7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Moves to Senate Floor After Committee Backings
A North Carolina sports betting bill is moving to the full Senate floor for consideration after the legislation found support in several committees. House Bill 347 was introduced in March by state Reps. Jason Saine (R-Lincoln), Zack Hawkins (D-Durham), Majority Leader John...
Sports Betting Study Finds Nearly 7 in 10 College Students Participating
A sports betting study presents concerning data when it comes to participation rates among college students. The NCAA commissioned Opinion Diagnostics, a market research firm based in Boston, to probe betting prevalence among college-aged people. Pollsters surveyed more than 3,500 people aged...
Borgata Atlantic City Opens MGM Tower Following $55M Renovation
MGM Resorts' Borgata casino resort in Atlantic City has completed its $55 million renovation, a project that coincides with the Marina District property's 20th anniversary. Developed through a partnership with Boyd Gaming, MGM opened Borgata on July 2, 2003. MGM bought out...
Philippines Casinos Stirring Much Interest from Potential Buyers, Regulator Claims
The Philippines government owns and operates 43 casinos across the Southeast Asia nation. And with considerations to sell the properties ongoing, a top government official says numerous gaming companies have expressed interest in potentially buying the facilities. The Philippines is home to...
Nebraska Gaming Commission Ramping Up Staff as Gaming Expands Rapidly
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission's (NRGC) regulatory duties expanded greatly after the November 2020 election when state voters passed a ballot referendum that amended the Nebraska Constitution to allow commercial casino gambling at the state's six licensed horse racetracks. More than...
‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Coming to Sands’ Londoner Macau Casino Resort
Las Vegas Sands debuted its $2 billion integrated resort called The Londoner last week on Macau's Cotai Strip. The reimagined Sands Cotai Central is now a London-themed complex featuring replicas of some of the UK capital's most iconic landmarks. That includes Big...
Seattle Casino Shooter at Large After Opening Fire Inside Washington Card Room
Seattle police say a casino shooter who opened fire inside a card room remains at large. The hunt for him continues nearly 48 hours after the assailant fired at and hit at least three people. King County Sheriff's deputies report that an...
Shreveport Casinos Reintroduce Smoking After City Council Lifts Temporary Ban
Shreveport casinos are reintroducing smoking sections on their riverboats after the city council last week voted to lift a temporary ban on indoor tobacco use passed during COVID-19. The Shreveport City Council ratified Ordinance No. 51 in 2020, which extended the Smoke-Free...
Hollywood Casino York in Pennsylvania Fined for Failing to Meet Security Requirements
Hollywood Casino York in South-Central Pennsylvania has been issued a fine by the state's Gaming Control Board for violating minimum security requirements. When the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) issued a Category 4 casino license to Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC (a...
Maine Sports Betting Officials Target November Launch
Maine sports betting could be up and running as soon as Thanksgiving, as state gaming regulators say the timeline to launch is coming together. Speaking with the Portland Press Herald, Milton Champion, the executive director of the Maine Gambling Control Unit, said...
