7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casinos Win $2.4B, Government Claims Gaming Crimes Down
Macau casinos reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP19.33 billion (US$2.4 billion) in January 2024, a 67% year-over-year surge and 4.1% better than in December. Macau's strong start to the new year was the Chinese casino enclave's second-best month post-COVID-19. Only one...
Super Bowl LVIII Will Feature Just Three Sports Betting Commercials
Super Bowl LVIII will be played on Sunday, February 11, in the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas. But the big game will feature just three commercials promoting sports betting. With the cost of a 30-second commercial at about $7 million,...
PGA Tour, Strategic Sports Group Confirm Providing Player Equity
The PGA Tour and Strategic Sports Group have confirmed their partnership in a deal that will see several billionaires inject up to $3 billion in funds into a newly formed commercial enterprise. PGA Tour Enterprises was formed after the tour engaged LIV...
Nevada Casinos Won $15.5B in 2023, Third Straight Record Year
Nevada casinos are fresh off their best 12 months ever. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) revealed Wednesday that 2023 gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled over $15.52 billion. The annual win represents a 4.6% improvement from 2022. Nevada casinos continue to grow...
LeBron James Joins DraftKings, Will Dish Weekly Football Picks Next Year
LeBron James is teaming up with DraftKings. One of the most recognizable global sports superstars, James, 39, is in the later stages of his storied NBA career that includes four titles, four MVP awards, and a record 20 NBA All-Star appearances. DraftKings,...
Wynn Resorts Concludes Steve Wynn 2019 Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Wynn Resorts has formally concluded the 2019 lawsuit against the company's founder and former chairman and CEO, Steve Wynn. Nine anonymous women who worked at the company's Las Vegas casinos accused the billionaire of sexual harassment. In September, Wynn Resorts settled with...
Arkansas Casino License for Pope County Has New Timeline
The Arkansas casino license earmarked for Pope County will likely be issued before the end of the year. That's according to an updated timeline on how the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) will field bids for the gaming opportunity and issue the state's...
Steve Cohen, Mets Owner/NYC Casino Bidder, May Invest in PGA Tour
Steve Cohen -- the billionaire owner of MLB's New York Mets who wants to bring a casino to his Citi Field ballpark complex -- is reportedly part of a sports investment group prepping a $3 billion injection into the PGA Tour's commercial...
Alaska Marine Highway System Proposed for Onboard Slot Machines
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is once again being targeted for slot machines through legislation in the Juneau capital. Alaska Rep. Jesse Sumner (R-Wasilla) filed House Bill 197 last year, but the statute never made it out of the House Transportation...
Hawaii Online Sports Betting Bills Face Long Odds
Hawaii is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to gambling. The island state, located 2,000 miles from the mainland United States, doesn't allow commercial or tribal casinos, racinos, sports betting, iGaming, pari-mutuel wagering, or charitable games of chance. Hawaii...
