8423 stories by Devin O'Connor
Boston to Study Encore Boston Harbor’s Impact on Nearby Youth
The City of Boston is seeking a research partner to conduct an institutional review of how a commercial casino in Everett is impacting youth. Wynn Resorts invested $2.6 billion to build an integrated resort casino...
Alabama Bill Would Elevate Gambling Convictions to Felonies
Alabama is among the most limited states when it comes to gambling. The Cotton State has no commercial casinos or racinos, iGaming, sports betting, or even a state-run lottery. New legislation would implement harsher penalties...
Taylor Swift Endorsement of VP Kamala Harris Delivers ‘Swift Effect’
Taylor Swift on Tuesday night endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the nation's next commander-in-chief. Swift's legions of so-called "Swifties" reportedly heeded her call to get out the vote for Harris. Vote.gov, the federal...
Casino Smoking Opponents Argue That Workers’ Rights Are Being Violated
Opponents of Atlantic City casino smoking argue in their appeal to the New Jersey Supreme Court that the 2006 Smoke-Free Air Act violates workplace health protection rights. The 2006 law banned indoor smoking in nearly...
Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Casino Confirms Data Breach, 55K Customers Affected
Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Southern Nevada has confirmed a data breach that leaked confidential information on more than 55K customers. The Laughlin, Nev, resort began informing state attorneys general and impacted...
Federal Bill Seeks to Implement Sports Betting Guardrails
On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-New York) formally introduced legislation that seeks to place federal regulations on the rapidly growing sports betting industry that's today legal and operational in 38 states plus Washington, D.C....
Philippines Casinos to Remain Under Government Control Until at Least 2026
Philippines casinos owned by the government will remain under the state's control until at least 2026. The Philippines is home to both commercial and government-held casinos. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation(PAGCOR) regulates commercial gaming...
North Carolina Man Who Won $1.5M at Casino Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
A North Carolina man who won nearly $1.5 million playing slot machines at a tribal casino pleaded guilty to federal charges for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his place of employment. Russel Edward...
New Jersey Republicans to Rescue Stalled Effort to Ban Atlantic City Casino Smoking
New Jersey Republicans have come out in support of extinguishing smoking inside Atlantic City casinos. In recent years, legislation to close the smoking loophole afforded to casinos in Atlantic City and parimutuel wagering facilities garnered...
Norfolk Casino Development Confirms Boyd Gaming Involvement
The Norfolk casino project has a new development partner in Boyd Gaming, the Las Vegas-based gaming firm that is one of the nation's largest regional resort operators. Casino.org reported earlier this month that the Pamunkey...