Kevin Kelley has resigned “to pursue other professional opportunities,” according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. “The company expresses its gratitude to Mr. Kelley for his valuable service to the company,” the Oct. 3 filing says. Kelley’s exit follows a three-decade… Continue reading

5 companies get extensions for online poker applications

The Nevada Gaming Commission met Thursday in Las Vegas. The issue: Five companies with applications for interactive gaming licenses needed deadline extensions because of a backlog of reviews of their systems for online poker play. Regulations impose a six-month limitation on previously approved licenses. The vote: 5-0 in one consent… Continue reading