8126 stories by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Governor Vetoes Another Gaming Bill, Demands Regulatory Authority
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) has made it abundantly clear that she won't sign legislation authorizing additional gambling in the commonwealth unless lawmakers first approve and allocate funding for the creation of an independent gaming regulatory commission. A day after Spanberger vetoed...
Congress Demands Answers From CFTC Regarding Suspected Insider Trading on Iran War
US Rep. Torres wants the CFTC to probe Polymarket trading related to the US-Iran ceasefire Newly formed trading accounts on Polymarket made $550K in profits on the ceasefire deal Prediction markets continue to face insider trading scrutiny Democratic lawmakers in Congress are...
Caesars Entertainment Opens First Casino in Oklahoma With Native American Tribe
Harrah's Oklahoma is open in Chandler The tribal casino is a joint partnership between the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Caesars Entertainment Chandler marks Caesars Entertainment's first property in the Sooner State Caesars Entertainment is among the nation's largest and most recognized...
Here’s Why Northern Virginia Casino Bill Was Vetoed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger
Virginia Gov. Spanberger has vetoed the Fairfax County casino bill The local government in the Northern Virginia county never asked for casino privileges On Thursday, April 9, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) vetoed legislation that sought to allow a casino resort in...
Wisconsin Aims For ‘Equitable Model’ for Tribal Online Sports Betting
Online sports betting is now legal in Wisconsin Online sportsbooks are reserved for tribal nations with Class III gaming compacts Gov. Evers wants to ensure that all tribes benefit from mobile sports gambling Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) has signed legislation allowing...
Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel in $65 Million Renovation
MotorCity Casino Hotel is beginning a $65 million update The bulk of the money will be spent on refreshing the property's hotel rooms and suites Billionaire Marian Ilitch owns the Detroit casino Detroit's MotorCity Casino Hotel is undergoing a multi-year $65 million...
Trump Pitches “No Tax on Tips” in Vegas as Gamblers Query Deductions
President Trump is set to visit Las Vegas on April 19 His visit comes a day after Tax Day Trump is expected to promote his No Tax on Tips policy President Donald Trump will travel next week to Las Vegas, where he's...
Atlantic City Casino Profits Drop in 2025 As Bally’s Posts Operating Loss
Atlantic City casino profits were down in 2025 Bally's reported a gross operating loss, causing further concern for the future of the Boardwalk resort Borgata maintained its dominance in the Atlantic City casino market Atlantic City casino industry profitability is shrinking, as...
Polymarket reports suspicious trading ahead of US-Iran ceasefire
Analysis by Dune illustrates potentially suspicious prediction market trading activity on Polymarket Ahead of Ceasefire The CFTC says prediction markets bear the brunt of responsibility in detecting insider trading An analysis of publicly available blockchain data linked to Polymarket's prediction market has...
Pennsylvania Illegal Gambling Firms Agree $5M Closure And Forfeiture Deal
Pennsylvania has secured a $5 million forfeiture from two illegal gambling companies The enterprises have agreed to close in part of their plea deals AG Dave Sunday continues cracking down on illegal slots in the commonwealth Two companies in Pennsylvania that claimed...
