7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Vermont Responsible Gaming Program Debuts, as Thousands Struggle With Betting Issues
The Vermont Department of Mental Health last week launched its website dedicated to helping those afflicted with gambling disorders and addictions. Gambling in the Green Mountain State remains relatively limited, as there are no commercial or tribal casinos, pari-mutuel wagering, or iGaming....
Iowa Gaming Regulators Order Market Study Regarding Cedar Rapids Casino
Iowa gaming regulators announced Monday that they want a market study on how a casino resort in Cedar Rapids would impact the state's commercial gaming industry. During the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's (IRGC) Monday meeting at the Prairie Meadows Casino and...
Arkansas Casino Referendum Campaign Submits Signatures to State for Validation
The Arkansas casino referendum campaign called Local Voters in Charge today submitted more than 162,000 signatures to state Secretary John Thurston's office for validation. Local Voters in Charge is seeking to disqualify Pope County for a commercial casino. Statewide voters in 2018...
Macau Casinos Toss Free Drinks, Snacks on Government Orders
Macau casinos were recently ordered to scale back how many complimentary snacks and beverages they hand out to casino patrons. The reduced freebies have not had a material negative impact on their businesses, so claims the local government. Macau's Government Tourism Office...
GambleAware Survey Finds Robust Public Support for Firmer Advertising Rules
New research commissioned by GambleAware, the UK's leading nonprofit committed to educating the public on gambling harms and tailoring prevention and treatment programs, finds there's robust public support for stricter regulations for gambling advertisements. Market research firm Ipsos found that 67% of...
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Celebrates 15th Anniversary With New Events Space
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh turns 15 years old in August. In anticipation of celebrating its quindecennial, the resort owned and operated by Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming recently finished a $6.6 million refreshment of the property. The investment focused on events, with the $6.6...
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest: With Joey Chestnut Absent, Miki Sudo Stars
The Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest was without its biggest star today, as Joey Chestnut, the top dog in the world of competitive eating, was forced to sit on the sidelines due to a sponsorship dispute with a plant-based hot...
Bloomberry Resorts Expects Solaire North to Break Even in Year One
Bloomberry Resorts officials say operations at its Solaire North luxury casino resort in northern Metro Manila are off to a strong start. The Philippines-based company opened Solaire North, a $1 billion development, in Quezon City on May 25. The luxury resort is...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Surveillance Shortcomings Result in $545K Fine
Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia has agreed to a $545,000 fine to settle several regulatory violations. Investigative and compliance officials with the Virginia Lottery, which regulates commercial gaming in the commonwealth, recently negotiated a settlement with the casino owned and operated by...
Gulfside Casino Partnership Sue Arkansas Officials Over Pope County License
Gulfside Casino Partnership alleges in a lawsuit filed in Arkansas' Pulaski County Circuit Court that state officials colluded with a rival bidder regarding a gaming license earmarked for Pope County. Mississippi-based Gulfside is controlled by riverboat pioneers Terry Green and Rick Carter....
