6578 stories by Devin O'Connor
The Venetian, Palazzo Las Vegas Employees to Participate in ‘Value Creation’
Workers at The Venetian and Palazzo sister casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip are being offered what's believed to be the first-of-its-kind revenue-sharing arrangement with the property's new operator. New York-based Apollo Global Management, a private-equity giant with a long history...
President Joe Biden State of the Union Improves 2024 Reelection Odds
President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address before Congress last night. And the speech convinced some political bettors that the 46th commander-in-chief can win a second term. Biden's SOTU comes at a most perilous moment, as Russia's invasion...
Nevada Esports Technical Advisory Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Nevada Esports Technical Advisory Committee was formed last year through legislation passed and signed by Governor Steve Sisolak (D). The eight-person committee met for the first time this week to discuss how the state might regulate wagering on the popular video...
Scientific Games Rebranding to Light & Wonder Garners Mixed Reviews
Scientific Games will soon be no more. The Las Vegas gaming manufacturer announced during its full-year 2021 earnings report that the company is undergoing a major rebranding to Light & Wonder. After selling off its lottery and sports betting businesses last year...
West Virginia Casino Bill to Authorize Satellite Venues Passes State Senate
West Virginia senators lent their support today to legislation seeking to expand the state gaming industry. Senate Bill 100 was introduced last month by state Senator Eric Nelson (R- Kanawha). The statute would allow each of the five commercial casinos in West...
European Gaming Industry Thrust Into Ukraine-Russia Conflict, as Cyber Warfare Intensifies
Europe's gaming industry certainly hasn't been immune from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Numerous countries have assisted in Ukraine's defense. The US, Germany, and Italy are among a few notables that have lent weapons. Ukraine is also being assisted with financial contributions from...
Problem Gambling Awareness Month Starts March 1, MGM Expanding GameSense
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NGCP) designates March as its "Problem Gambling Awareness Month." The annual event is a time for the US gaming industry to reflect on its progress made. The month is also about implementing new initiatives that will...
Macau Casinos Post Positive February Revenue, as Mass Play Returns
Macau casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP7.76 billion (US$963.8 million) in February of 2022. Last month was a strong performance for the casino hub that remains under China's "zero COVID" policy. The draconian response to even the smallest of new...
Vladimir Putin Odds Favor Russian President Remaining in Power
Russia President Vladimir Putin is likely to stay in power for the world's largest country by land area through the end of the year, or so say political bettors. Putin launched an invasion on neighboring Ukraine last week. The war has resulted...
Borgata Announces Renovation Plan to Keep Pace with Hard Rock, Ocean Casinos
Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City recently appointed a new boss. And the freshly minted president has big plans in store for the MGM Resorts property. MGM last month promoted Travis Lunn to the position of Borgata president. He previously oversaw...
