8174 stories by Devin O'Connor
Macau Welcomed 1.6M Guests in February, Best Month Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Last month was the busiest for Macau since COVID-19 arrived on the global stage in early 2020. Data supplied Friday by the local government's Statistics, and Census Bureau revealed that more than 1.59 million visitors traveled to Macau last month. The visitor...
Vermont Sports Betting Bill to Allow Online Sportsbooks Clears Assembly Committee
Vermont sports betting bills have been considered in the Montpelier capital each year since 2018. That's when the US Supreme Court struck down a federal law that limited single-game sports wagering to Nevada. But now, the odds of a sports gambling bill...
Atlantic City Casinos Enjoy Strong February, Brick-and-Mortar Revenue Brings in Nearly $215M
Atlantic City casinos continue to demonstrate resiliency, despite roaring inflation and a rattled stock market and global economy. The nine Atlantic City casinos continue to stress that their own economic positions are on shaky ground. That's largely because of how COVID-19 severely...
UK Gambling-Related Suicide Research Program Seeks Funding Proposals
The Gambling-Related Suicide Research Program, a collaboration between the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and Greo Evidence Insights -- the latter formerly known as the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Center -- is seeking funding proposals. Greo Evidence Insights says it's accepting applications for...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Wins Nearly $25M in First Full Month in Operation
Rivers Casino Portsmouth reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of more than $24.6 million in its first full month in operation. The Hampton Roads casino, the first permanent casino property to open in Virginia, was built for $340 million. The venue is owned...
Wynn Resorts Acquiring Decommissioned Power Plant Next to Encore Boston Harbor
Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts has agreed to acquire a decommissioned power plant in Everett, Mass., near its Encore Boston Harbor. Wynn opened Encore Boston Harbor in June 2019 at a cost of $2.6 billion. The integrated resort quickly became the richest casino...
Star Entertainment to Sell Sheraton Grand Mirage on Australia’s Gold Coast
Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment is in desperate need of cash. That's after being subjected to considerable fines by state governments and being told that levies on gaming proceeds will increase considerably this year. Seeking to increase tax receipts to benefit...
Parx Casino Near Philadelphia Finally Ready to Construct Resort Hotel
Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pa., about 10 miles north of downtown Philadelphia, is finally moving forward with the construction of its on-site resort hotel. The Bensalem Township Council on Monday evening signed off on Parx's plans to construct a 13-story hotel with...
Las Vegas Visitors Younger than Ever, Southern Nevada Trending in Right Direction
The average Las Vegas visitor is younger than in recent memory, as the Strip, downtown, and Southern Nevada, in general, have seemingly found their footing in appealing to more millennials and 30-somethings. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) released its...
Former Riviera Land Sold for $125 Million, Future Unknown for North Strip Property
The 10 acres of land on which the Riviera partially stood for 60 years will soon have a new owner after being shopped since early 2019. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) approved selling the Strip frontage on Tuesday for...
