5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Cotai Now Responsible for More Than 60 Percent of All Macau Gaming Revenue
When casinos first came to Las Vegas, it was Fremont Street that housed most of the resorts, only for the downtown area to later be surpassed by the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip. Now, a similar dynamic is taking...
West Virginia Enters the Legal Sports Betting World, First Bets Taken on Thursday
The first legal sports bets in West Virginia were made on Thursday morning when the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races launched their sportsbook with a soft opening. The first bet was made by State Delegate Jason Barrett (D-Berkeley), who put down...
More Than 150K Visitors Check Out MGM Springfield Casino During First Three Days of Operation
It’s far too early to tell just how successful the new MGM Springfield casino resort is going to be long term. But for a few days, at least, the first Las Vegas-style casino to open in Massachusetts seemed to be a massive...
Mayweather and McGregor Feuding Again After Rejected Training Invitation
Everyone’s favorite combat sports feud is heating up again, as Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor exchanged insults over social media earlier this week. The beef began over the weekend with some seemingly innocent and even complementary comments made by Mayweather. But...
Chinese Economic Slowdown Could Threaten Growth of Macau Gaming Industry
Macau’s rise to the top of the global gaming industry was fueled by visitors from mainland China, from wealthy whales down to mass market gamblers and tourists. That’s why a slowing Chinese economy could be a sign of trouble for Macau in...
Parx Casino Owner Wants Pennsylvania Sports Betting License for Two Locations
Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment – the parent company of Parx Casino – has petitioned the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for a sports betting license that would cover two locations, making it the second group to seek such licensing in the state. The...
Despite Mounting Skepticism, Genting Says Resorts World Las Vegas Will Open in 2020
The Genting Group has reiterated their plans to open Resorts World Las Vegas by the end of 2020, even as analysts have started to question whether such an early launch date is feasible at this point. The $4 billion Las Vegas resort...
Chicago Casino Supported by Former Illinois Governor Despite Opposition While in Office
When Jim Edgar served as the governor of Illinois from 1991-1999, he was known for his opposition to casino gambling in the state, causing one political opponent to call him a “no-no governor.” But today, he’s changed his tune, and supports efforts...
Stephen Paddock Ammo Supplier Indicted in Nevada Federal Court
Douglas Haig, an Arizona man who sold ammunition to Las Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock, was indicted in the US District Court of Nevada on Wednesday on one count of manufacturing ammunition without a license. Haig had already been charged with conspiracy...
Accused Venetian Exec Killer Anthony Wrobel Dodges Possible Death Penalty Push as Prosecutors Prepare for Trial
Anthony Wrobel, the man charged in the murder and attempted murder of two prominent Venetian casino executives on April 15, won't face the death penalty when he has his day in court. Clark County prosecutor Pamela Weckerly says that the government won’t...
