7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Restaurants Might Soon Offer Water Only Upon Request
Las Vegas restaurants could soon offer tap water only when asked by diners. That's should new state legislation find an adequate appetite among lawmakers in Carson City. With water levels remaining low in Nevada and neighboring California despite some recent rainfall, concerns...
Hard Rock Atlantic City Distributes $10M in Bonuses to Casino Workers
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City continued its February tradition of distributing bonuses to the property's employees. Owned by Hard Rock International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Boardwalk casino has made it a habit of...
Former Chinese Government Official Reportedly Lost $730K Gambling in Macau
A former Chinese government official is said to have endured a severe gambling addiction during his decades of public service in the Hubei province. Chinese media reports suggest that Mei Yunnian, a former deputy director responsible for policy reform and economic development...
South Dakota Online Sports Betting Dead for 2023, Protecting Deadwood Overrides Effort
South Dakota online sports betting efforts are dead for 2023 after a majority of House lawmakers in the Pierre capital said the state's commercial gaming industry is to protect the vibrancy of Deadwood. Sports betting and casino gambling are legal in South...
Bally’s Corporation Campaigning for iGaming Privileges in Home State of Rhode Island
The Bally's Corporation wants to add Rhode Island to the list of legal iGaming states. The current Bally's Corp. was formed in 2020 after Rhode Island-based Twin River Worldwide Holdings (TWRH) acquired the iconic casino brand from Caesars Entertainment. Bally's is controlled...
Puyallup Tribe to Redevelop Former Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma Property
The Puyallup Tribe in Washington state is planning to redevelop its former Emerald Queen Casino property in Tacoma, local planning officials confirmed through a records request. The Puyallup Tribe, one of 29 federally recognized Indian tribes in Washington, opened the Emerald Queen...
Maryland iGaming Could Benefit Equitable Early Childhood Education Trust Fund
Some lawmakers in Maryland believe the state's recent expansion of gaming to allow retail and online sports betting should be extended to permit interactive slot machines and table games. The possible tax benefit that such iGaming would generate, those lawmakers contend, could...
Pennsylvania, New Jersey Gaming Industries Begin 2023 Strong, as Revenues Surge
Casinos in Pennsylvania and New Jersey kicked off the new year strong, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the two markets climbed significantly from January 2022. Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been jockeying for the title of second-richest gaming state behind Nevada....
FanDuel Super Bowl Commercial ‘Kick of Destiny’ a Success Despite Criticism
FanDuel's Super Bowl commercial that aired during the third quarter of last Sunday's big game caused a stir on social media. Critics slammed it for being heavily produced, and possibly not as advertised. But the 30-second "live" spot was apparently a riveting...
$2B Powerball Winner Identity Revealed, California Man Skips Lottery Celebration
November's $2.04 billion Powerball winner has come forward and revealed his name, but the lucky man who claimed the all-time richest lottery jackpot in US history isn't looking for additional publicity. After 40 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, Powerball's November 7...
