8101 stories by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Kenosha Casino Project With Menominee Tribe Gains Preliminary Approval
Hard Rock International and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin are a step closer to bringing their $360 million casino resort to reality. The Menominee Tribe and Hard Rock are seeking to gain local, state, and federal approval for a tribal casino...
Tioga Downs Fire Kills At Least 24 Racehorses, Arson Suspect Arrested
A barn fire at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort complex killed at least two dozen racehorses during the early morning hours of November 9. New York State Police say a suspect has been arrested for arson. Law enforcement responded on Thursday morning...
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Ambassador Nikki Haley Seen as GOP Debate Winners
The Republican Party held its third presidential debate Wednesday night. Political bettors wagering on who will secure the party's nomination suggested that former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis were the night's winners. The two-hour...
Silver Sevens Casino in Las Vegas Set for Major Renovation, Rebrand
The Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas east of the Strip along Flamingo Road is set for a major overhaul. Las Vegas-based Affinity Interactive announced this morning its plans to embark on an extensive renovation and rebranding transformation of its...
Macau Casinos ‘Booming,’ MGM China to Renovate Resort Guest Rooms
Macau casinos continue to see their businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, after China President Xi Jinping lifted his "zero-COVID" policy late last year. During his firm's third-quarter earnings call this week, MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle said business...
NCAA President Charlie Baker Calls for Sports Betting Reforms
NCAA President Charlie Baker recognizes that sports betting has been beneficial to college sports through heightened engagement, especially in athletics typically less watched than say football and basketball. But the boss of college sports' governing body says reforms are needed to better...
South Carolina Horsemen Renew Calls for Betting Ahead of Aiken Steeplechase
Horsemen in South Carolina are renewing calls for state lawmakers in Columbia to pass legislation to allow pari-mutuel wagering on horse races when the legislature next convenes in January 2024. South Carolina is one of the most restrictive states when it comes...
Taylor Swift Having Meaningful Impact on Sports Betting Business, Says BetMGM
Taylor Swift, much to the chagrin of many NFL diehards, is one of the biggest storylines of the 2023-24 regular season. While the nonstop media coverage of the pop star attending her boyfriend Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs games has ruffled some...
Churchill Downs, Despite Richmond Casino Defeat, Betting Big on Virginia
Churchill Downs lost its bid to build a casino resort in Richmond during Tuesday's election. Richmond voters rejected the $562 million project Churchill pitched with media conglomerate Urban One by a 58%-42% tally. Divisive messaging from Urban One founder Cathy Hughes likely...
North Carolina Sports Betting Rules to Prohibit Stadium Sportsbook Partnerships
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission this week unveiled its proposed regulations to govern sports betting in the Tar Heel State. North Carolina lawmakers earlier this year authorized in-person sports betting at professional sports venues and online. Since North Carolina isn't home...
