7579 stories by Devin O'Connor
Philippines Casino Regulator Submits Six Billion Pesos to National Government
The Philippines casino regulator PAGCOR (Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation) is once again heavily supporting the national government. PAGCOR, a gaming regulator and operator, this week announced it directed PHP6 billion (US$120 million) to the Philippines Bureau of the Treasury. The funds...
Mohegan Sun Guest Hits $3.8M Jackpot on Progressive ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot
One extraordinarily lucky gambler at Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort earlier this month hit a life-changing fortune on a slot machine. The Connecticut tribal resort told Casino.org this week that the jackpot was the largest Wheel of Fortune slot win at the...
Graton Casino Unveils Expansion as Sonoma County Competitor Seeks Entry
Graton Resort & Casino has proposed a major expansion of its tribal gaming destination in Rohnert Park, Ca. The Sonoma County tribe recently disclosed its development plans through a tribal environmental impact report. The details include expanding the casino floor by approximately...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Call on NJ Lawmakers to Extinguish Indoor Smoking
Hundreds of Atlantic City casino workers rallied yesterday in support of New Jersey lawmakers ending a 16-year loophole that has allowed indoor smoking at the nine gaming properties. In recognition of the 16th anniversary of the bill that banned indoor smoking in...
G2E Asia Moving to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore for 2022 Gaming Industry Show
The 2022 Global Gaming Expo Asia -- better known as G2E Asia -- is a go after all. But not at its typical host venue in Macau. After repeated postponements because of Macau adhering to China's "zero COVID" policy that continues to...
Macau Labor Day Likely to Be Quiet, as Zero COVID Continues to Stall Gaming Recovery
China's Labor Day is just two and a half weeks out. But with COVID-19 continuing to limit cross-border traffic between the mainland and Macau, the gaming hub won't likely see the rush of visitors the enclave typically experiences during the annual holiday....
Bally’s Invests in Gambit Rewards, Casino Operator to Leverage Social Gaming Platform
The Bally's Corporation is investing $5 million into Snipp Interactive (OTCPK: SNIPF) in exchange for a 9% ownership position in the digital marketing firm. Snipp acquired social gaming platform Gambit Rewards in January for $5 million. The free-to-play iGaming network allows users...
San Manuel Tribe Doubles Down on Responsible Gaming, Partners with UNLV
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians was bestowed the distinguished award of "Responsible Business of the Year" during the 2021 Global Gaming Awards. The California-based gaming tribe is further committing its pledge to conduct gaming in a responsible manner. Through the...
Philadelphia Casinos Forced to Reinstitute Mandatory Face Masks on City Orders
Philadelphia casinos once again require face masks for workers and patrons. That's after city officials reinstated the COVID-19 protocol as new cases rise. Pennsylvania's largest city is the first in the US to restore indoor mask mandates. The city did so after...
State College Casino Opposition Calls on University to Reject Bally’s Project
The proposed State College casino near the Penn State University campus has generated stern opposition from the local community. But one voice that hasn't yet weighed in on the matter is the most influential entity in all of Centre County: the school...
