7576 stories by Devin O'Connor
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....
BetRivers Maintains Sports Betting Monopoly in Delaware, Expands iCasino
Rush Street Interactive's BetRivers sports betting platform was dealt a winning hand in Delaware over the weekend when the state's General Assembly adjourned for the year without passing legislation that sought to end the sportsbook's monopoly. House Bill 365 was introduced in...
Bally’s Atlantic City Celebrates 45 Years With New Amenities, Free Hot Dogs
Bally's Atlantic City doesn't officially turn 45 until Dec. 29, but the Boardwalk casino and resort is celebrating its birthday early while the East Coast gaming hub is amid its busy season. Bally's Atlantic City is getting its birthday party started months...
Skillz Sues Skill Game Competitor Voodoo for Allegedly Using Bots
Skillz, a mobile gaming platform and game developer that allows players to compete for money in head-to-head matchups, is suing a rival competitor on allegations that it uses computer bots in its apps. In a federal lawsuit filed in New York's Southern...
First-Time Gambler Wins Massive Jackpot at Hard Rock Atlantic City
A man who claimed to have never gambled before struck it rich just moments after placing his first bet at a casino resort in Atlantic City. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City said in a release that a lucky gambler arrived...
Dr. Miriam Adelson Begins Pouring Money Into Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign
Dr. Miriam Adelson, the largest shareholder of Las Vegas Sands with a 46% ownership position, is opening up her deep pocketbook to support her longtime friend Donald Trump in his presidential reelection bid. Newly disclosed campaign finance data from the Federal Election...
Okada Manila Owner Folds on Acquiring Stalled Emerald Bay in Philippines’ Cebu
The parent company of Okada Manila in the Philippines' Entertainment City revealed Tuesday it will no longer pursue acquiring the stalled project in Cebu called Emerald Bay. In a statement from Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI), the company said it...
Bingo Game Pays Off for Azamara Cruise Passenger With $50K Room Upgrade
A lucky cruise passenger aboard an Azamara ship received an unforgettable room upgrade after winning a bingo game at sea. A video went viral on TikTok this week under the profile "Mr. Talcott." The man in the clip -- Michael Rivera --...
Las Vegas Room Rates to Climb Following Mirage, Tropicana Exits
The nightly rate for a Las Vegas hotel room is expected to become costlier following the closures of Tropicana and The Mirage. Tropicana closed in April and with it, the Strip's room inventory dwindled by 1,467 guestrooms. The Mirage is set to...
Macau Customs Officer Among 93 People Charged in Illegal Bookmaking Scheme
A Macau customs officer is among 93 people who have been charged for their alleged participation in an illegal sports gambling business that spread to Hong Kong and the Guangdong Province. Macau's Judiciary Police revealed that 50 suspects residing in Macau, 42...
