7786 stories by Devin O'Connor
Bloomberry Resorts Folding on South Korea, Cites Foreigners-Only Rule
Bloomberry Resorts is selling Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino in South Korea Bloomberry is returning to being a Philippine-only casino operator Bloomberry Resorts is calling it quits in South Korea and selling its Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino. On Monday, the Philippines-based...
NBA Scandal Shortens Odds of Federal Sports Betting Regulatory Intervention
The NBA sports betting and gambling scandal could prompt Congress to intervene Some federal lawmakers believe Congress should implement sports gambling regulations The gaming industry says it quickly detected the suspicious betting activity Last week's FBI allegations that several current and former...
Colorado Tribes Will Likely Appeal Federal Ruling Prohibiting Online Sports Bets
Colorado tribes cannot operate online sports betting Two Native tribes are challenging the ban in federal court A federal judge in Colorado's US District Court has ruled against two native tribes in their pursuit to operate online sportsbooks. In a ruling handed...
Congress Requests Briefing From NBA, Commissioner Adam Silver ‘Deeply Disturbed’
Congress has asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to testify about the league's illegal gambling scandal Several current and former players and coaches were named in FBI indictments Congress is demanding answers from the NBA for what's emerging as the biggest sports betting...
Adelsons, Hard Rock Among Donors for $300M White House Ballroom
The Adelson family and Hard Rock have donated to the White House ballroom The ballroom is likely to cost $300 million, Trump acknowledges Trump denies rumors he plans to name the ballroom after himself The Adelson Family Foundation and Hard Rock International...
MGM Springfield Mitigation Money Won’t Be Returned to Western Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers representing Springfield unsuccessfully sought to have the city's Community Mitigation Fund money returned State lawmakers recently voted to redirect such annual allocations Springfield, MA, home to MGM Springfield, will not regain its full annual allocation of community mitigation funding after...
Mega Millions Climbs to Richest Amount Since Game Change Slightly Shortened Jackpot Odds
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's drawing is an estimated $680 million The Mega Millions jackpot hasn't been hit since June 27 Mega Millions overhauled its gameplay in April, with the basic price to play surging from $2 to $5 The...
Americans’ Sports Betting Attitudes Have Soured, NBA Scandal Won’t Help
Public opinions regarding sports betting in the US continue to worsen This week's FBI news regarding allegations of sports betting collusion in the NBA won't help matters Recent polling suggests that more Americans today don't have a positive opinion regarding the United...
Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Expected to Renew IR Casino Push
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly supportive of IR casinos MGM Osaka is expected to open Japan's first casino in late 2030 Sanae Takaichi made history this week when she was sworn in as the first female prime minister of Japan....
Former Coushatta Casino GM Says He’s a Scapegoat for Ex-Chairman’s Actions
A federal investigation of the Coushatta Casino Resort is ongoing There are allegations that the former chairman used the tribe's credit card for personal purchases Louisiana's largest casino remains under federal investigation, with the FBI, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the...
