7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Wichita Falls Bookkeeper Reportedly Confesses to Stealing $200K to Gamble
A former bookkeeper in Wichita Falls allegedly stole from her employer An affidavit reports that much of the $200K in stolen funds went to tribal casinos in Oklahoma A former accountant in Wichita Falls who fled Texas for California has been arrested...
New York Casino Licensing Process Remains on Schedule, Other Reports ‘Wholly Inaccurate’
UPDATE: This article has been edited to correct errors that reported the downstate NY casino licenses might not be awarded until January 2026. New York casino licenses for the downstate region are to be issued before the year's end A false report...
Ryder Cup Odds Lengthen for Team USA Following Capt. Keegan Bradley’s Picks
Capt. Keegan Bradley has finalized Team USA Bradley opted not to play in the September Ryder Cup at Bethpage Team USA remains the betting favorite over Team Europe Team USA remains the betting favorite for the 45th Ryder Cup Matches next month,...
Tribal Casino Helps DEA Bust Drug Dealer With $300K Worth of Meth, Fentanyl
The DEA recently arrested a suspected drug dealer at a California tribal casino The suspect was allegedly found to have $300K in illicit drugs in his possession A California tribal casino is doing its part in the war on drugs. This week,...
Illegal Gambling Websites Dominating European iGaming Market
Illegal online gambling is a far richer market than the legal one in Europe Unregulated gambling websites generated an estimated $93.5 billion in the EU last year Illegal gambling operators had a good year in 2024, as their offshore casino and sports...
Elite Casino Resorts, Owner of Riverside, Acquiring Catfish Bend and FunCity Resort
Elite Casino Resorts is buying Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity The Iowa gaming company recently folded on a lawsuit challenging a casino in Cedar Rapids Elite already owns and operates three casinos in Iowa Elite Casino Resorts, headquartered in Iowa's Riverside, where...
UConn Prof Thinks VR Casinos Can Help Real World Problem Gamblers Find Relief
UConn is studying whether virtual reality casinos can help problem gamblers VR is thought to help with other addictions, including smoking Problem gambling rates are rising in the US. Can a virtual reality casino help problem gamblers overcome their addictions? An associate...
Fairfax Casino Opponents Support Formation of Virginia Gaming Commission
A grassroots group in Fairfax County continues to oppose a push to allow a casino in Northern Virginia The No Fairfax Casino Coalition is seeking a moratorium on new casinos until a state gaming commission is formed Opponents to allowing a casino...
Venmo to Monitor Accounts for Abuse From Angry Sports Bettors
Venmo is taking proactive steps to limit the harassment of student-athletes Many college athletes have faced abuse online for their performance from angry sports bettors Venmo is among the most popular payment services on college campuses Venmo is taking a proactive step...
PGA Tour Urges Lawmakers in Georgia, Home of the Masters, to Tee Up Sports Betting
The PGA Tour is supporting efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia The Peach State plays a major role in the PGA Tour's annual operations Officials with the PGA Tour, testifying on Monday before the House Study Committee on Gaming in Georgia,...
