7576 stories by Devin O'Connor
Casino Real Estate Trust Gaming and Leisure Properties Joins iGaming Opposition
A casino landlord has joined a group opposing iGaming Gaming and Leisure Properties owns 68 casinos across the United States The National Association Against iGaming opposes online gambling aside from sports betting Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), the real estate investment...
Penny Slot Delivers Man $1.25 Million Jackpot Win on Father’s Day
A Texas man won big at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino on Father's Day The penny slot paid out more than $1.2 million The man's bet was just $4 A lucky gambler playing a penny slot machine at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle...
Virginia Casino Revenue Reaches Record High in May as Market Takes Hold
Virginia casino revenue hit a record high in May 2025 Rivers Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol reported record months Caesars Virginia remained the top-grossing casino Virginia casino revenue hit a record high in May as gamblers lost $85.4 million to the state's...
Massachusetts Online Casino Bill Slated for Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
iGaming is being considered in Massachusetts A hearing on legislation to authorize online casinos is set for next week Massachusetts is currently home to three casinos and online sports betting Legislation in Massachusetts to authorize, regulate, and tax online casino gambling will...
Maine iGaming Bill Clears Legislature, Governor’s Veto Lurks
Lawmakers in Maine have passed legislation to allow iGaming The bill would provide the state's tribes with online casino privileges Gov. Janet Mills could veto the iGaming statute The Maine State Legislature has approved legislation to authorize online casino gambling. Following a...
Call it a Comeback: Atlantic City Casino Revenue Jumps 11 Percent in May
Atlantic City in-person casino revenue bounced back in May May turned year-to-date retail gaming revenue positive Atlantic City is ready for a busy summer April showers brought May flowers for the nine casinos in Atlantic City, as gaming revenue from in-person play...
Thailand Casino Opposition Claims Referendum Threshold Met
Thailand's government is considering legalizing casinos There is robust opposition to the gaming push PM Shinawatra thinks casinos will diversify Thailand's economy Opposition to allowing Las Vegas-like resorts to come to Thailand says it has adequate support by way of signature gathering...
Top Dog Joey Chestnut Returning to Nathan’s July 4 Chow Down on Coney Island
Joey Chestnut is returning for the Nathan's July 4 hot dog eating contest Chestnut is considered the greatest competitive eater of all time Chestnut skipped the 2024 event because of a conflict of interest The champ will be there. Joey Chestnut, the...
Pro-Smoking Union Boss Donna DeCaprio Elected Atlantic City Casino Workers’ Lead
Donna DeCaprio will continue leading Unite Here Local 54 The union represents thousands of casino resort employees in Atlantic City DeCaprio doesn't support forcing the casinos to go smoke-free In what Unite Here Local 54 is calling a "historic" event, Donna DeCaprio...
Wyoming Latest State Mulling Online Sports Betting Tax Hike
Wyoming lawmakers are considering raising the tax on online sportsbooks Online sportsbooks currently direct 10% of their revenue to the state Wyoming is the latest state to review an online sports betting tax increase Wyoming lawmakers are following a nationwide trend of...
