4065 stories by Devin O'Connor
Sexting Scandal Alters US Senate Race Odds in North Carolina
Former North Carolina State Senator Cal Cunningham's sexting scandal is greatly lengthening his odds of winning the US Senate seat for North Carolina that's up for grabs on November 3. Cunningham, the Democratic challenger to Republican incumbent Thom Tillis, has admitted to...
Convicted Illegal Bookmaker with Ties to Chicago Outfit Faces New Federal Charges
A Chicago man who in 2002 was sentenced to 3½ years in federal prison for operating an illegal gambling ring under the protection of the mob is facing new charges. The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois alleges Gregory...
Illinois Casinos Deliver State Education $74M Less in 2020 Fiscal Year
Illinois casinos experienced a gross gaming revenue (GGR) decline of 30 percent during the 2020 fiscal year. The dip resulted in fewer tax dollars for education. In the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) monthly briefing report, the agency relays...
Nebraska Football Legend Tom Osborne Opposes Casinos, Urges Voters to Reject November Referendums
Tom Osborne is leading a campaign to defeat three ballot referendums that seek to legalize gambling. He previously coached the Nebraska Cornhuskers to three college football national championships and later served the state as a US representative in Congress. On November 3,...
Indigenous Casinos Grab Five Spots on Top 10 List of Resorts Outside Las Vegas
For the second consecutive year, Indigenous tribes own and operate five of the top 10 casinos not in Las Vegas, as ranked by USA TODAY's 10Best. Each October, USA TODAY recruits gaming industry experts to compile a list of the 10 best...
James Packer to Testify From Superyacht in Crown Resorts Suitability Inquiry
Australian billionaire James Packer will testify tomorrow in New South Wales (NSW) regarding Crown Resorts' suitability to hold a casino license in Sydney. He'll do so remotely from aboard his $200 million superyacht. On Tuesday, the world will be able to see...
Sheldon Adelson-Owned Las Vegas Review-Journal Endorses President Donald Trump
Las Vegas casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson wants President Donald Trump to stay in office for another four years. Now, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, owned by the Adelson family empire, has come out in support of the 45th Commander-in-Chief. The RJ is only...
North Carolina Authorities Raid Six Alleged Illegal Gambling Dens
Law enforcement in North Carolina raided six alleged illegal gambling businesses last week and confiscated unlicensed gambling machines, weapons, cash, and drugs. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office says federal, state, and local officials conducted a two-day operation investigating suspected illegal casinos. The...
Zynga Closes $180M Acquisition of Rollic, Marks Company Entrance Into ‘Hyper-Casual’ Games
Zynga continues its acquisition spree, as the San Francisco-based social gaming giant has purchased a majority position in Rollic Games, a hyper-casual mobile game developer and publisher. Zynga announced in a press released that it's spending approximately $180 million in cash to...
Australia’s Star Gold Coast Casino Suing Singapore VIP Gambler Over $30M Debt
The Star Gold Coast casino resort in Queensland, Australia, is suing a gambler from Singapore that it claims owes a nearly $31 million debt. The Stars Entertainment Group, which owns and operates Star Gold Coast, The Star Sydney, and Treasury Casino in...
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