6741 stories by Devin O'Connor
NFL Reportedly Mulling Ownership Stake in ESPN
The National Football League (NFL) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire an ownership position in ESPN, the largest sports media conglomerate in the United States. The New York Post reported last week that the NFL is talking with Disney-owned ESPN about...
Donald Trump Basically a Sure Thing for Iowa Republican Caucuses
Former President Donald Trump is expected to be Monday night's big winner when voters make their voices heard for the first time in the 2024 primary season. Iowa is the first state in the union to conduct its primary this presidential election....
Arkansas Supreme Court Rejects Casino Appeal, License Returned to Board
The Arkansas Supreme Court will not hear an appeal petitioned by the Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) regarding its planned Legends Resort & Casino in Russellville. A year ago this month, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox ruled that the Arkansas Racing Commission...
Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Gaming Revenue Declines in 2023 Fiscal Year
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods reported lower gaming revenues in their most recent fiscal years. In the tribal casinos' first full year of operating in conjunction with legal iGaming in Connecticut, the brick-and-mortar casinos saw play dwindle. Through financial disclosures, Mohegan Sun in...
NCAA President Stresses Student-Athlete Safety as Sports Betting Continues to Expand
NCAA President Charlie Baker used his "State of College Sports" address at the NCAA Convention in Phoenix this week to highlight the ongoing critical importance of protecting student-athletes against rogue sports bettors. Sports betting is legal in almost 40 states. While Baker...
New Jersey Racetracks Seek Slot Machines, Legislation Filed For Referendum
New Jersey racetracks that currently offer sports betting want privileges to house slot machines. A state senator has obliged the request and has introduced legislation that seeks to ask state voters to expand gaming at horse racing venues. New Jersey Sen. Joseph...
Gambling Addiction Research Seeks Federal Funding
Federal legislation has been introduced in Congress to establish funding streams to research and study gambling addiction and provide better resources to afflicted individuals. Dubbed the Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act, the bill was introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal...
Oklahoma Tribal Casinos Latest Cyberattack Victims, Indigo Sky Reveals Breach
Two Oklahoma tribal casinos are the latest cyberattack victims in the US gaming industry. The Indigo Sky Casino & Resort and Outpost Casino, both in Wyandotte, this week confirmed data breaches that occurred in early December. The casinos are owned and operated...
Andrew Fonfa’s Widow Needs More Time to Conclude Husband’s Estate, Settle Lawsuits
The widow of Andrew Fonfa, the Las Vegas real estate developer who built and opened the failed Lucky Dragon casino resort, says she needs more time to settle outstanding lawsuits and wrap up her late husband's estate. The Nevada Gaming Control Board...
Koi Nation Rallies Support for Shiloh Resort Casino in California Wine Country
The Koi Nation of Northern California says it's fielded widespread support for its $600 million tribal casino resort in Sonoma County. The Koi Nation has faced considerable local opposition from residents and county officials, as well as from the powerful Graton Rancheria...
