4938 stories by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casino Win Down Nine Percent, But More Favorable Comparisons Coming
Macau casinos reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP7.31 billion (US$914.8 million) in February, an 8.9 percent reduction from January. February is a difficult month-over-month comparable since it only has 28 days, while January has 31. But February 2021 benefited from having...
Skill Gaming Struggles Continue, Manufacturer Synergy Blue Cuts Staff
Skill gaming machines were once all the buzz in the US gaming industry. But the innovative gambling devices never caught on. Synergy Blue, a Las Vegas-based gaming manufacturer that is owned by the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians in Southern California, announced...
Pennsylvania Casino Raid Results in Criminal Charges, Two Suspects Remain at Large
An unlicensed casino in Pennsylvania raided last August has resulted in criminal charges against the operators. David Scott Hutchinson, 50, of Johns Creek, Ga., and Nahyun Hutchinson, 49, of Exeter Township, Pa., have each been charged with first-degree felony charges. They're accused...
Caesars Stock Soars on Full-Year 2020 Earnings, CEO Reeg Full of Optimism
Shares of Caesars Entertainment are up significantly today to close out the week following the company's better-than-expected earnings report. Caesars reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.5 billion, up 153 percent from the company's 2019 Q4. The surge was due to Caesars merging with...
Wampanoag Tribe Must Work with Massachusetts Locals for Martha’s Vineyard Gambling
A federal court has ruled that a Massachusetts tribe must work with local authorities on Martha's Vineyard in building its gambling hall. The US First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head must adhere to local...
Park Lane Club Casino Lawsuit Dismissed, High Roller Cannot Collect Alleged Incentives
A lawsuit filed against London's Park Lane Club by a high roller who claimed he was owed incentives has been dismissed. Located in the swanky Mayfair district amid London's five-star hotels, the private Park Lane Club was sued by guest Juste Puharic...
Pennsylvania Casinos Tell State to Limit VGTs, Ban Illegal Skill Gaming
Pennsylvania casino executives went before state lawmakers this week. They voiced their concerns regarding further expansion of video gaming terminals (VGTs) and the ongoing saga surrounding unregulated skill gaming machines. The House Gaming Oversight Committee heard testimony from casino representatives on how...
Las Vegas Stumbles to Begin 2021, January Casino Win Down Nearly 44 Percent
It might be a new year, but for Las Vegas casinos, the same old problems they endured in 2020 remain. The most critical market in the US casino industry kicked off 2021 in a troublesome fashion. Casinos along the Las Vegas Strip...
Richmond, Virginia Casino War Adds Suitors, as Golden Nugget, Poarch Indians Bid
The potential casino license in Richmond, Va., has quickly become the most-contested resort opportunity in the state's forthcoming gaming market. Last year, Virginia lawmakers and Gov. Ralph Northam (D) passed legislation that allows voters in five economically troubled cities to decide whether...
Atlantic City Amid Housing Boom, as Region’s Gaming Industry Struggles
The original version of the Monopoly board game is based on Atlantic City. And there has been plenty of buying and selling of properties recently in the New Jersey town. The nine casinos in Atlantic City are continuing to struggle because of...
