7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Macau Readies to Enter ‘Consolidation Phase,’ Ease ‘Zero COVID’ Policy
Macau casinos remain shuttered on the local government's orders through at least this Saturday, July 23. When they might be permitted to reopen is unclear. Macau, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China, remains on lockdown because of...
National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling Arrives in Boston
The 2022 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling takes place this week in Boston. The annual congregation will focus this year on "advocacy, awareness, and assistance" in combating societal harms that gambling might present. More than 600 attendees are set...
Underground Vermont Sports Betting Ring Prompts Legalization Review
Vermont sports betting remains illegal. But a state investigation into an alleged underground bookmaking operation has renewed consideration of legalizing such gambling in Montpelier. Vermont lawmakers have mulled legalizing gambling on sports ever since the US Supreme Court in May 2018 struck...
Encore Boston Harbor Could Soon Have MLS Soccer Stadium as Neighbor
Encore Boston Harbor is spurring economic activity in its immediate surrounding area in Everett across the Mystic River from the downtown capital city. The latest rumblings suggest a new Major League Soccer stadium could be coming near the $2.6 billion integrated resort....
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Opponents Urge VP Kamala Harris to Join Smoke-Free Fight
Atlantic City casino smoking remains permitted in designated areas at each of the nine resorts. A group trying to eliminate the gaming industry's clean indoor air loophole wants Vice President Kamala Harris to realize the health dangers workers are subjected to as...
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $530M, Eighth-Largest in Game History
The Mega Millions jackpot for tomorrow night's draw is an estimated $530 million, the lottery game's eighth-largest prize in its more than quarter-century history. No ticket has matched all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball since April 15, when a...
Atlantic City Casinos Lose Momentum, June Gaming Win Below Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Atlantic City casinos saw their upward momentum come to a screeching halt last month, as gaming slowed and dropped below pre-pandemic levels. Atlantic City casinos in April and May reported better-than-2019 gross gaming revenue (GGR) on their brick-and-mortar floors. But in June,...
Caesars Entertainment Honors Founder Don Carano with Scholarship Fund
Caesars Entertainment wouldn't be the organization it is today had it not been for Don Carano. His pioneering of regional casino properties in major markets like Reno and Las Vegas and across the US built the company into today's giant. The current...
US Casino Industry Posts Second-Best Revenue Month Ever in May, Win Totals $5.1B
The US casino industry is roaring at unprecedented levels in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the hearty gaming play could soon wear thin as inflation dampens the economy and leisure spending. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reported this week that...
DraftKings Debuts Political Odds in Canada, Donald Trump Favored for 2024
DraftKings, for the first time in its history of operating as a daily fantasy and sports betting provider, is offering traditional lines on political outcomes. But political observers in the United States who believe they have the foresight to predict the outcomes...
