7657 stories by Devin O'Connor
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...
Marriott Hotel Near Rivers Casino Des Plaines Sold, Will Undergo Renovation
The closest hotel to Rivers Casino Des Plaines has sold for a second time in less than a year. The Real Deal Chicago first reported the news that the Courtyard by Marriott located at 2950 S. River Road in Des Plaines was...
Las Vegas Visitation Up in August, But Gaming Revenue Down
Las Vegas welcomed nearly 3.4 million visitors last month, a 2.4% year-over-year increase. However, the volume bump didn't pay off on the casino floors, as a difficult calendar and poor house win rates sent gaming revenue south. The Nevada Gaming Control Board...
Norfolk Casino Secures Planning Commission Approval, But Smoking Issue Raised
The Norfolk casino project from Boyd Gaming and Virginia's Pamunkey Indian Tribe gained approval from the city's Planning Commission on Thursday in a 5-1 vote. With the Planning Commission's blessing, the Norfolk casino proposal moves to the City Council for final approval....
2024 U.S. Presidential Election Bets Top $1B, as Political Wagering Controversy Continues
The 2024 United States presidential election has garnered more than $1 billion in bets, as the legal saga about whether political wagering should be permitted, and which government agency should govern such gambling, continues to play out in federal court. Polymarket is...
Jake’s 58 Casino Breaks Ground on New Building and Parking Garage
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel on New York's Long Island is undergoing a $210 million renovation and expansion, and construction on the resort's new building in Islandia is set to soon begin. Jake's 58 is embarking on its next chapter as new competition...
Report: Steve Wynn Tells Donald Trump to Tone Down Rhetoric
Former casino magnate Steve Wynn reportedly told former President Donald Trump that his 2024 campaign messaging has veered off course. Politico reports that Wynn, 82, recently met with Trump, 78. Trump owned casinos in Atlantic City and Indiana during his real estate...
Tahoe Biltmore Casino Set for Auction, Waldorf Astoria Redevelopment in Question
The next chapter of the storied Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino is in jeopardy after the development group that acquired the historic property in 2021 defaulted on a more than $100 million loan. SFGATE.com broke the news that EKN Development, a real...
US Sports Betting Industry Poised for Market Valuation Growth
New research from a leading gaming intelligence firm suggests the legal sports betting industry in the United States is only just getting started. Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, the research division of Washington, DC-based Vixio Gambling Compliance, a regulatory technology company that provides its...
Louisiana Sports Betting Fuels State Gaming Revenue in August
Louisiana casinos reported a 12% year-over-year gaming revenue increase in August. The casinos' retail and mobile sports betting operations were most responsible for the surge. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) revealed that commercial casino revenue totaled approximately $191.5 million last month....
