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Devin O'Connor
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The Billion-Dollar Dream Is Back: Powerball Jackpot Nears Historic Territory
State-run lotteries in the United States date back to 1964, when the New Hampshire Lottery launched as the nation's first modern lotto. In the six decades since, only 14 jackpots have ever crossed the $1...
No Dice for North Jersey: Atlantic City Keeps Its Casino Monopoly
Atlantic City casinos dodged a major in-state threat after New Jersey lawmakers declined to place a North Jersey casino referendum on the 2026 ballot. An aerial view of the Meadowlands Racetrack and MetLife Stadium in...
Florida’s Illegal Arcade Crackdown Sparks Backlash From Seniors
Florida seniors are pushing back against a statewide crackdown on gray-market arcades, defending the storefronts as vital social hubs even as regulators target them for operating illegal slot machines. An arcade in St. Petersburg has...
Survey Says! ‘Family Feud’ Coming to Neighborhood Skill Games
"Family Feud" is coming to skill game terminals, bringing the iconic television game show brand to storefronts, bars, and fraternal halls across the nation. Steve Harvey hosts an episode of "Celebrity Family Feud" that aired...
Kalshi, Polymarket Secure Official Sports Data in Landmark Genius Sports Deals
The world’s two largest prediction markets are partnering with Genius Sports to integrate official league data and settlement services into their trading platforms, with Polymarket also adding live sports streaming. Genius Sports is lending its...
‘Trump Slump’ Becomes Rallying Cry for Culinary Union Ahead of Las Vegas Visit
Wall Street surged Tuesday as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit record highs, but Democrats and Nevada’s Culinary Union argue that President Donald Trump's administration is driving a "Trump Slump" on the...
President Trump Returns to Las Vegas for Rally at Red Rock Casino. Here’s How to Get Tickets
President Donald Trump is returning to Las Vegas, with the former casino owner scheduled to deliver a speech on Wednesday (Aug. 5) at 1:30 p.m. local time at Red Rock Casino Resort. President Donald Trump...
Australia Drops Blunt Truth About Prediction Markets: ‘You’re Likely to Lose Money’
Australia is reminding the public that prediction markets are not licensed as financial exchanges and that those who utilize such global trading platforms should expect to lose money. The Sydney Opera House and the city's...
Another Louisiana Riverboat Casino Heads for Dry Dock Near New Orleans
The shift toward brick-and-mortar gaming in Louisiana is picking up momentum near New Orleans, where plans are underway to transition the Amelia Belle riverboat casino into an inland resort. The Amelia Belle Casino in Louisiana...
Las Vegas-Based Allegiant Bets on Free Drinks, Premium Seats
Las Vegas-based budget carrier Allegiant Air is introducing complimentary drink service and debuting first-class cabins as it reshapes its onboard experience. Allegiant aircraft and a Spirit airplane are parked at Harry Reid International Airport with...
