8174 stories by Devin O'Connor
Reno Sports Arena at Grand Sierra Resort Gains Conditional Land-Use Permit
Meruelo Group is seeking $100 million in Reno tax money to build a sports arena The Reno sports arena has gained a conditional land-use permit The arena is part of a $1 billion expansion of the Grand Sierra Resort The Reno sports...
Alabama Gaming Package Easily Defeated, Author Predicts Ban to Continue for Decades
Alabama will remain free of casinos, sports betting, and lottery gaming A gaming package was quickly defeated just days after its introduction The legislation's author thinks the gaming prohibition will remain for decades The Alabama gaming package introduced only last week has...
Top Atlantic City Casino Executive Predicts ‘Renaissance’ for New Jersey Beach Town
Atlantic City is gearing up for a busy summer season A top casino official is predicting a renaissance of the casino town Atlantic City is returning its annual airshow this July President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed on countries worldwide caused a global...
Mega Millions Jackpot Odds Improve With New $5 Per Play Format
Mega Millions is being overhauled beginning next week The price of a basic ticket is increasing from $2 to $5 Officials say the change will benefit players Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot for the final $2 per play drawing is a measly $43...
American Gaming Association Deploys New Responsible Play Program
The American Gaming Association has published updated responsible gaming messaging The AGA encourages its members to include the "Play Smart from the Start" program in their communications and advertising Some lawmakers think more responsible play protections for sports betting are needed The...
Sweden’s Last Casino to Close, Proliferation of Online Gaming Blamed
In 2026, Sweden will be free of brick-and-mortar casinos The lone remaining casino, Casino Cosmopol Stockholm, will close at the year's end Online gaming and responsible gaming safeguards have been blamed for in-person revenue declines Sweden is closing its final remaining brick-and-mortar...
Alabama Gaming Package Unveiled With Casinos, Lottery, and Sports Betting
A gaming package in Alabama has been introduced The bills seek to authorize a lottery, casinos, and sports betting Many conservatives and religious groups oppose gambling The long-awaited Alabama gaming package has finally been unveiled. As expected, state Sen. Greg Albritton (D-Atmore)...
Baltimore City Files Lawsuit Against FanDuel and DraftKings, Alleges Predatory Business Practices
Baltimore has sued FanDuel and DraftKings The city's complaint alleges unfair business practices The sportsbooks have not yet responded to the litigation The City of Baltimore has brought a lawsuit in Baltimore City's Circuit Court alleging that two leading sportsbooks operating in...
Richmond Casino Property Acquired by City Government for $5.5 Million
Property in Richmond, Va. that nearly became the grounds of a casino has been sold The Richmond government paid $5.5 million for the 96 acres A public park and possible development are planned The City of Richmond, Va. has completed its $5.5...
Minnesota Casino Latest Cyberattack Victim, Hackers Continue Targeting Tribes
A tribal casino in Minnesota remains impacted by a cyberattack Jackpot Junction's slots remain unavailable The cyberattack's impact is entering its second week A Minnesota casino is the latest victim to fall prey to a cyberattack. The tribally owned property's operations were...
