8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
Former Ohio Lottery Director Resigned Amid Misconduct Allegations, Report Finds
Former Ohio Lottery Director Pat McDonald's abrupt resignation last month prompted a state investigation. That's when reports surfaced that his departure came after at least one female employee brought harassment allegations against her boss. At the direction of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine...
Kentucky Derby Overshadowed by Four Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs
Four horses recently died at Churchill Downs, as horsemen and racetrack officials at the storied thoroughbred venue prepare for Saturday's 149th Kentucky Derby. The first leg of the Triple Crown is being overshadowed by the deaths of the four horses over the...
Harrah’s Pompano Beach Announces 223-Acre Development Called ‘The Pomp’
Harrah's Pompano Beach, formerly Isle Casino Pompano Park until Caesars Entertainment rebranded and overhauled the racino property roughly 35 miles north of Miami, is set for a substantial expansion. Caesars acquired the Isle Casino and Harness horse racetrack in 2018 by merging...
Vermont Sports Betting Odds Shorten as Bill Nears Approval
Vermont sports betting legislation is inching closer to reaching Gov. Phil Scott's (R) desk after state senators late Wednesday gave their preliminary approval to the statute. House Bill 127 was introduced in late January by 10 state representatives. The bipartisan coalition wants...
Macau Labor Day Exceeds Expectations as Nearly 500K Travelers Visit Casino Enclave
Macau logged nearly 500K visitors during the five-day Labor Day holiday, which officially ended on Wednesday, May 3. Also known as the "May Day" holiday, Labor Day is an annual event where employers thank their workers with three days of paid time...
Chickasaw Nation Opens West Bay Casino Resort on Lake Texoma
The Chickasaw Nation expanded its gaming portfolio this week in its home state of Oklahoma with the tribe's 16th casino in the Sooner State. Already one of the nation's richest gaming tribes, the Chickasaws in early 2020 announced its plans to develop...
WarHorse Casino Omaha at Horsemen’s Park in Nebraska Sets Opening
WarHorse Casino Omaha at Horsemen's Park officially broke ground last July on the roughly $300 million casino and entertainment destination. Since then, developers say it's been a "frustrating" process, with laborers still focused on updating the property's sewer and water systems and...
Chicago Suburb Moves Closer to Allowing Video Gaming Terminals Inside Restaurants
The Chicago suburb of Evanston this week moved closer to allowing video gaming terminals (VGTs) inside restaurants and bars after a local governmental committee signed off on a code modification to permit the slot-like machines. On Monday, the City of Evanston's Human...
Belmont Park $455M Loan Approved, Gov. Kathy Hochul to Sign Funding Package
Funding to renovate Belmont Park, the iconic thoroughbred race track home to the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown, has been secured through state legislation. New York lawmakers late Monday night passed a series of budget measures, with one...
China Labor Day Major Win for Macau Casinos as Mainlanders Flock to Enclave
Labor Day in China is an annual celebration of worker achievements. The holiday typically affords employees three paid days off, and many tack on personal time and/or the weekend to make the most of the holiday with a week-long vacation. Macau has...
