6147 stories by Devin O'Connor
West Virginia Mulls Ban on Bettors Who Harass Players, Officials
West Virginia lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban bettors from the state's legal sports betting market who are found to have harassed or threatened athletes and anyone else involved in a game. House Bill 4700 passed the West Virginia House of...
Ohio Gaming Revenue Down Nearly 11% in January
Ohio gaming revenue was down nearly 11% to begin the new year. The Buckeye State's casino win woes in January shadowed a nationwide trend suggesting players could be reining in their spending. Ohio is home to seven racinos that offer video lottery...
New Jersey’s Top Gaming Regulator Praised in Announcing Retirement
New Jersey's top gaming regulator called it quits on Friday after nearly 13 years leading the state Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). David Rebuck, 71, exits with the honor of being the longest-serving director in DGE history. Rebuck assumed the role in...
Melco Resorts’ Lawrence Ho: Company “Cut Too Deep,” Lost Macau Market Share
Melco Resorts founder, Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho told investors this week that the casino company "cut too deep" regarding operational overhead amid its emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic in Macau. That led to market share losses in the Chinese enclave. Melco,...
Norfolk Casino Lawsuit Brought by Waterside Developer Cordish Dismissed
A lawsuit challenging the issuance of the Norfolk casino license has been dismissed in the Virginia Court of Appeals. Baltimore-based Cordish Companies in July 2021 sued the City of Norfolk, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), and City Attorney Bernard Pishko....
Hyatt Rewards Members Can Now Earn Loyalty Points at Rio Casino Hotel Las Vegas
World of Hyatt rewards members can now earn and redeem loyalty points at Rio Las Vegas. Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, formerly the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, is undergoing a $340 million property renovation. The off-Strip casino's owner announced in...
North Carolina Sportsbooks Open, Caesars Begins Taking Online Bets
North Carolina sportsbooks are officially open for online registration. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission -- which is responsible for issuing commercial and tribal online sports betting licenses and for regulating their operations -- announced on Thursday that eight sportsbook operators have...
Macau Casino Revenue Down, February Gaming Win Totals $2.29B
Macau casino revenue totaled MOP18.46 billion (US$2.29 billion) in February. Despite a strong Chinese New Year holiday at the region's casinos, the only place in China where slot machines and table games are allowed, February came in short of analyst expectations. Analysts...
Maryland iGaming Opposed By Most State Residents: Poll
A new poll commissioned by a group opposed to online casino gambling in Maryland finds inadequate support to pass a ballot referendum authorizing iGaming this November. The Maryland Retailers Alliance (MRA) lobbies lawmakers in Annapolis on behalf of retail businesses. The organization...
Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Slows, Follows 2024 National Trend
In January 2024, Las Vegas Strip casinos experienced their first monthly revenue decline since June 2023. But Nevada casinos elsewhere made up the difference to still post a gain to kick off the new year. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) reported...
