7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Rockingham Officials Clear Path for Possible Casino in North Carolina Town
The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners on Monday night unanimously approved a rezoning request. The move will allow an undefined commercial enterprise to operate on approximately 192 acres of land along US 220 north of Carefree Lane in Stokesdale. Casino.org last month...
Raynham Park Sportsbook Remains in Limbo Despite Regulatory Win for Track Owner
Raynham Park is hoping to one day offer retail sports betting at the former greyhound racetrack, but it's unclear where the odds stand regarding that happening anytime soon. The Massasoit Greyhound Association is the parent company of the track located roughly 30...
Coney Island Official Opposed to Casino Causes Controversy With Muslim Comments
A Coney Island official is facing backlash after questioning on social media how members of the local Muslim community could support a proposed $3 billion casino for the Brooklyn seaside town. Lucy Mujica Diaz is the chair of Brooklyn's Community Board 13....
PGA Tour Player Complains Bettors Are Heckling During BMW Championship
A PGA Tour player says he was subjected to heckling during Sunday's final round of the BMW Championship. The incidents were perpetrated by bettors who allegedly appeared intoxicated at Olympia Fields Country Club outside Chicago. Max Homa, the world's seventh-ranked golfer, according...
Damian Aspinall Reportedly Loses Stake in Namesake London Mayfair Casino Club
Damian Aspinall, 63, the son of the late John Aspinall, who helped legalize commercial gambling in the United Kingdom, has reportedly folded his stake in the family's namesake private gambling club. The Daily Mail's Richard Eden writes in his latest "Eden Confidential"...
Gateway Casinos CEO Tony Santo Dead, Gaming Exec Had Planned Retirement Before Pandemic
Gateway Casinos Chief Executive Officer Tony Santo has died at the age of 61, a statement from the Canadian gaming operator confirmed on Friday. Santo was a casino industry veteran who joined Gateway in 2013 as its president and CEO. He was...
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Totals $467M in July, Record Year Likely
Pennsylvania gaming revenue last month totaled $467 million, an increase of nearly 8.9% from a year ago. Pennsylvania's gaming industry continues to thrive as the market continues to expand and attract new players. Fresh off a record year in which total gross...
North Carolina Casino Conversation Extends to iGaming
The North Carolina casino conversation in Raleigh is reportedly expanding to include iGaming. Despite considerable pushback from local officials and community members in the three counties where state Republicans are hoping to allow commercial casino resorts, Senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and...
Delaware Lottery Picks Rush Street Interactive for iGaming Partner
The Delaware Lottery has a new iGaming partner for interactive slot machines and table games in Rush Street Interactive (RSI). Rush's selection this week by state lottery officials wasn't exactly a surprise, as the Chicago-based gaming firm was said to be the...
Ontario Casino Dealer Charged for Allegedly Helping Gamblers Cheat
An Ontario casino dealer is facing charges in the Canadian province after law enforcement alleged the employee colluded with several gamblers to cheat the house. Great Canadian Gaming Corporation opened its 96,000-square-foot Pickering Casino Resort in July 2021. The casino offers more...
