7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino Jackpot Won by Self-Excluded Individual
Harrah's Philadelphia Casino wrongly allowed a woman access who had previously self-excluded herself from all commercial gaming establishments in the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania State Police's Bureau of Gaming Enforcement revealed in its August blotter that a 59-year-old woman from Ridley Park --...
PGA Golf Courses Coming to the Philippines – Nicklaus, Choi, and Faldo to Design
Three PGA golf courses are planned for the forthcoming Hann Reserve, located just north of the Clark Freeport Zone in the Philippines, where numerous commercial casinos operate. Hann Reserve is the second major announcement this week from Hann Resorts, which opened its...
Philippines Gaming Corporation Could Be Split, as Reform Calls Increase
For many years, the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been operating its own casinos, while simultaneously regulating private commercial gaming properties. Philippines officials have pondered whether it's in the nation's best interest for its state-run gaming firm to both operate...
Pennsylvania Lottery Claims Unregulated Skill Gaming Led to $650M Revenue Loss
The Pennsylvania Lottery claims its revenue is down because of unregulated skill gaming machines. The devices proliferate across the commonwealth in restaurants, bars, gas stations, convenience stores, and retail strip malls. The lottery claims they have negatively impacted the lottery and its...
Foxwoods Embarks on $385M Expansion as Anniversary Celebration Continues
Foxwoods Resort Casino officially commemorated its 30-year anniversary in February. But the gaming destination owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is celebrating all year long by announcing an array of expansion and renovation projects. Foxwoods officials this week unveiled...
Bentley the Lion, Former MGM Grand Inhabitant, Dead at 15
Bentley the Lion, one of the former cats in the lion display at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, has passed away at the age of 15 years old. MGM Grand is the largest single hotel in the world, with more than 6,800...
Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend Could Be Interrupted by Travel Delays, Says AAA
This Labor Day weekend, Las Vegas will be busy as expected. But AAA says flight disruptions and jam-packed highways could make for difficult travel. AAA releases holiday travel forecasts for major holidays but did away with publishing an outlook for the Labor...
Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Bill That Saved Resorts Millions Overturned by State Judge
An Atlantic City casino property tax adjustment that would have saved nine gaming resorts some $55 million this year alone has been overturned by a state judge. Last year, New Jersey lawmakers and Governor Phil Murphy (D) amended the casinos' payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT)...
Macau Opening Border to 41 Countries, But Seven-Day Quarantine in Place
Macau is opening its borders to nonresidents for the first time since isolating the Chinese casino hub soon after COVID-19 became a global pandemic. Macau closed its borders to nonresidents in early 2020. Though certain exceptions have been provided for frontline health...
iGaming Proliferation in US Heightens Financial Crime Risk, Says Former Regulator
The legal expansion of iGaming across the US -- specifically online sports betting -- has increased financial crime concerns among compliance experts. Online casino gambling with interactive slots and table games is permitted in six states -- New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West...
