8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
Caesars Sportsbook Joins Super Bowl LVI Advertiser Roster With 30-Second Commercial
Caesars Entertainment is perhaps the best-known casino brand in the United States. That's likely why the casino giant has opted not to bet on advertising during Super Bowls in years past. However, that's changing for the big game next weekend. Caesars confirmed...
Petersburg, Va., to Field Casino Pitches, Urban One Back to Bidding Pool
City officials in Petersburg, Va., say there will be no backroom deals should it receive state approval to move forward with considering a commercial casino resort. Residents in Richmond last November narrowly rejected a local ballot question seeking the public's authorization of...
Dragon Link Jackpot Hits Again, Florida Player Wins $1.3M at Seminole Hollywood
Dragon Link progressive slot machines have been loose in recent weeks. And late last month, the popular game made another lucky player a millionaire. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood revealed today that one of its lucky patrons recently hit...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban Gains Additional Support
The days of Atlantic City casino smoking permeating gaming floors might be nearing extinguishment. A legislative effort in the Trenton capital continues to gain support from state lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle. The latest to join the anti-smoking crusade...
South Dakota Mobile Sports Betting Bill Advances, But Hurdles Remain
South Dakota sports betting is currently limited to retail sportsbooks inside Deadwood gaming parlors and tribal casinos. Legislation introduced in 2022 that has already found support in a Senate committee seeks to expand such gambling to online channels. Senate Resolution 502 would...
Former Mashpee Wampanoag Chair Accused of Bribery, Extortion to Stand Trial
Cedric Cromwell, the former chair of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts, will begin facing criminal allegations of bribery and extortion in federal court on April 19. In November 2020, Cromwell was accused by federal prosecutors of accepting bribes in exchange for...
Red Rock Resorts All-Male, All-White Board Scolded by Las Vegas Casino Union
Red Rock Resorts (RRR) is the target of yet another attack from the Culinary Union, the largest casino union in the United States. In a letter addressed to US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) General Attorney Stacie Gorman, the Culinary Union urges...
Las Vegas Media Outlet Encourages Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak to Drop Mask Mandate
The Las Vegas Review-Journal believes it's time to end the wearing of face masks inside public spaces. An op-ed from the media outlet's editorial board over the weekend encouraged Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) to lift the ongoing emergency command. The RJ...
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Resuming Hotel Renovation Postponed by Pandemic
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is restarting the makeover of its more than 1,700 hotel guestrooms. The renovations were originally put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MGM Resorts earlier this month appointed Brandon Dardeau as its new president and chief...
LSU Emails Students About Sports Betting, But Message Not What Parents Expected
The athletics department at Louisiana State University (LSU) recently sent out an email blast to students and fans regarding the debut of legal sports betting in the state. The message garnered much negative feedback. Many colleges that are located in states with...
