6087 stories by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Industry Leader ‘Fairly Optimistic’ About 2023
It seems as if every year in Atlantic City is of paramount importance. But 2023 is shaping up to be extraordinarily critical for the town's nine casino resorts. It's the first workday of the year for many employees. While it's during this...
Macau Casinos Dealt Problematic Hand with Nongaming Obligations: Analyst
The 10-year gaming concessions that the six Macau casino operators agreed to in November came with conditions that could render the market less attractive. That's according to Ben Lee, a leading gaming analyst who's focused on Asia markets. Macau and its six...
Tucson Casino Cleared for Construction After President Biden Signs Pascua Tribal Act
Arizona's Tucson area could soon become home to another Native American-owned casino. That's after President Joe Biden signed legislation over the holidays that clears the way for the gaming project. Arizona's Pascua Yaqui Tribe received federal recognition in 1978. But the federal...
Harrington Raceway & Casino Reopens, But Stays Quiet on Recent Tech Disruptions
Harrington Raceway & Casino in Delaware reopened for business just in time for Saturday's New Year's Eve festivities. But the property -- owned by the Delaware State Fair -- is otherwise keeping quiet on the recent technical disruptions that forced the racino...
Macau Casinos Win $5.25B in 2022, Enclave Hopeful for 2023 Recovery
Macau casinos won MOP42.2 billion -- roughly US$5.25 billion -- in 2022. The six commercial gaming operators saw their gaming income cut by more than half from the prior year, as the casinos won about $10.8 billion in 2021. Macau's Gaming Inspection...
Massachusetts Online Sports Betting Application Review to Resume
The holidays are ending, but the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's (MGC) busy season will continue when the agency reconvenes this Tuesday, Jan. 3. The MGC is amid a marathon regulatory probe of numerous sports betting applications from an array of interests seeking market...
Mega Millions Avoids Winners, New Year to Start With $785M Bang
Mega Millions last night evaded players for a 22nd consecutive drawing. The winning numbers were 1-3-6-44-51, and the gold Mega Ball 7. The drawing's Megaplier was 3x. Mega Million's final jackpot of $685 million had the distinction of being the largest lottery prize...
Mega Millions Climbs to $685M, Recent Winner Claims Dead Dad Told Him to Play
The final Mega Millions drawing of the year is just hours away. And the lottery game's largest drawing in the final week of the year continues to balloon. Mega Millions is experiencing a surge in play, as the clock ticks to a...
Rivers Casino Des Plaines Paychecks Allegedly Intercepted By Mail Thief
Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois believes more than a dozen employee paychecks were intercepted in the mail and illegally cashed. Coowned by Churchill Downs and Rush Street Gaming and fully operated by the latter, the payroll department at Rivers Casino Des...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Jake’s 58 Casino Expansion Bill
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation this week that allows Jake's 58 Casino on Long Island to significantly expand its gaming operations. Hochul signed Assembly Bill 2210/Senate Bill 7685 on Wednesday night. The governor's office disclosed the legislation's signing to...
