7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Petersburg Casino Referendum Approved for November Ballot
Voters in Petersburg, Va., this November will pick not only their next U.S. president but also decide whether they wish to allow a commercial casino in their city. On Monday, Petersburg Circuit Court Judge Dennis Martin signed off on referendum language drafted...
Monaco’s Monte-Carlo Casino Boarding Crystal Symphony Cruise Ship
The Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco's famed French Riviera is one of the world's oldest and iconic casinos. Owned and operated by the Société des Bains de Mer, a publicly traded gaming company headquartered in Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Casino announced Monday a...
Nebraska Legislature to Mull Online Sports Betting to Ease Property Taxes
The Nebraska Legislature reconvenes for a special session next Thursday, July 25, to discuss possible ways to reduce property taxes for homeowners. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) isn't exactly a fan of more gambling after voters in the Cornhusker State approved commercial...
The Star Suffers Technical Glitch, Powers Down Slots and Electronic Table Games
Star Entertainment confirmed Monday that a planned upgrade of its three casino floors in Australia to enable cashless gaming caused a technical malfunction, resulting in slot machines and electronic table games being turned off. There is no word about when the games...
Donald Trump 2024 Odds Further Shorten Following Assassination Attempt
Former President Donald Trump has been the 2024 betting front-runner for some time. But his odds of winning the Nov. 5 election and ousting incumbent President Joe Biden from the White House have further shortened following yesterday's failed assassination attempt of the...
Iowa Gaming Regulators Detail Timeline for Cedar Rapids Casino Bid
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) says it will consider a proposal for a commercial casino resort in Cedar Rapids following the state's recent termination of a moratorium on new gaming licenses. Effective July 1, Iowa's gaming regulatory is again free...
MGM Resorts International Opens Another Hotel in China
MGM Resorts International is living up to its name, as the Las Vegas-based casino operator continues to expand its international portfolio. MGM Shenzhen, a beachside hotel in the Yantian District overlooking Mirs Bay, recently opened on the northern side of the Hong...
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says Sports Betting Was Forced On Baseball
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has doubled down on comments he previously made that the professional sports organization didn't want sports betting to expand outside of Nevada. Speaking this week with The Dallas Morning News ahead of this weekend's MLB All-Star...
Oklahoma Sports Betting Odds Remain Long, Likely Not Coming Anytime Soon
Oklahoma will likely remain on the sports betting sidelines for the foreseeable future, a tribal spokesperson reveals. Matthew Morgan is the chair of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association, which represents the interests of the Sooner State's 25 federally recognized tribes that hold...
President Joe Biden 2024 Odds Lengthen Following NATO Press Conference
President Joe Biden addressed the nation and world on Thursday night for the first time since his dismal June 27 debate performance that left many of his supporters wondering if the commander-in-chief is mentally equipped to serve another four years. While the...
