7976 stories by Devin O'Connor
National Council on Problem Gambling Has Grave Concerns About Prediction Markets
The National Council on Problem Gambling wants prediction markets to be 21+ Currently, anyone aged 18 and older can trade contracts on CFTC-licensed prediction markets The NCPG also wants prediction markets to include the 1-800-MY-REST National Problem Gambling Helpline Conversations about prediction...
Caesars Planning Drinks on the Sand With New Atlantic City Beach Bar
Caesars Atlantic City has filed plans to build and open a beach bar Caesars maintains just a 7% share of the Atlantic City casino market Atlantic City continues to diversify its attractions with new amenities off the gaming floors. In the coming...
Happy Valley Casino in Pennsylvania Enticing Customers With Free Slot Play
A new casino is coming to Pennsylvania by way of State College Happy Valley Casino is dishing out free slot play ahead of its spring opening In the coming weeks, State College's Happy Valley will become the host of the 18th brick-and-mortar...
Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Inches Closer With State Assembly Approval
Legislation to allow online sports bets in Wisconsin passed the State Assembly The bill would give Wisconsin's native tribes the exclusive rights to online sportsbooks The market might not be attractive to sportsbook bigwigs like DraftKings and FanDuel Wisconsin is one of...
Northern Virginia Casino Spurs Interest From Las Vegas Heavyweights Caesars, Wynn
If a casino is authorized in Northern Virginia, the head of Caesars says the company would take a look Wynn Resorts has been linked to the project, though nothing concrete has developed Legislation to authorize a casino resort in Northern Virginia cleared...
MGM National Harbor Sphere Would Offset Tax Losses From NFL Commanders Exit
A Sphere in Maryland would generate a $1.3 billion annual economic impact in Prince George's County EY projects that the MGM National Harbor Sphere would create 7,100 jobs, including 1,250 at the entertainment venue If a Las Vegas-like Sphere comes to MGM...
X Bans Gambling Partnerships, Influencers From Promoting Casinos and Sports Betting
X is no longer allowing gambling companies to pay users to promote their products or services X allows gambling firms to advertise, but campaigns need preauthorization before launching The nonstop social media advertisements from celebrities hawking sweepstakes casinos and online sports betting...
Sports Betting Fight Renews in South Carolina, But Effort Faces Long Odds
Sports betting is once again being reviewed in South Carolina South Carolina is one of only 11 states without legal sports gambling Gov. McMaster remains opposed to new forms of gambling For yet another legislative year, the topic of sports betting is...
Kentucky Soup Kitchen Chef Allegedly Used Nonprofit’s Credit Card to Gamble
A former chef at a soup kitchen is alleged to have stolen from the nonprofit A lawsuit alleges that the chef stole more than $3,000 to gamble at a Kentucky racetrack Kentucky has slot-like historical horse racing machines A former chef at...
Powerball Launching New Nationwide Lottery Draw Game This Weekend
A sixth game from the Multi-State Lottery Association debuts Feb. 22 Millionaire for Life gives players a nightly chance at winning $1 million a year for life The game's top prize comes with odds of 1 in 22.9 million Powerball and Mega...
