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Devin O'Connor
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Encore Boston Harbor Revenue Plunges to Post-Pandemic Low Amid Ongoing Union Strike
Oct. 20 marks the 47th day of the Encore Boston Harbor strike, with 1,300 union workers continuing to walk the picket line in front of the $2.6 billion five-star luxury resort casino. Boston Mayor Michelle...
‘The Devil Is a Liar:’ Atlantic City Mayor Dispels Myth That Casino Town Is Unsafe
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. rejects claims that the streets surrounding the nine casinos aren't safe. On Monday (Oct. 19), the Democratic mayor appeared on the syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club and asserted...
Latest Sphere National Harbor Renderings Show ‘Mini Sphere’ Not So Mini
Newly released renderings from Sphere Entertainment illustrate the scale of the company's proposed $1 billion concert venue situated adjacent to MGM National Harbor. A rendering of Sphere National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. Sphere Entertainment...
Stormy September: Rare Nor’easter Washes Out Atlantic City Casino Revenue
A rare September nor'easter that battered shorelines from the Carolinas to New England disrupted play in Atlantic City last month. A sign warns of possible flooding during a major nor'easter near Atlantic City, New Jersey,...
Pennsylvania State Police Launch Tip Line as Skill Games Ban Takes Effect
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are urging the public to report businesses that continue operating or housing skill games—devices now classified as illegal slot machines following a state Supreme Court order that went into effect...
Mohegan Sun Invites Guests to Step Aboard the Titanic in New Immersive Experience
More than a century after the RMS Titanic sank on her maiden voyage, Mohegan Sun is bringing the ill-fated ocean liner back to life next month through an immersive experience. The Legend of the Titanic...
Penn State Football Isn’t the Only Thing Struggling in Happy Valley—So Is Its Casino
Penn State football is enduring a difficult year under first-year head coach Matt Campbell. The college town's local casino is also underwhelming in year one. Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell looks on...
Kamala Harris to Rally Las Vegas Casino Union Members Ahead of Nevada Gubernatorial Election
Nevada’s Culinary Union is enlisting former Vice President Kamala Harris to rally casino workers ahead of next month’s election, boosting Democratic gubernatorial nominee Aaron Ford in his bid to unseat Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. A...
FanDuel Pushes Back on High-Roller Image: Median Bet Is Just $5
FanDuel is facing intense scrutiny over allegations that its VIP program targets high-volume losing bettors with lavish perks—including personalized video messages from professional athletes. In response, the sportsbook released internal data showing that the vast...
Fair Play Enforcement Act: Colleges Could Face Millions in Fines Under New Bill
Prompted by recent eligibility controversies at LSU, bipartisan federal legislation would levy massive tax penalties on colleges that field former professional athletes or student-athletes with gambling violations. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin in action against...
