8250 stories by Devin O'Connor
HOMICIDE: Latest Fatal Shooting at Bally’s Kansas City Casino Sparks Renewed Safety Demands
A fatal shooting in the Bally’s Kansas City parking garage has left one person dead, marking a troubling return of violence to the property Kansas City police are actively searching for suspects after multiple gunshots erupted in the casino's parking structure late...
Louisiana Sports Betting: New Law Bans Bettors Who Harass Athletes
Sports bettors in Louisiana who harass players will soon face bans Legislation expected to be signed by Gov. Landry will create an exclusion list for sports bettors who threaten players The statute will also apply to coaches, referees, and anyone else involved...
Valve Attorneys Liken Loot Boxes to Happy Meal Toys, Not Gambling
Valve is pushing back on claims that loot boxes mimic gambling The games developer likens purchasing and opening a loot box to purchasing and opening a Happy Meal toy Valve Corporation has asked a New York State Court in Manhattan to dismiss...
‘Millionaire for Life’ Crowns Second Winner in Just Three Months
The top Millionaire for Life prize has officially been claimed again Despite only launching in February, the game has already minted two massive jackpot winners in record time Run by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), the same giant behind America's biggest lottery...
Indonesia Bans Polymarket After Taking Bets on President Prabowo Subianto’s Future
Prediction market Polymarket is no longer legally accessible in Indonesia The Indonesian government has labeled Polymarket as an illegal gambling platform The ban follows Polymarket offering trading on the president's political longevity Indonesia is continuing its crackdown on illegal gambling by blocking...
Can GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Help Treat Gambling Addiction? Doctors Weigh-In
Doctors suspect GLP-1 medicines might help fight gambling disorders Researchers say more data is needed before prescribing GLP-1 for gambling problems Health officials believe gambling problems are on the rise As gambling options become more prevalent than ever, public health experts warn...
Atlantic City Casinos See Q1 Profits Plummet 23% Amid Higher Costs
Atlantic City casino profits fell 23% in the first quarter Higher costs were blamed against flat net revenue Two casinos reported operating losses After Atlantic City casino profits shrunk by 4% in 2025, the first quarter of 2026 brought even deeper cuts...
Trump Loves Joking About 2028 Election. Even His Prediction Market Stirs the Pot
President Trump has made yet another joke about running in 2028 Trump's forthcoming prediction market, Truth Predict, jokes about the presidential election, too Trump is constitutionally barred from running for the presidency again President Donald Trump loves to tease that he might...
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Teen Gambling Crisis Deepening
Gambling problems among teens are growing, the National Institute on Drug Abuse claims The debate on whether sports prediction markets constitute gambling continues The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) made startling revelations on Thursday (May 21) in testimony before a House...
Philadelphia, Come on Down! ‘The Price Is Right’ Is Casting Contestants at Rivers Casino
"The Price Is Right" is conducting auditions for the show in Philadelphia on July 22 The casting call will be held at Rivers Casino Philadelphia in Fishtown If you've ever wanted to be a contestant on "The Price Is Right" and can...
