7576 stories by Devin O'Connor
Kamala Harris’ Odds Improve After 2024 Debate Against Donald Trump
By most accounts, Vice President Kamala Harris was deemed the winner of Tuesday night's presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. Her strong performance wasn't a total surprise, as she was the betting favorite on the political wagering exchange Polymarket to be...
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits, $800M Winning Ticket Sold in Texas
We have a winner. After 27 consecutive Mega Millions drawings without a ticket matching the five white balls and gold Mega Ball, the jackpot finally hit on Tuesday, September 10. Tuesday night's winning numbers were 1, 2, 16, 24, and 66,...
Bet365 Faces More Backlash for Adjusting Odds After Bets Placed
Bet365 is facing a slew of criticism on Tuesday after the sportsbook adjusted odds on accepted bets after realizing that a backup running back would be the starter for the San Francisco 49ers during the team's "Monday Night Football" game. Jordan Mason...
Republican Jewish Coalition Announces Record Ad Buy to Support Donald Trump
The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), heavily supported by Las Vegas Sands billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson, announced on Monday that it will spend $10 million in the key 2024 battleground states of Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan, and Arizona to put former President Donald...
Illinois City Reportedly Trying to Woo Boyd Gaming With Land-Based Casino Incentives
Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming has operated the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria, Ill., for 28 years. Local officials in neighboring Peoria are reportedly hoping to lure Boyd to the west side of the Illinois River for a new brick-and-mortar property. WMBD...
Arkansas Casino Referendum Likely to Remain Following Special Master’s Report
The odds of the Arkansas casino referendum remaining on the November 5 ballot shortened this week after a special master assigned to review litigation challenging the campaign's canvassing procedures found little evidence of wrongdoing. The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is trying to...
Political Bettors Predict Outcome of First Debate Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
The second presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle will mark the first time former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris square off. Tuesday night's showdown comes 75 days after Trump exposed President Joe Biden during their June 27 debate...
Mega Millions to Increase Ticket Price, Ditch Megaplier and Just the Jackpot Options
Mega Millions is reportedly set for major modifications in how the interstate lottery game operates. In April, Casino.org reported rumblings first revealed by LotteryGeeks.com that the Mega Millions Consortium was mulling a substantial ticket price surge. Newly disclosed documents from the Texas...
MGM Resorts Doubles Down on Japan Commitment, Strikes Termination Clause
MGM Resorts International has reaffirmed its commitment to Japan by striking a clause that would have allowed the Las Vegas-based gaming operator to jump ship on its multibillion-dollar undertaking in Osaka. In September 2021, the Osaka Prefecture selected MGM as its casino...
Star Entertainment Sells Brisbane Treasury Building Lease After Shuttering Casino
Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment confirmed on Friday its intent to sell its leasehold interest in the Brisbane Treasury Building. The news comes roughly two weeks after Star closed the casino the company run from inside the historic building for nearly...
