8099 stories by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Casino Revenue Hits Record High in 2025 as Gamblers Lose $15.8 Billion
Nevada gaming revenue reached a new record in 2025 GGR totaled almost $15.8 billion, the fifth consecutive year of record play The Las Vegas Strip reported flat year-over-year GGR amid visitation troubles Nevada gaming operators won more money in 2025 than they...
Martha Stewart Sets the Table for Her First East Coast Restaurant at Foxwoods
The Bedford by Martha Stewart opens at Foxwoods Resort Casino on March 14 Opening weekend reservations are going fast The first Bedford by Martha Stewart opened at Paris Las Vegas in August 2022 Martha Stewart is readying her first restaurant on the...
Russian President Vladimir Putin Mulling Online Casinos to Raise Wartime Funds
A close advisor to Vladimir Putin has recommended that Russia legalize iGaming The revenue from online casino gambling could help Russia fund its ongoing war with Ukraine A top advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly recommended that the leader authorize...
New Jersey Online Slot Hits for $1.2 Million; Pales in Comparison to These Jackpots
An online slot in New Jersey hit for $1.24 million The slot win was on the Caesars Palace Online Casino The hit is the largest in the history of Caesars Entertainment's online operations A New Jersey online slot machine recently hit for...
Iowa Casino Smoking Will Remain, as Legislation Once Again Flutters
Legislation to force casinos in Iowa to extinguish smoking has failed Iowa's casinos can permit tobacco smoking anywhere on their gaming floors, though some designate supposedly smoke-free gaming areas Iowa casinos will likely retain their smoking privileges for at least another year...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Lawsuit Will Be Retried After NJ Appellate Court Finds Errors
The New Jersey Superior Court has been ordered to reconsider a lawsuit challenging casino smoking in Atlantic City A state appellate court found that a judge had procedural errors in reaching an opinion Atlantic City casinos can designate up to 25% of...
Pennsylvania Skill Industry Claims iGaming, Not Skill Games, Hurting Brick-and-Mortar
Proponents of Pennsylvania skill games claim they don't compete with casino slot machines The skill gaming advocates say iGaming is the main reason for in-person casino declines in the commonwealth The Pennsylvania skill gaming industry cites the state's 2025 gaming revenue report...
Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Racetrack to Continue Dealer-Assist Table Games
Dealer-assist table games at a Minnesota racino can continue The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling on the stadium table games The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld a lower appellate court ruling that sided with the Running Aces Casino Hotel...
Nevada 42nd Healthiest State due to Drug Use
UnitedHealth says Nevada isn't a particularly healthy state Nevada was ranked the 42nd healthiest state New Hampshire is the healthiest state; Louisiana is the least healthy The UnitedHealth Foundation has released its 2025 America's Health Rankings, and, once again, Nevada didn't score...
Macau Light Rail Network Proposes Vast Expansion With Six Additional Lines
Macau is considering expanding its public rail network Demand for public transportation is increasing as tourism expands in the enclave Macau set an annual visitation record in 2025 The Macau Light Rail is headed for its first major expansion since the public...
