6118 stories by Devin O'Connor
Japan Casino School Closes, as Nation’s Gaming Industry Loses Sheen
A prominent casino school in Japan that was formed in response to the nation legalizing commercial gambling in 2018 is shutting its doors. The Japan Casino Academy had hoped to tap into the country's gaming industry by training table game dealers. Students...
Mississippi Casino Resort Long Delayed in Legal Battle Cleared by State Supreme Court
A long-delayed Mississippi casino resort proposed for Long Beach, Mississippi, has been cleared to move forward by the state's highest court. Since 2018, Mississippi real estate developer Jim Parrish has been seeking state approval to construct a $180 million casino resort across...
Jackpot: ‘Dragon Link’ Slot Player Hits $1M Progressive Payout at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Dragon Link is best known among slots enthusiasts for delivering life-changing wins. The popular title from Aristocrat Gaming has done it again. A lucky player at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Florida on Wednesday hit a Dragon Link Golden Century progressive jackpot...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to Deliver Keynote at 25th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) is set to deliver the keynote address at next month's 25th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC) and NexGen Gaming Forum. Murphy, who narrowly won a second four-year term last November, will speak before the ECGC...
Macau Casino Tax Revenue Totals $1.73B January Through July 2022, Down 37 Percent
Macau casino tax receipts through seven months of 2022 totaled MOP13.96 billion (US$1.73 billion), a more than 37% year-over-year decline. Macau's six casino operators saw a slight recovery initiate in 2021 after the pandemic's most limiting year in 2020. But China and...
DraftKings to Offer Micro-Betting on Nearly Every College Football Game
DraftKings bettors will not have a shortage of wagering opportunities during the upcoming college football season, which kicks off this weekend. Today, the sportsbook and iGaming leader announced that the platform will offer micro-betting on almost every college football game this season....
MGM Resorts Japan CEO Ed Bowers Believes Osaka Will Be ‘Great Gaming Market’
MGM Resorts Japan CEO Ed Bowers discussed his employer's big bet on Osaka this week during his keynote at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia in Singapore. His message was clear: Japan's forthcoming casino market will soon be a major player in...
Tour Championship Bettors Like Cam Smith, as PGA Tour Overhauls 2023 Season
The PGA Tour Championship wraps up the FedEx Cup Playoffs this weekend in Atlanta at storied East Lake Golf Club. And bettors placing bets in the more than 30 states where such gambling is permitted like Cameron Smith, Xander Schauffele, and Rory...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Heavy Betting Favorite Against Democratic Challenger Crist
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will face former Democratic governor and current US House Rep. Charlie Crist in the state's 2021 gubernatorial election on Nov. 8, 2022. Early bettors placing money on the Florida gubernatorial outcome expect DeSantis to win easily. PredictIt's...
Virginia Skill Gaming Company Has Filed 150 Lawsuits Against Small Business Owners
Virginia skill gaming manufacturer and distributor Queen of Virginia is under attack for bringing nearly 150 lawsuits against small business owners, the majority of which run convenience stores in the commonwealth. Queen of Virginia is the company behind the slot-like machines that...
