7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Casino Lobby Claims US Residents Concerned About Unregulated Skill Gaming
The leading casino lobby group in the United States says Americans have become increasingly concerned about unregulated skill gaming machines. The devices have proliferated in restaurants, bars, convenience stores, and grocery centers over the past decade. The American Gaming Association (AGA) says...
Donald Trump 2024 Odds Improve Following First GOP Debate He Skipped
The Republican Party held its first 2024 presidential primary debate Wednesday evening, hosted by Fox News in Milwaukee. Political bettors say the winner of the two-hour spectacle was the "elephant not in the room," former President Donald Trump. Trump maintains a controlling...
MGM Springfield Casino Taxes to Fund Impaired Driving Study and Gaming’s Impact
Gaming taxes generated by the MGM Springfield will be used to fund a study on impaired driving and whether Massachusetts casinos have led to increased rates of DUIs. Google "casino" and "DUI," and the news search will return an abundance of headlines...
iGaming Thriving in Six States Where Online Casinos Allowed
iGaming, internet gambling with interactive slots and table games, is permitted in only six states. Those half-dozen legal jurisdictions continue to experience revenue growth for the online platforms. With state gaming revenue reports in for July, data for the iGaming market shows...
MGM Springfield Hits Five Years, Local Officials Say Resort Has Strengthened City
MGM Springfield celebrates five years in business on Thursday, August 24. Local officials say the integrated casino resort has predominantly been a strong community partner that has only bettered the area. Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts invested nearly $1 billion to construct its...
Caesars Danville Exceeding Expectations as North Carolina Mulls Competition
Caesars' Danville Casino, just north of Virginia's southern border, has exceeded revenue expectations since its May opening. Opened on May 15, the temporary gaming space features 740 slot machines, 25 live dealer table games, and 28 electronic table games. It has generated...
PGA Tour Officials Say Sports Betting Hasn’t Increased Heckling, Players Disagree
PGA Tour officials claim they haven't seen an uptick in players being heckled by fans despite some recent incidents. It's a position not entirely shared by players. This past Sunday, Max Homa said a fan at the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields...
Atlantic City Casino Profits Tumble 20%, All Nine Resorts in the Black
Atlantic City casinos were profitable in the second quarter, but their bottom lines weren't nearly as robust as they were a year ago. On Tuesday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released the second quarter profit reports for the nine...
Louisiana Casino Revenue Woes Continue, July Marks Yet Another Down Month
Louisiana casino revenue from slot machines and table games continues to disappoint from a year ago. That trend continued in July, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) reported Monday. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the state's 15 riverboats and lone land-based casino...
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Parking Charges for Hotel Guests Become Effective Next Month
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is the latest Strip resort to do away with free self-parking for casino guests. Beginning next month, the luxury resort will also begin charging parking fees for most overnight guests. MGM Resorts, in May 2022, completed its acquisition of...
