6095 stories by Devin O'Connor
Alabama Bingo Halls in Jefferson County Raided by Federal, State Law Enforcement
Some 14 bingo halls in Alabama's Jefferson County were raided by federal and state law enforcement agencies this week, the state's attorney general has confirmed. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) held a press conference Tuesday to announce the seizure of 14...
Cowlitz Indian Tribe Terminating Mohegan Partnership as Ilani Casino Operator
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe in Washington announced Wednesday that it's terminating its longtime partnership with Mohegan to operate its ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield. Cowlitz tribal officials informed their roughly 4,000 members that after careful consideration, the Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority (CTGA)...
Ocean Casino Resort Seeks Permission to Install Helipad Atop Parking Garage
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is undergoing an $85 million property overhaul. The investment will complete the remaining guest rooms and suites on the 12 floors that were never finished when the property first opened in 2012. Ocean Casino officials this...
DraftKings Drops Music Video in Collaboration with Rick Ross, Fat Joe
DraftKings was known as a daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator before the gaming firm transitioned into sports betting and iGaming. The Boston-based company can now add music producer to its portfolio after dropping its first track this week in collaboration with three...
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Legislation Forthcoming to Regulate Machines
Pennsylvania skill gaming machines continue to multiply inside restaurants and bars across the commonwealth. One state Senator says it's long past due that the state legalizes the controversial gaming terminals in order to protect consumers and generate tax revenue. Skill gaming machines...
Florida Lottery Player Wins $2M After Spending Savings on Daughter’s Cancer Care
The Florida Lottery's latest winner is seemingly most deserving of the prize. Lottery officials in the Sunshine State announced last week that Geraldine Gimblet of Lakeland claimed a $2 million scratch-off prize. Gimblet's riches came as a result of the lottery's "$2,000,000...
Horseshoe Baltimore Casino Workers Receive Pay Raise Following Union Negotiations
Union workers at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore have reached a new contract with the property's operator, Caesars Entertainment. The deal will see employees receive significant compensation increases over the next three years. About 600 employees at the downtown Baltimore casino near M&T Bank...
GeoComply Taps Former Secret Service Special Agent to Join Risk Services Team
GeoComply has poached one of the Secret Service's special agents whose career has focused on cybercrime, fraud, and money laundering. Vancouver-based GeoComply is a gaming industry leader in geolocation, fraud, and risk services. The company's flagship product is "PinPoint," which can isolate...
Atlantic City Casino Profits Decline in 2022 as Industry Struggles Post-Pandemic
Atlantic City casinos generated substantially more revenue in 2022 than the nine properties did in 2021, but their bottom lines collectively declined nearly 5%. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) issued net revenue and gross operating reports for the nine...
Macau Casinos Catered to Almost 5M Visitors During 2023 First Quarter
Macau casinos rely heavily on visitation from mainland China. With Macau's borders now freely open to Chinese people, as well as travelers coming from Hong Kong and Taiwan, the enclave is as busy as it's been since COVID-19 arose more than three...
