7576 stories by Devin O'Connor
Casino Hotel Price-Fixing Lawsuits Continue to Go Resorts’ Way
Las Vegas and Atlantic City casino hotels continue to defend how they price their hotel rooms amid two proposed class-action lawsuits alleging that resorts have conspired to overcharge consumers. To date, federal courts have ruled against plaintiffs' claims that by sharing sensitive...
VP Debate Showcases Key Policy Differences but Also Cordiality, 2024 Odds Unmoved
The first and only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election season was a much more cordial affair than what the candidates' respective running mates stomached last month. The more than 90-minute discussion was amiable throughout, heavy on policy, and gave both...
Deadline Approaching for $1.13B Mega Millions Ticket To Be Redeemed
On Tuesday, March 26, a lucky lottery player purchased a physical Mega Millions ticket that hit the jackpot. The prize was worth $1.13 billion, the ninth-largest lottery reward in United States history. Over six months later, the ticket still hasn't been redeemed....
Hard Rock Rockford Delivers New Tax Revenue, but Also Competition
Hard Rock Casino Rockford in Illinois opened in late August with 1,300 slot machines, 50 live dealer table games, a Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, and a dedicated poker room. The casino managed by Hard Rock International, a fully owned subsidiary of the...
Pennsylvania Casino Employment Grows, Diversity Hiring Stagnates
Pennsylvania casinos hired additional workers over the past year but men accounted for the bulk of the jobs. Casino employment by race remained unchanged during the state's 2023/24 fiscal year. On Monday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) released its 17th Annual...
Macau Celebrates China’s 75th Birthday, Readies 25th Anniversary of Enclave’s Return
Macau celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Proclamation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) on Tuesday. The enclave that relies on casino gambling to run its local economy commemorated China's sole ruling party assuming power with Mao Zedong declaring victory in...
Powerful New Jersey Lawmaker’s Casino Smoking Comments Draw Fiery Response
The ongoing allowance of casino smoking was brought up on Friday at the Southern New Jersey Development Council's 42nd Annual Sound Off for South Jersey Legislative Conference at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. A powerful Democratic lawmaker's comments on the issue...
Wyoming Gaming Agency Commissions iGaming Study
The Wyoming Gaming Commission has ordered a study to consider the feasibility of additional gaming in the Cowboy State. Wyoming's state gaming regulatory agency has contracted Spectrum Gaming Group, a prominent consultancy that specializes in the regulation, economics, and policy of legal...
Future of California Cardrooms Murky After Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Tribal Measure
California is home to more than 80 cardrooms where poker and versions of other popular casino games modified to adhere to the state's ban on commercial house-banked table games operate. The future of those privately owned commercial enterprises is in jeopardy after...
Veteran Gaming Regulator Calls for Uniform Rules to Protect Young Adults
A veteran gaming regulator who oversaw one of the country's largest gambling markets says states should have uniform minimum ages to participate whether it be to enter a casino or buy a lottery ticket. David Rebuck retired in March after leading the...
