6735 stories by Devin O'Connor
Americans Have Mixed Views on Marijuana, Casinos Do Not
Americans are split on how marijuana use impacts society. An August poll from Gallup found that 49% of US adults believe legal cannabis has a positive impact on society, while 50% say marijuana consumption is much more of a detriment. Thirty-eight states...
Southwest, Largest Carrier at Harry Reid International, Increasing Las Vegas Service
Southwest Airlines is increasing its service in and out of Las Vegas beginning in March 2023. This is more good news for Vegas, which is seeing increased air traffic since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Passenger traffic at Harry Reid International...
Mohegan Sun Tops USA Today ‘Best Casino Hotel’ List, Connecticut Rival Foxwoods No. 9
Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Connecticut has done it again. For the fifth year in a row, the entertainment destination owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribe has been bestowed the honor of the "Best Casino Hotel" in the country by...
Las Vegas Raiders Largest Super Bowl Liability in Nevada, as Week 1 Kicks Off
The Las Vegas Raiders went 10-7 a year ago and made an early playoff exit in the Wild Card round. But bettors are optimistic that the Silver and Black are legitimate Super Bowl contenders for the 2022-23 season. It's Saturday, so college...
China Urges Mainlanders to Avoid Macau During Upcoming Public Holidays
China is telling its people to avoid nonessential travel during this weekend's Mid-Autumn Festival and the Golden Week holiday set for Oct. 1-7. Despite "zero-COVID" being lambasted by many world powers, the People's Republic continues to maintain the pandemic policy that requires...
Biloxi City Council Rejects Medical Cannabis Dispensary Near Beau Rivage
A Biloxi casino has won over local city officials in its thinking that Mississippi's forthcoming medical cannabis industry shouldn't be allowed to open dispensaries near the beachfront resorts. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) signed the state's Medical Cannabis Act into law in...
College Township to Probe Casino Impact on Community Near Penn State
The College Township Council near State College, Pa., where Penn State University's main campus is located, will probe the impact a commercial casino at the Nittany Mall would have on life in the region. After receiving hundreds of letters in opposition to...
Kazuo Okada Skips Okada Manila Board Meeting, Future Involvement Unknown
Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada was a no-show this week at the Tiger Resort, Leisure & Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI) board meeting. TRLEI, a subsidiary of Universal Entertainment Corporation, is the immediate parent company of Okada Manila. Two entities, TRLEI and a group led...
Michigan Gaming Control Board Hopes to Add Fourth ‘R’ Into Public Education Curriculum
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) believes a fourth "R" should be added to public education. In addition to reading, writing, and arithmetic, state gaming regulators say courses on responsible gambling should be a core education principle. Michigan's gaming industry expanded significantly...
Caesars Atlantic City Rewards Members Await Outcome of $1M ‘Unlock the Box’ Promotion
Caesars Atlantic City regulars participating in the casino company's Caesars Rewards program have the chance to win $1 million this weekend. Caesars Entertainment operates three casinos in Atlantic City -- Caesars, Tropicana, and Harrah's. Gamblers enrolled in Caesars Rewards have been earning...
