8102 stories by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Sports Betting Regulations Could Soon Include Player Protections
The first legal sports bet in Massachusetts will be placed next Tuesday, January 31. That's the start date for sports gambling in the commonwealth, with the state's three commercial casinos first debuting their retail sportsbooks. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has been...
State College Community Speaks Out in Opposition of Bally’s Casino Near Penn State
If there are State College residents who support allowing Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation to redevelop the former Macy's department store at the Nittany Mall into a casino, Casino.org hasn't heard from them. We have, however, fielded hundreds of comments from concerned Centre...
Macau Government Begins Nongaming Marketing, Hypes Region’s MICE Capabilities
The Macau government has been instructed by Beijing to lessen its dependency on casino gambling. China President Xi Jinping believes the Special Administrative Region (SAR) -- the only place where commercial casinos are allowed to operate in the People's Republic -- should...
Caesars Sportsbook, Raynham Park Partner for Massachusetts Sports Betting
Caesars Sportsbook has struck a second partnership in Massachusetts for market entry into the state's forthcoming sports betting industry. Caesars Entertainment doesn't operate a casino in Massachusetts. But the Las Vegas-based casino operator wants to bet on Massachusetts' newly liberalized sports betting...
Squirrels are Amazing Gamblers, University of Michigan Research Discovers
North American red squirrels, new research finds, are quite skilled at gambling. University of Michigan biopsychology research fellow Dr. Lauren Petrullo recently discovered that North American red squirrels living in highly variable environments, such as the Canadian Yukon, regularly make big bets...
Rivers Portsmouth, Virginia’s First Permanent Casino, Opens With BetRivers Sportsbook
Rivers Portsmouth will become the first permanent casino to open in Virginia next week on Monday, Jan. 23. The casino's first guests will be able to gamble on slot machines and table games -- and as announced today -- sports. Rivers Casino...
Fanatics Opens First In-Stadium NFL Sportsbook at Commanders’ FedExField
The NFL's first in-stadium sportsbook has been opened by an entity that wasn't even engaged in gaming or sports betting only a couple of years ago. Fanatics, the global brand best known for its licensed sportswear, collectibles, and other sports merchandise, made...
Massachusetts Sports Betting Approvals: DraftKings, FanDuel, Four Others
Massachusetts sports betting is expected to begin before the end of the month. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) concluded its marathon review of applications on Thursday by signing off on six additional operators. Since early December, the MGC has been spending most...
Nevada Casinos Report Net Income Record of $4.12B in 2022 Fiscal Year
Nevada casinos had their best business year in 2022,as net income from gaming, hotel rooms, food and beverage, and entertainment hit a new high. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) on Thursday released its annual Gaming Abstract. The yearly report provides a...
Maryland Sportsbooks Submit Diversity Plans, but Licenses Can’t Be Revoked on Regulatory Condition
Under state law, Maryland sportsbooks are required to submit diversity plans to the state's Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC). The blueprints of how each operator will increase diversity among its organization must be received by the state within 30 days of...
