7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
FAIR Bet Act to Restore Gambling Losses Deduction Shot Down in Military Bill
The FAIR Bet Act won't be included in the National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Dina Titus says she will continue the fight in Congress FAIR Bet would restore the gambling losses tax deduction to 100% House Republicans say Rep. Dina Titus' (D-NV)...
71-Year-Old Man Who Won Big at Jake’s 58 Assaulted in Parking Lot by 24-Year-Old
Jake's 58 Casino was the site of an attempted robbery on Saturday afternoon A 71-year-old man was the victim in the incident, police say A 24-year-old was quickly apprehended and charged with felony robbery A 71-year-old man was the victim of a...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Walk to Support Suicide Prevention, Fundraising Surpasses $1 Million
Atlantic City casino workers walked to support suicide prevention on September 6 The casinos have helped raise more than $1 million since 2020 Suicide because of a gambling addiction is rare Atlantic City casino workers once again came together to support suicide...
Encore Boston Harbor Unionization Continues as Cage Workers Join Teamsters
Casino cage workers at Encore Boston Harbor have unionized The Teamsters now represent the cashiers Encore Boston is heavily unionized The unionization of Encore Boston Harbor continues as casino cage employees have agreed to join Teamsters Local 25. In a release issued...
Nevada Isn’t Necessarily a ‘Happy’ Place to Live, Report Claims
Nevada ranks poorly in a new study on the happiest states Nevada ranked 40th in overall happiness Nevada's high unemployment weighed heavily If happiness is what you're seeking, Nevada might not be the place for you. With the highest rate of gambling...
Atlantic City Welcomes Jay-Z, Beyonce, and The Weeknd This Weekend
Reform Alliance will hold its Casino Night & Gala this weekend in Atlantic City Ocean Casino Resort will once again host the shindig The gala is by invitation only Atlantic City is the place to be this weekend, as the Reform Alliance...
FinCEN: Mexican Drug Cartels, Chinese Networks Targeting Casinos
FinCEN says casinos continue to be targeted to launder money Chinese money laundering networks and Mexican drug cartels are colluding to wash dirty money The US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is urging financial institutions that handle large...
Thailand Casino Prospects Fade With Election of Prime Minister
Anutin Charnvirakul is the new prime minister of Thailand Charnvirakul is opposed to the liberalization of casinos The new PM says he will return the power of government to the people Casinos presumably aren't coming to Thailand after all. That's the likely...
Powerball Makes History as Jackpot Dodges Players Again, Prize Swells to $1.7 Billion
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, September 6, is an estimated $1.7 billion Powerball's top prize hasn't been won since May 31, 2025 The Powerball run has delivered many life-changing wins Saturday's Powerball drawing will make history after the game's top prize once...
American Gaming Association President Tells The Public Responsible ‘Gambling Isn’t Bad’
The American Gaming Association encourages bettors to bet responsibly The NFL season kicks off this week Legal bets on NFL games this season are expected to reach $30 billion Bill Miller, the president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), says...
