8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
Bettors Betting on Who President Biden Will Pardon Next, Fauci’s Stock Climbs
In the aftermath of President Joe Biden pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, for all offenses he has committed or may have committed from Jan. 1, 2014, through Dec. 1, 2024, bettors on political wagering exchanges are staking money on who the president...
New Zealand Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Casino Robbery
A New Zealand man will remain behind bars after a judge accepted his guilty plea related to a robbery that occurred in September 2023 at Auckland's SkyCity Casino. Eru Andrew Stevens, 58, has a long rap sheet and a deep history of...
Washington Post Probes Sweepstakes, Regulated Industry Calls for iGaming
Veteran Washington Post features writer Rick Maese did a deep dive into the controversial world of online "sweepstakes" casinos that claim not to be gambling websites because they initially give new players an allotment of free coins. Sweeps casinos bill themselves as...
Royal Caribbean Overhauls Casino Rewards, Free Cruises Now More Restrictive
One of the most generous casino rewards programs at sea is becoming a bit more limited. This month, Royal Caribbean quietly overhauled its Club Royale rewards program. Club Royale is the loyalty scheme for Casino Royale casinos aboard the cruise line's vessels....
Hard Rock Bristol Thinking Expansion Just Weeks After Opening Virginia Casino
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol opened on November 14. Now, just weeks into the $515 million integrated resort's story, the ownership group is already thinking about its next chapter. Hard Rock opened in Southern Virginia near the Tennessee border to...
Macau Gambling Revenue Inches Closer to 2019 Levels, Outlook Remains Mixed
Macau gambling revenue last month totaled 18.4 billion patacas (US$2.3 billion). The November result represents 80.4% of the $2.86 billion the six casino operators won from gamblers in prepandemic November 2019. The world's richest gaming market continues to inch closer to revenue...
Caesars Virginia in Danville Now Accepting Hotel Room Reservations
Caesars Virginia is now accepting hotel reservations for stays beginning next month. A co-development from Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the $750 million resort destination will power on its 1,500 slot and electronic gaming machines, and get...
Atlantic City Beach Restoration Project Underway as Casino High Season Passes
Atlantic City casinos, specifically Ocean, Hard Rock, and Resorts on the northern end of the Boardwalk, have been complaining that the sand outside their resorts is eroding. This week, in what's a better late than never scenario, the US Army Corps of...
Andrew Yang Likens Sports Betting to the Lottery Being a Tax on the Poor
Andrew Yang, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate whose signature policy position was establishing a monthly basic income subsidy of $1K for all US citizens, believes the liberalization of sports betting has been a net negative for society. Yang, a businessman, attorney, lobbyist,...
New Jersey Strengthens Policy to Protect Combat Sports Betting Integrity
The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) has updated its sports betting policy to put those involved in combat sports on alert that they must refrain from wagering on all boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts, UFC, kickboxing, and other combat sports....
