7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Casinos Win $170.7M in April, Fourth-Best Month on Record
Maryland casinos reported strong gaming revenue last month, with players losing more than $170.7 million. In April of 2021, Maryland's six commercial gaming properties saw gross gaming revenue (GGR) climb 5.3% year-over-year on a favorable comparison. MGM National Harbor and Horseshoe Baltimore...
Phil Mickelson Unauthorized Biography Claims Lefty Lost $40M Gambling
Phil Mickelson reportedly lost $40 million gambling between 2010 and 2014. That's according to a new excerpt released this week from golf writer Alan Shipnuck's forthcoming unauthorized biography on the World Golf Hall of Fame member. Shipnuck's book -- Phil: The Rip-Roaring...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking End Supported By New Jersey Residents
A majority of New Jersey residents who responded to a recent poll expressed support for permanently extinguishing indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos. Conducted by Stockton University's Polling Institute at the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy, 62% of respondents said...
National Council on Problem Gambling to Take 1-800-GAMBLER Nationwide
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) last year called on reforms to better protect at-risk gamblers and sports bettors. Part of that mission is unifying toll-free helplines into a single, easy-to-remember number. NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte told PlayUSA recently that...
Maryland Online Sports Betting Delay to Linger Into NFL, College Football Seasons
Maryland online sports betting won't likely begin in time for the kickoff of the 2022-23 NFL and college football seasons. That's the latest from the state agency handling the application and licensing process regarding mobile sportsbooks. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) signed...
Doyle Brunson Biopic Coming, Famed Poker Player’s Life Story Headed for Big Screen
The life story of Doyle Brunson, one of only five players to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event more than once, is set for the big screen. Deadline reported this week that Radar Pictures has acquired the movie rights...
Station Casinos Durango Project Has Billionaire Owner Frank Fertitta III Optimistic
Station Casinos' publicly traded subsidiary Red Rock Resorts (RRR) missed Wall Street earnings estimates this week. But that didn't subdue billionaire Frank Fertitta III's enthusiasm regarding the firm's next investment in Southern Nevada. During RRR's first-quarter earnings call with investors and analysts,...
Atlantic City Casino Union Seeks Wage Increase as Contracts Expire This Month
The leading Atlantic City casino union is seeking substantially higher wages for its members, as new contract negotiations continue. Bob McDevitt of Unite Here Local 54, the Atlantic City casino union that represents around 10,000 workers employed by the nine resorts, says...
Caesars Virginia Casino Resort in Danville Pushes Back Opening to 2024
Caesars Virginia officials announced this week that the scheduled opening of the Danville casino resort will be pushed back from 2023 to sometime in 2024. Danville is one of five cities in Virginia that qualified to consider a casino development under the...
Everi Holdings Acquires Historical Horse Racing Manufacturer Intuicode
Everi Holdings announced today that it has acquired historical horse racing (HHR) developer and manufacturer Intuicode Gaming. The deal is for a total consideration of between $22 million to $27 million. Everi, a Las Vegas-based gaming manufacturer that produces slot machines and...
