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Devin O'Connor
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MGM, Caesars Hackers Claim They Stole Six Terabytes of Data
The criminal organization behind the recent cyberattacks targeting MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment claims they stole six terabytes of data from the casino giants. Scattered Spider, an international hacking enterprise, has claimed responsibility for the...
Gaming Professor Says Responsible Gaming Programs Lacking in Effectiveness
September is Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM), an annual initiative from the American Gaming Association that highlights and promotes the commercial and tribal gaming industries' responsible gaming efforts. But a professor at Washington State University...
Las Vegas Convention Center Increasing Rent, Rate Bump to Generate $5M Annually
Event organizers at the Las Vegas Convention Center will soon need to pay higher rents to host their exhibitions at the 2.5 million-square-foot facility just a block east of the Las Vegas Strip. The Las...
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Thanks Guests for Patience During Cyberattack
More than four days after MGM Resorts guests began encountering service disruptions on the casino floors and throughout the gaming resorts, company CEO Bill Hornbuckle has released a public statement addressing the matter. Hornbuckle has...
Vermont Fields Five Mobile Sports Betting Applications From Interested Operators
Vermont has a handful of sportsbook operators that are interested in securing one of the state's online betting licenses. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed the state's sports betting bill -- House Bill 127 --...
North Carolina Casino Discussions Stymie State Budget, GOP Leaders Exchange Words
North Carolina casino talks came to a standstill last week with House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) saying he didn't find the votes needed among his party to move forward with tacking on a gaming component...
Donald Trump, 2024 Contenders to Speak at Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas
Add former President Donald Trump to the star-studded roster of scheduled speakers at the Republican Jewish Coalition's Annual Leadership Summit set for Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort next month. The RJC works towards fostering...
St. Louis Cardinals Willing to Help Bankroll Missouri Sports Betting Referendum
The MLB St. Louis Cardinals and several other professional sports teams in Missouri are willing to bankroll a statewide initiative to ask voters if they want to legalize sports betting next year. Seven states neighbor...
Tribal Casinos Dominate Golfweek’s Best Casino Golf Course Rankings
There were some silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic, with one being a boost to the game of golf's popularity. The outdoor sport thrived amid the coronavirus, and interest has held steady in the pandemic's...
Powerball Jackpot Balloons to $550M, Next Drawing Wednesday Night
The Powerball jackpot hasn't been hit since July 19, when a lucky player in California won a $1.08 billion prize, the lottery's third-richest jackpot ever. Powerball has gone 23 consecutive drawings without a ticket matching...
