7579 stories by Devin O'Connor
Portsmouth Judge Criticizes Prosecution Delays in Rivers Casino Embezzlement Case
Portsmouth Circuit Court Judge Douglas Ottinger didn't mince words in expressing his frustration with state prosecutors for their seeming inability to ready their case against two plaintiffs charged with embezzling money from Rivers Casino. Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened on Jan. 23, 2023....
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Bill Introduced to Outlaw the Controversial Machines
Pennsylvania skill gaming could soon become a thing of the past should legislation introduced this week in the Harrisburg capital muster enough support. State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti (D-Delaware) and Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) have filed legislation that seeks to ban "so-called 'skill'...
Pamunkey Indian Tribe Extends Norfolk Casino Land Purchase Deadline to Jan. 2025
The Pamunkey Indian Tribe in Virginia maintains its "unwavering commitment" to building a first-class casino in Norfolk on the banks of the Elizabeth River. But the federally recognized Native American group says it might need more time before ponying up the $10...
Richmond Casino Referendum’s Uncertain Fate as Polling Shows Split Support
New polling on next month's Richmond casino referendum suggests it's anyone's guess as to which side will prevail. Early voting in the Virginia capital is underway on the proposed $562 million project being presented by Urban One, Inc., in partnership with Churchill...
Macau Casinos Enjoy Best Month Since Pandemic, October Win Tops $2.4B
In October, Macau casinos experienced their best month since the COVID-19 pandemic, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached MOP19.5 billion (US$2.42 billion). The October win is the best monthly haul since January 2020, when the six casino operators won $2.75 billion. With...
Las Vegas Strip Powers Nevada’s $1.27B Gaming Win in September
The Las Vegas Strip accounted for more than half of the state's $1.27 billion gaming win generated in September 2023. The $741.2 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) won by Strip casinos propelled Nevada to its best September on record. The $1.27...
Korn Ferry Tour Player Jake Staiano Says He Was Suspended for Betting $116
Korn Ferry Tour player Jake Staiano received a three-month suspension last week from the PGA Tour for placing prohibited bets. Staiano was one of two players that the PGA Tour announced had violated its Integrity Program, which mandates that players refrain from...
Pope County Judge Submits Exclusive Letter of Support Backing Cherokees Casino
Pope County Judge Ben Cross has submitted an updated letter of support for the Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) to be awarded the county's lone commercial casino license. The Arkansas Supreme Court last week ruled in a 5-2 decision that the Arkansas Racing...
Rockingham Residents File Lawsuit Against County for Casino Dispute
Landowners in North Carolina's Rockingham County have filed a lawsuit against county commissioners for allegedly ignoring "basic legal requirements" in their rezoning of 192.7 acres of land targeted for a casino development. In August, the Rockingham Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved...
Encore Boston Harbor Not Nickel and Diming Customers, Casino Says in Voucher Lawsuit
Encore Boston Harbor attorneys are asking the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to uphold a lower court's ruling that went the casino's way. Massachusetts resident Richard Schuster brought a class-action lawsuit against Encore Boston Harbor and its parent company,...
