7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Iowa Casino Slots Player Hits $1,500 Jackpot, Now Faces Years in Prison
A slots jackpot at an Iowa casino led to a man's arrest The undocumented person is facing Class D felony charges The winner had a friend try to claim his slots win An Iowa casino player won big earlier this month playing...
DraftKings Faces Another Deceptive Marketing Lawsuit, Odds Long for Plaintiffs
DraftKings is facing a lawsuit in a Pennsylvania federal court The plaintiffs allege the company deceived consumers with false ads Similar cases have been dismissed Boston-based DraftKings has been named in yet another proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that the online sportsbook and...
Can AI Help Promote Responsible Gambling? Sportradar Bets Yes
Sportradar launched Bettor Sense in Brazil Bettor Sense is an AI tool that detects possible problem gambling Few industries are immune to the evolution of artificial intelligence, and AI is unquestionably playing an emerging role in the global gaming industry. AI is...
Georgia Gaming Study Committee Begins Review, Proponents Tout Economic Benefits
The Georgia House Study Committee on Gaming met for the first time this week The committee will make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding gaming bills Georgia doesn't presently have commercial or tribal casinos, sports betting, or parimutuel wagering The Georgia House...
Blackstone Mourns REIT CEO Wesley LePatner, Whose Division Led Casino Acquisitions
A Blackstone executive was murdered during Monday's mass shooting in New York City Wesley LePatner led the company's real estate investment division LePatner was one of four killed by the gunman, who later committed suicide A top executive at private equity giant...
Video Gaming Terminals in Chicago? Bally’s Corp. Most Certainly Hopes Not
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is easing opposition to video gaming terminals The slot-like games could impact Bally's forthcoming casino in the Windy City Chicago remains in a financial emergency The City of Chicago has opted not to take advantage of Illinois' legalization...
Cherokee Nation Continues to Await Arkansas Casino Ruling in Pope County
A federal judge in Arkansas will soon decide if a casino is allowed in Pope County The Cherokee Nation wants to build a resort casino in Russellville A 2024 statewide referendum rescinded the Cherokee's gaming privileges Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE), a subsidiary...
Macau Casino Firm Expanding Into Hengqin With Boutique Hotel
SJM Resorts is moving forward with a hotel in Hengqin Hengqin neighbors Cotai via the Lotus Bridge Casino gambling is limited to within Macau's borders One of the six gaming companies licensed to operate casinos in Macau is investing in neighboring Hengqin,...
Paris Las Vegas Guest Outraged Over $50 Charge for Using Electrical Outlet
Unplugging an electric minibar tray can be costly in Las Vegas Paris Las Vegas charges guests $50 if they unplug the tray One guest says they were unaware of the tray charge until checkout Just when we thought we had heard it...
Pennsylvania Police: Ultimate Texas Hold’em Player Used Sleight of Hand
Police in Pennsylvania say a man cheated Hollywood Casino at The Meadows Law enforcement alleges the man used a sleight of hand maneuver If guilty, the individual faces seven years in prison Pennsylvania State Police arrested and charged a 25-year-old man from...
