Former Carson City casino could become retail, housing space

The owners of a former hotel and casino in downtown Carson City say potential buyers could convert the property into retail and housing space. The Nevada Appeal reports the owners of the Ormsby House on Thursday withdrew their ...

Malta plans to lead the world in blockchain regulation

The government of a tiny archipelago nation in the central Mediterranean has embarked on a journey to be the first to fully regulate blockchain-based digital currencies such as Bitcoin. In February 2017, Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat first laid out the idea that Europe should become the “bitcoin continent” at the Centre for European Policy […]

Las Vegas conference focus turns from cheaters to active shooters

MGM Resorts International names Jan Swartz to board

American casino giant MGM Resorts International has announced that experienced cruise ship executive Jan Swartz (pictured) has been appointed to its twelve-member board of directors and will now work to help it secure one of the first casino licenses in Japan following the upcoming ratification of the nation’s Integrated Resort Implementation Bill. MGM Resorts International revealed […]