7579 stories by Devin O'Connor
Vermont Sports Betting Committee Continues Regulatory Discussion at Snail’s Pace
Vermont offers a quieter, slower pace of life for residents and so-called "flatlanders." The term refers to people who have migrated north to the Green Mountain State from Boston, New York, and other parts of the Northeast. Legal sports betting has rapidly...
Coney Island Casino Pitch Rumored, as New York Readies Downstate Bidding
Coney Island is perhaps best known for being home to the Cyclone wooden roller coaster, Wonder Wheel Ferris wheel, Luna Park amusements, and of course, Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs. But rumblings around the seaside town suggest a prominent real estate developer could...
Casino Revenue Reports Show US Gaming Could Be Cooling Amid Economic Uncertainty
Casino revenue reports issued from commercial gaming states in recent days suggest play is cooling across the nation. After more than a year of robust action, with numerous states reporting unprecedented casino revenue, the latest numbers are beginning to align with Wall...
Casino Dealer School Opens Near Atlantic City as Industry Seeks Skilled Workers
A casino dealer school where future table game croupiers can hone their craft has opened just outside of Atlantic City in Pleasantville, NJ. In response to most of its classes moving online, the T. Byrd Center, an education and career-advancement training facility,...
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Undergoing $100M Renovation
Big changes are in store for the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. One of the largest convention facilities in the United States -- Mandalay Bay, operated by MGM Resorts -- is set for a $100 million renovation. In announcing the project today, MGM...
Parx Casino Sues Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Company, Alleges Machines Illegal
Parx Casino is the richest gaming property in Pennsylvania. But the Bensalem venue believes it would be generating more revenue if it weren't for unregulated skill gaming machines operating throughout the Commonwealth. Georgia-based Pace-O-Matic (POM) and its Pennsylvania subsidiary, Miele Amusements, are...
Atlantic City-Based Smoke-Free Casino Group Taking Campaign Nationwide
The smoke-free casino group that originated in Atlantic City says it's taking its fight nationwide. The group, "Casino Employees Against Smoking's Effects (CEASE)," made the announcement at this week's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. CEASE was formed after New Jersey...
2024 Odds Present Attractive Long Shots, Says Political Betting Insider
The 2024 odds currently suggest a three-horse presidential race between sitting President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). But Matthew Shaddick, head of political markets for Smarkets, says some current long shots could present considerable value...
Maryland Sports Betting Commission Publishes Scolding Public Comments
The Maryland sports betting agency tasked with determining the licensing process and governing regulations for expanded gaming has taken another step. It has unveiled the public remarks it fielded during its comment period that concluded on September 26. Much of the public input...
Ohio State Consensus National Championship Favorite Ahead of Busy Week 7
Six weeks into the college football season, Ohio State has emerged as the consensus favorite to win the 2022 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship. Though the SEC holds four of the top 10 spots in the Associated Press Top 25, it's...
