7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Churchill Downs’ Derby City Gaming in Downtown Louisville Slow Out of the Gate
Churchill Downs opened its $90 million Derby City Gaming location in downtown Louisville in December. The historical horse racing (HHR) facility has failed to meet preopening revenue projections during its initial months in operation. Derby City Gaming Downtown is a casino-like venue...
Neymar Sports Expensive Watch With Moving Roulette Wheel
Brazilian professional footballer Neymar is known for sporting expensive jewelry and fancying casino resorts around the world. His latest timepiece combines both of those enjoyments. Neymar is one of the world's richest sports superstars. The Al Hilal Saudi Football Club is paying...
Louisiana Casinos Remain Barred From Making Political Donations
Louisiana casino companies and the key executives who run the gaming firms have been barred from making political donations to state candidates since the state legislature imposed the ban in 1996. The statute will remain in place for the foreseeable future after...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Rules Against PropSwap, Sports Betting Ticket Exchanges
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has once again ruled against PropSwap and the concept of allowing companies to facilitate the trading of sports bets. The NGCB on Thursday voted to dismiss a proposed amendment to Regulation 5.240 to create a new...
Effort to Increase Massachusetts Online Sportsbook Tax Fails
A legislative effort in Massachusetts to jack up the state's effective tax rate on gross revenue won by online sportsbooks in the commonwealth failed on Thursday. State Sen. John Keenan (D-Plymouth) proposed increasing the online sports betting tax from 20% to 51%....
Evolution to Build $75M Live Casino Dealer Studio Campus in Atlantic City
Evolution has filed plans in Atlantic City to build a $75 million campus where its live dealer casino games would operate for iGaming businesses across New Jersey. Sweden-based Evolution is the iGaming market leader in the United States for live dealer online...
Bill to Outlaw Casino Smoking in Rhode Island Faces Long Odds
Rhode Island lawmakers earlier this month shelved legislation that would force the state's two brick-and-mortar casinos to go smoke-free. As the legislative session approaches its summer conclusion, the odds of the two measures passing seemingly lengthen. House Bill 7500 was introduced in...
Atlantic City Casino Profits Tumble 10 Percent, Inflationary Pressures Blamed
Atlantic City casino profits totaled $140.5 million in the first quarter, a nearly 10% year-over-year reduction. Despite net revenue climbing 2% to $740.1 million, the nine casinos saw their bottom links shrink. State officials blamed ongoing inflation that's pushed overhead costs higher....
Thailand Could Consider Casino Resort in Songkhla Near Malaysia Border
The odds continue to shorten that Thailand will join the many other countries in Southeast Asia that have legalized commercial casino resorts. At least one province is already announcing its candidacy for such an entertainment complex. Thailand's House of Representatives almost unanimously...
Florida Tribal Casino Expanding Smoking Area Due to Customer Demand
While efforts to extinguish casino smoking linger in state capitals across the country, a tribal casino in Florida is opening a new space where smokers will be allowed to light up and gamble 24 hours a day. The Miccosukee Tribe is one...
