8174 stories by Devin O'Connor
The Real Gambling Threat? Why ‘Sweepstakes’ Casinos Are Thriving in the Shadow of Prediction Markets
Prediction markets remain the hot topic in the US gaming industry That could be benefitting sweepstakes casinos from being outlawed through state legislation While Washington and state governors obsess over the legality of election betting, the multi-billion dollar "sweepstakes" casino industry is...
Vegas Comes to Queens: Resorts World NYC To Debut Live Dealer Table Games
Resorts World New York City will offer table games beginning April 28 RWNYC is the first casino in downstate New York to have live dealer tables Hard Rock Metropolitan Park and Bally's Bronx aren't likely to open until 2030 A new era...
FanDuel vs. DraftKings: The Heated Debate Over New ‘Injury Protection’ Fees
FanDuel has debuted a full-game insurance program for player props and parlays Bet Protect+ costs 3% of the bet DraftKings bettors are criticizing its rival's insurance program While FanDuel claims its new Bet Protect+ puts users in control, rival DraftKings bettors are...
Unlikely Audience: Snoop Dogg’s Treasure Island Show Is Rated for Ages 5+
Snoop Dogg will play Treasure Island Resort & Casino in September Snoop will play the Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN The show is ages 5+ Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Minnesota has just booked its biggest name yet for its...
Is the Sportsbook Era Over? Why Prediction Markets Are Stealing Betting’s Crown
Prediction markets are likely poaching play from online sportsbooks Prediction markets continue to face scrutiny for their sports contract trading Prediction markets are aggressively cannibalizing the sports betting industry, with the surging "event trading" craze now threatening to dethrone traditional bookmakers. Gaming...
Jamaica Doubles Down on Destination Casinos to Assist in Hurricane Recovery
Jamaica is moving forward with large-scale casinos at eligible resorts Jamaica has been home to small gaming rooms for many years Integrated Resort Destinations will bring more slots to the Caribbean As Jamaica continues its recovery efforts from Hurricane Melissa, a devastating...
Pennsylvania Hits Record $600M Gaming Revenue, but Traditional Casinos Are Fading
Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $602.4 million in March March marked the first time in 2026 that monthly GGR topped $600 million Online gaming is fueling the year-over-year revenue gains The Pennsylvania gaming industry continues to grow, as gross revenue in March 2026...
Defense Health Agency Flags Gambling As Security Clearance Risk
The Defense Health Agency is worried that more online gambling outlets are hurting military service members A comprehensive study on gambling problems in the military hasn't been conducted since 2018 The US Defense Health Agency (DHA) is warning service members that online...
bet365 Launches iGaming and Sportsbook in Michigan Through Tribal Partnership
bet365 is now live in Michigan for sports betting and iGaming The online gaming brand is marketing its platform aggressively through partnerships with the MLB Detroit Tigers and NHL Detroit Red Wings bet365 has officially launched its online sportsbook and casino in...
Ohio Senator’s Betting Tax Plan Could Unlock $200M for Schools and Stadiums
A lawmaker in Ohio wants to increase taxes on sportsbooks The proposed 2% sports betting tax hike would help sports venues and K-12 athletics Ohio State Sen. Louis Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) has expressed his belief that raising Ohio’s sports betting tax to...
