7577 stories by Devin O'Connor
Harrah’s Joliet Evacuation Caused By Fireworks Found in Hotel Room
Harrah's Joliet in Illinois, located southwest of Chicago, was evacuated on Friday, June 30, after a housekeeper discovered what they thought to be explosives in a guest room. Law enforcement later determined the items to be "commercial-grade fireworks." The incident resulted in...
Richmond Casino Referendum Redo Odds Shorten as Virginia Budget Talks Stall
The Richmond casino referendum planned for this November's election saw its odds improve this week. That's after lawmakers in the Virginia capital hit a stalemate trying to figure out how to spend a $3.6 billion surplus. Outgoing state Sen. Jim Morrissey (D-Richmond,...
Delaware Park Casino Renovation Expected to Be Ready This Fall
A $10 million renovation of the racetrack's casino floor is underway at Delaware Park Casino & Racing in Stanton, Del., southwest of the Wilmington capital. Announced last month, the Delaware Park Casino's overhaul of its main gaming space will result in a...
Adele Warns Las Vegas Fans: ‘I’ll F***ing Kill You’ for Throwing Items on Stage
Adele isn't mincing words in warning her fans not to throw items on the stage while she's performing. Following instances involving fans hurling objects at singers Pink, Bebe Rexha, and Kelsea Ballerini, Adele took a moment during a recent performance of her...
Aria Casino in Las Vegas Sees Maryland Attorney File Discrimination Lawsuit
A Maryland attorney alleges in a federal lawsuit that she was racially discriminated against by security personnel at her host casino hotel. Tamika Hawkins is a Black woman who claims in her lawsuit that she advises "some of the most recognizable global...
Richmond Comedy Club Swaps Jokes for Jackpots, Will Become Skill Gaming Casino
The owner of a downtown Richmond, Va. comedy club said he held his final show last month. He will now be renovating the venue into a skill gaming casino and charitable gaming enterprise. Michael Sands opened the Sandman Comedy Club in April...
White House Cocaine Discovery Prompts Odds at Controversial Offshore Sportsbook
An offshore sportsbook has opened up a market on who will be determined responsible for the cocaine found over the weekend inside the White House. The White House was briefly placed on lockdown Sunday evening after a white powdery substance was found...
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Says Roadways Deserve Higher Priority in Infrastructure Planning
MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle believes federal and state governments need to prioritize roadway projects in their infrastructure planning. Writing an op-ed for Fortune, the CEO of Nevada's largest employer says America's roadways are in desperate need of repair...
Trailblazer Melonie Johnson Helping MGM National Harbor Lift Up Local Community
Melonie Johnson, president and COO of MGM National Harbor, the casino that generated more gross gaming revenue (GGR) than any other casino outside of Las Vegas last year, reached the top of her industry in the most atypical way. She believes her...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s One Millionth Customer Lavished With Free Perks
It didn't take Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia long to welcome its one-millionth guest at the Hampton Roads property. Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming opened Rivers Casino Portsmouth, the first permanent casino in the commonwealth, on Jan. 23, 2023. Just 158 days later...
