8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
Will More Casinos Come to Virginia in 2026? The Odds Aren’t Good
It's unlikely that Virginia will authorize additional casinos in 2026 Virginia has five licensed casinos in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Bristol, Danville, and Petersburg Once among the most limited gaming states, Virginia has embraced new forms of commercial gambling over the past few years....
This Massachusetts Casino Is Luring Late-Night Players With Midnight Happy Hours
First Light Casino in Massachusetts has expanded its hours The casino is running midnight specials three days a week First Light, a Native casino in Taunton, Massachusetts, is seeking to become a late-night hangout by running specials after midnight. The modular temporary...
Washington Tribal Casino Falling Death Ruled an Accident
A man's December 20 death at a Washington tribal casino was ruled an accident The man fell several stories after breaking through a glass partition A man who fell to his death last month inside a Washington tribal casino did so by...
Bloomberg: Casinos are Bad Bets for Cities, Including New York
Bloomberg's op-ed team believes New York is making a bad bet on downstate casinos The editorial opines that casinos don't deliver on their economic promises The Bloomberg Editorial Board is speaking out against the forthcoming arrival of full-scale casino resorts in New York...
Bally’s Chicago Finally Pays Gambler Who Claims Slot Win Was Delayed Over Immigration Status
Bally's Chicago took more than a week to pay a gambler's slot mmachine jackpot The issue was regarding his immigration status Bally's Chicago has finally made good on a $1,250 slot machine win that hit on Dec. 20. More than a week...
Minnesota Police: Youth Softball Treasurer Stole $110K, Withdrew Cash at Casinos
A former treasurer of a youth softball league allegedly stole money by using casino ATMs A lawsuit claims the treasurer withdrew $110K in cash at tribal casinos Police in Minnesota say a former treasurer of a youth softball organization stole more than...
Is the Winning $1.817 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Arkansas Lost?
The $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot has not been redeemed The ticket could be lost, or the winner could be meeting with advisors before coming forward The ticket must be redeemed by June 22, 2026 The winning Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas that...
Reno Has a New Casino, as The Mint Opens Inside Former Harrah’s
The Mint Casino is open for play in downtown Reno The small casino space is located inside the former Harrah's resort There's a new casino in Reno, as The Mint recently opened inside the former Harrah's building. Reno's newest casino is also...
The Latest on Gambling Tax Law Changes That Became Effective Jan. 1, 2026
A new year means a new federal tax law Two gambling-related tax provisions were included in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" It's a new year, and with 2026 comes new tax implications for lottery players, casino gamblers, and sports bettors. The "One...
Macau Casinos Win $30.9 Billion in 2025, Highest Annual Mark Since Pandemic
Macau casinos won $30.9 billion in 2025 The 2025 casino tally is the highest annual mark since 2019 Macau's momentum is expected to continue into 2026 The gambling capital of the world retained its title in 2025, as casinos in Macau generated...
