6735 stories by Devin O'Connor
Geoff Freeman, Former American Gaming Assn. CEO, to Lead US Travel Assn.
Former American Gaming Association (AGA) CEO Geoff Freeman helped transform the US gaming industry by successfully petitioning the Supreme Court to review the longstanding federal sports betting ban in 2018. The nation's high court in May of that same year overturned the...
Georgia Charity Accused of Running Illegal Gambling Den, Director Arrested
A Georgia charity running poker tournaments and casino nights on the claim that funds raised would benefit nonprofits has been accused of harboring an illegal gambling den. The Gwinnett County Police Department, the second-largest police agency in the entire state, has levied...
North Carolina Sports Betting Bills Give Lawmakers Options, as Session Nears End
Two North Carolina sports betting bills gained favor in a House committee this week. The committee vote cleared the way for what's expected to be a last-minute Hail Mary effort by the General Assembly to legalize gambling on sports. The North Carolina...
Atlantic City Casino Union Negotiations Continue, as Strike Looms
The Atlantic City casino union Unite Here Local 54 has authorized a walkout at any time after July 1, 2022, should new collective bargaining agreements with the nine resorts not be reached. Just a week remains before Atlantic City's busiest weekend of...
NY Online Sportsbooks Petition for Lower Tax, Argue 51 Percent Far Too High
Some New York online sportsbooks are having a bit of buyer's remorse. That's after discovering the difficult regulatory conditions imposed on their mobile operations. New York's sports betting law levies the highest online tax rate in the country. Mobile sportsbooks like BetMGM,...
Petersburg, Va., Mayor Faces Reelection Challenge From Anti-Casino Opponent
The mayor of Petersburg, Va., wants the state legislature to allow his city residents to ponder the economic benefits of authorizing a casino resort. But that support could dampen his chances of being reelected during this year's November municipal election. Sam Parham...
Iowa Casino Moratorium Gains Gov. Kim Reynolds Signature, New Projects on Hold
The Iowa casino moratorium blocking the state Racing and Gaming Commission from issuing new gaming licenses for at least two years has received Governor Kim Reynolds' (R) signature. The Iowa Legislature last month sent House File 2497 to the governor's desk. The...
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Casino Coming Online After BetMGM, Sony Spin Partnership
The Wheel of Fortune Casino, the first fully-branded online casino platform in North America based on a television show, is set to launch in New Jersey. BetMGM tells Casino.org that the iGaming and sports betting unit of MGM Resorts recently partnered with...
Macau Suncity Junket Kingpin Alvin Chau Trial Set for September
Former junket executive Alvin Chau, 48, will make his defense against numerous criminal charges in September. The Macau native helped transform the Portuguese colony into the world's richest gaming hub after the enclave was returned to Chinese control around the turn of...
Nevada Casinos Help Reduce State Unemployment, Las Vegas Adds 4,800 Jobs
Nevada casinos employ more people than any other industry in the state. With gaming flourishing in the first full year of nearly all COVID-19 restrictions being a thing of the past, resorts continue to seek additional help. The Nevada Department of Employment,...
