6743 stories by Devin O'Connor
Mega Millions Moves Past $1B, Enters Top-10 Lottery Jackpots in US History
The Mega Millions jackpot skirted players during the interstate lottery game's Friday night drawing, which marked the 29th consecutive drawing where a single ticket failed to match the six winning numbers. Following the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot hit during the game's July...
Iowa Football Coach Kirk Ferentz Says NCAA Should Ease Sports Betting Rules
Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz will almost certainly celebrate his 200th win leading an NCAA Division I football program this fall. But the legendary coach isn't focused on his forthcoming achievement. He is instead keeping his eye on the NCAA's ongoing deliberations...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Allegedly Tipped Off Commissioner About Gambling Probe
Democrat Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, has found himself engulfed in an illegal gambling scandal. The New York Daily News reported on allegations that the mayor tipped off his buildings commissioner regarding a probe from the Manhattan district attorney's...
Nevada Casinos Maintain $1B Winning Streak, June Gaming Revenue Cools
Nevada casinos experienced a bit of a cooldown in June as gross gaming revenue (GGR) stumbled 2.4% from June 2022. Silver State casinos won $1.24 billion last month, or about $31.2 million less than last June. Clark County, the home of Las...
Churchill Downs Jockey Club Suites Set for $14M Update at Storied Kentucky Racetrack
The Jockey Club Suites at Churchill Downs Racetrack are undergoing a $14 million renovation that will modernize the luxury full-service hospitality offerings at the legendary thoroughbred racetrack. Home to the Kentucky Derby, traditionally the first leg of the annual Triple Crown, Churchill...
Sands Long Island Casino Bid Joined by Integrative Wellness Leader Canyon Ranch
Las Vegas Sands is betting on improving its odds of securing one of the three New York downstate casino licenses by partnering with Canyon Ranch, a leader in the destination wellness category. Sands is proposing a more than $4 billion integrated casino...
Cordish Winning Over North Carolina Lawmakers With Campaign Contributions
The Cordish Companies, based in Baltimore, could stand to be the biggest winner if North Carolina legislation seeking to authorize three commercial casino resorts becomes law. North Carolina State Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) is working on a draft bill...
Leon Black Accused of Raping Autistic Down Syndrome Girl at Epstein Townhouse
Disgraced private equity tycoon Leon Black, who cofounded Apollo Global Management -- which owns the operating rights to The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas and previously controlled Harrah's Entertainment -- has been accused of raping an autistic Down syndrome girl. A lawsuit...
Senate Bill Seeks to End Deceptive Resort Fee, Promote Pricing Transparency
Bipartisan federal legislation expected to be introduced in the U.S. Senate will seek to require hotels and casinos to include resort fees in their advertised nightly rates, something many consumers and President Joe Biden have been calling for. In the gaming industry,...
Maverick Gaming Buying Another Washington Cardroom With Silverdale’s All-Star Lanes
Washington-based Maverick Gaming continues to expand its portfolio of cardrooms in its home state. Maverick is bullish on Washington after recently winning over regulators on the Washington State Gambling Commission. The commission last week voted 3-2 in favor of Maverick's request to...
