Craps News
Craps news guide updated regularly with the latest happenings concerning this popular casino dice game.
Oklahoma Casino to Add Dealer and other Jobs
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is working on an expansion project for the Choctaw Casino which will see one thousand jobs created. Positions will be open for table game dealers such as craps and blackjack while other jobs will need to be filled as well. (16/10)
Craps Cheater Sees Charges Dismissed
Richard S. Taylor has been all over the news for the past few months as he was recently found guilty of cheating at the Mohegan Sun while playing craps. Taylor has already been convicted to more charges had yet to be tried in the case. however a judge dismissed the case of the remaining charges on Monday after the prosecutor stated they no longer cared to pursue the case. (26/08)
Craps Dealer Pleads Guilty in Cheating Scam
Johnnie Baker is a former Mohegan Sun craps dealer who recently plead guilty to fourth degree larceny for his role in a cheating scam at the casino. Baker has earned a suspended prison sentence for giving a player earnings for illegal bets. (19/08)
Casino Hosting Special Craps Tournament This September
The Las Vegas Hilton Resort and Casino will be hosting a special craps tournament this September and the tournament will be giving away cash prizes. Players will be able to compete in the tournament for two days for their share of the $30,000 prize pool. (14/08)
River City Casino to Hire More than 200 Craps and other Casino Dealers
Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. is planning to open a new casino in Missouri next year and they are looking to hire several gaming dealers. Craps, blackjack, roulette and poker dealers are needed for the New River City Casino. (29/07)
Craps Scammer Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison
Richard Taylor, known as Mr. Casino, has been sentenced to jail time after being convicted of his role in a craps cheating scam at Connecticut casinos. Taylor was sentenced to ten years in prison and three years’ probation after ten years served. (27/07)
D.C. Cops Being Investigated for Involvement in High-Stakes Craps Ring
The FBI is currently investigating allegations that were made on many law enforcement officers from the D.C. area. It has been alleged that the officers were involved in a Maryland gambling ring. This ring could be connected to homicides as well according to a report from the Washington Post. (21/07)
World Casino Championships Offering Several Game Tournaments
Gamblers who love all types of casino games would really enjoy the upcoming World Casino Championships by Frank Scoblete. The Championships is scheduled to take place at the Clarion Hotel and Suites in Las Vegas on August 14, 15 and 16 and ten different tournaments will take place. (10/07)
Colorado Casinos Packed with Gamblers since Adding Craps and Roulette
The state of Colorado recently changed a few things in their land casinos that have really brought in the gamblers. The casinos now have higher betting limits, new games and 24/7 gaming. In fact, so many players have come to the casinos in recent days that business is up sixty percent. (03/07)
Craps and Other Video Table Games Approved by New York Lottery
State run casinos recently received approval from the New York Lottery to add video craps, baccarat, roulette and blackjack to their casino floors. If all goes well, the casinos should be able to add the new games by next year. (24/06)
Denver Casinos Offer Free Craps Lessons
Gamblers in Colorado got a chance to learn the game of craps this past weekend as local casinos get ready for a few changes. Fortune Valley Casino in Central City offered players the chance to learn the game at the 16th Street Mall to get players ready for the addition of a few new games. (22/06)
Man Blames Wife’s shopping for his Craps Habit
Richard Weiler of Green Bay, Wisconsin is taking his wife to court for his gambling problem. Weiler states that his wife’s habit of shopping made him go to local casinos and play at the craps tables. This in turn led Weiler to gain a gambling problem. So now Mr. Weiler is suing his wife, who he has been married to for twenty seven years, for $1.5 million. (15/06)
VIP Casino Craps Tournament Has One More Week of Competition
VIP Casino began a Craps tournament on their website on June 1st with players posting only $10 to enter into the tournament to win a piece of a $1,000 prize pool. This is a great opportunity for players to try out a craps game and VIP Casino offers a very “real” experience. (08/06)
Richard Taylor Convicted in Connecticut Craps Scam
Richard Taylor had been on trail for some time for being the lead man conducting a casino scam in Connecticut. Taylor was convicted of cheating at the Foxwoods Resort and the Mohegan Sun casinos after begin found guilty in May. (04/06)
Wife of Former Craps Record Holder Speaks On Husbands Broken Record
Twenty years is a long time to hold a record of any kind and Stanley Fujitake was the proud owner of a twenty year record for the longest craps roll ever. That is until just a short time ago when Patricia Demauro of New Jersey broke the long standing record. (01/06)
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