6735 stories by Devin O'Connor
Midterm Election Odds Favor Split Congress, President Biden’s Reelection Chances Improve
The November 2022 midterm election is only four weeks out, and with voters solidifying who they will cast their votes for, political bettors are hoping to make an easy buck off the outcome. The recent movement of the political odds has been...
Macau Casino Stocks Tumble as COVID-19 Infections Detected in Neighboring Zhuhai
Macau casino stocks are trading significantly lower Monday. That's after newly confirmed COVID-19 cases were detected in nearby Zhuhai just hours after the casino hub wrapped up China's National Day Golden Week. The weeklong annual holiday commemorates the establishment of the People's...
Native American Casinos Open on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Celebrations Scant
Most Native American casinos across the country are open today, as many federal workers have the day off to celebrate Columbus Day. But since last year, when President Joe Biden issued the proclamation, today is also "Indigenous Peoples' Day." Indigenous Peoples' Day...
Texas Lottery Extends IGT Partnership Month After Renewing Scientific Games
The Texas Lottery, the nation's fourth-richest lottery organization in terms of ticket sales, has renewed its relationship with International Game Technology (IGT). The London-based gaming and lottery manufacturer has been with the Texas Lottery since its inception in 1992. The partnership will...
Massachusetts Gaming Chair Expresses Sports Betting Frustrations
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) worked all day yesterday, seeking to iron out differences among commissioners and staff regarding the state's forthcoming sports betting market. But after hours of debate, the gaming agency failed to reach a consensus as to when legal...
Marijuana Rescheduling Odds Remain Long Despite Presidential Pardons
The odds of marijuana being rescheduled in the federal Controlled Substances Act remain long. That's despite President Joe Biden this week announcing pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of "simple possession" of the drug. Biden on Thursday announced pardons for people who...
Maryland Casino Revenue Cools in September, Win Down Nearly Four Percent
Maryland casino revenue at the state's six commercial properties fell nearly 4% in September, as players lost $159.3 million to the houses. Maryland is typically among the first states to release its monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) reports. And with casinos in...
Rocky Gap Casino Asks Court to Dismiss Former Employee Harassment Lawsuit
The parent company of Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Maryland has requested a federal court to dismiss a harassment lawsuit brought against the property by a former employee. Nevada-based Golden Entertainment, a casino operator and slot machine route distributor, wants to sell...
Hard Rock Bristol Off to Strong Start, Casino Achieving Virginia Gaming Economic Goals
Hard Rock Bristol in Virginia is reporting strong operating numbers since it made history in July by becoming Virginia's first legal casino. The temporary casino space, located in the former Bristol Mall, generated about $14.3 million in brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue (GGR)...
Lake Tahoe Casino Demolition Begins, Makes Way for Health Care Facility
The Lakeside Inn and Casino on Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, was sold amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lakeside casino and resort, once a favorite hangout among locals, opened back in 1969. It announced its permanent closure in April 2020 and was...
