7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Terrible’s Hotel Casino in Jean, Nevada, Could Become Industrial Park
Terrible's Hotel & Casino in Jean, Nevada, was one of the few permanent casino casualties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada. But a Reno-based real estate developer has plans for the remote desolate town. Tolles Development Group, a commercial real estate...
Las Vegas Wedding Chapels Love 2-22-22, as ‘Twosday’ Prompts Couples to Wed
Las Vegas wedding chapels have experienced a decline in ceremonies in recent decades. But the upcoming 2-22-22 palindrome date has officiants and venues booked solid. Next Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, is likely to become the busiest day in recent Nevada history in...
Ontario Casinos Free of Most COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Beginning February 17
Ontario casinos will soon be clear of nearly all government-imposed COVID-19 operating restrictions. After roughly two years of limitations, the Ontario provincial government is lifting pandemic emergency mandates on a variety of businesses, including casinos. Effective 12:01 am Thursday, February 17, casinos...
Nevada Super Bowl Sports Handle Sets Record Despite Other US Outlets
Nevada oddsmakers reported record action on Super Bowl LVI. Bettors plopped down $179,823,715 in wagers on the big game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The more than $179.8 million bets on the Rams narrow 23-20 victory over the underdog...
Resorts Casino Atlantic City Shutters Online Sportsbook, DraftKings Continues Retail
Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City has powered down its online sportsbook. Effective today, February 14, Resorts is no longer taking action through its ResortsCasino.com sportsbook. The platform's interactive slots and table games, as well as live dealer offerings, will continue to...
Tropicana Las Vegas Trying to Lure Adele Fans With Celebrity Impersonator
Tropicana Las Vegas is offering Adele fans who purchased pricey tickets to her since-postponed residency at Caesars Palace free entry to its "Legends in Concert" show at the Strip casino resort. Adele last month stunned Las Vegas and her fans around the...
South Carolina Sports Betting Effort Gains Support With Gubernatorial Candidate
South Carolina remains on the sidelines of legal sports betting. But a former US congressman says he'll fight to change that should he be elected to the state's highest office. Thirty states plus DC currently have legal sports betting operational. South Carolina...
Crown Resorts Accepts Blackstone $6.3B Offer for Australia Casino Group
Crown Resorts has agreed to sell its entire organization to private equity behemoth Blackstone Group in a transaction valued at approximately US$6.3 billion. After nearly a year of Blackstone pursuing Australia's largest casino operator, Crown's Board of Directors announced today that it...
Caesars Entertainment Hosting National Hiring Day Later This Month
Caesars Entertainment is seeking to fulfill hundreds of job openings at its casino resorts across the nation. Later this month, the casino giant will hold job fairs for the company's 52 domestic locations. Dubbed the "Caesars National Day of Hiring 2022," most...
Virginia Is Not for Bettors, State Lawmaker Contends With Gaming Statute
Last year, legal online sports betting commenced in Virginia. Some mobile sportsbooks have been quick to steal the commonwealth's famed tagline - "Virginia is for Lovers" - for their marketing materials. But state lawmakers say the iconic motto should not be used...
