8174 stories by Devin O'Connor
The Coney Pledges $200M Community Trust if Granted Casino License
The proposed Coney Casino & Resort in Brooklyn is sweetening its pitch in hopes of landing one of the three commercial gaming licenses allocated for New York's downstate region. Robert Cornegy, a former Democratic member of the New York City Council representing...
Kentucky Casino Bill Would Give Voters Control
January marks the start of a new year and legislatures across the nation convening for their 2025 sessions. Gaming expansion is again a topic of discussion in several state capitals, and that lends even to Kentucky, a state that has maintained a...
Northern Virginia Casino Bill Introduced, Tysons Development Could Cost $6B
Legislation to allow a casino in Northern Virginia in Tysons has again been introduced in the Richmond capital. However, this year the measure has a new, more powerful primary sponsor. On Tuesday, Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax) filed Senate Bill...
Federal Regulatory Boss Whose Agency Oversees Election Betting Resigns
The chair of the federal agency that regulates derivates markets, which has recently expanded to include controversial wagering on politics, is resigning. Rostin Behnam was first appointed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in July 2017 by President Donald Trump. After...
Cedar Rapids Casino Studies Suggest Iowa Gaming Market Already Saturated
Two studies probing the economic impact of allowing a casino in Cedar Rapids concluded that Iowa's commercial gaming industry has likely already reached its saturation point. Last summer, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) ordered two market studies regarding a casino...
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Informs Employees of Data Breach
Rivers Casino Philadelphia has acknowledged that its computer systems storing sensitive information on employees were compromised last fall. In a letter to employees, the casino owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming confirmed a "data security incident" that may have compromised personal...
Virginia Latest State to Field iGaming Legislation, Strong Opposition Likely
Virginia is the latest state to see a statute to authorize online casino gambling filed in its capital. It's the start of a new year, and with state legislatures assembling for their 2025 sessions, gaming is once again front and center in...
Maryland iGaming Bill Filed, State Voters Would Have Final Say on Online Casinos
Legislation to authorize online casino gambling in Maryland was filed this week by the same House lawmaker who last year unsuccessfully fought for internet casinos and table games. House Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary (D-Howard) prefiled House Bill 17 ahead of the Maryland General...
Carnival Cruise Line Reminds Passengers Gambling Is Only Allowed Inside Casino
Carnival Cruise Line is reminding passengers that engaging in games of chance for money is prohibited everywhere aboard its vessels except the designated casino. John Heald, Carnival's brand ambassador, recently responded to a guest inquiry about whether Carnival would set aside a...
MGM Resorts Spent Heavily Opposing Skill Games, Northern Virginia Casino
MGM Resorts International spent more than $755K on lobbying efforts opposing a push to allow a commercial casino resort in Northern Virginia. The Las Vegas-based gaming giant also contributed to Virginia lawmakers who opposed legislation to authorize controversial slot-like gaming machines in...
