8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
Illinois Video Gaming Terminal Pioneer Rick Heidner Running for Governor
Illinois VGT businessman Rick Heidner is running for governor Heidner has supported Democrats and Republicans, but will run as a Republican Gov. JB Pritzker is the early 2026 front-runner One of Illinois' most successful businessmen, whose wide-ranging interests include a major stake...
Foxwoods Armed Suspect Under the Influence of Crack Cocaine, Bond Reduced
The suspect in this week's Foxwoods police incident concedes he was high on drugs Defendant David Griswold's attorney told the court he was on crack and heroin Griswold remains in custody despite his bond being cut in half The suspect in this...
Wisconsin Sports Betting Could Move Online Through ‘Hub and Spoke’ Model
Wisconsin lawmakers are mulling legislation to expand sports betting to the internet Wisconsin is home to only tribal casinos Sports betting is banned in neighboring Minnesota Wisconsin sports betting remains limited to in-person wagering at tribal casinos. Newly drafted legislation seeks to...
Major US Airports Want to Join Las Vegas and Reno in Offering Slot Machines
Airport slot machines could be on the way to O'Hare and Midway Chicago city officials are mulling airport slots to help ease a $1.15 billion budget deficit Airport slots in the US are only at Las Vegas and Reno airports Airport slot...
Another Virginia City Considering Casino Push as Residents in Another Community Push Back
Could a casino be coming to Winchester? The Virginia city is in the early stages of discussing casino gambling Roanoke residents are seemingly opposed to a casino In the coming months, Virginia will be home to five operational casinos with slot machines,...
Diddy Could Soon Be Free After Reports Surface Trump Will Commute Disgraced Hip Hop Mogul’s Sentence
Trump is reportedly considering commuting Diddy's federal prison sentence Bettors on wagering exchanges are buying stock in Diddy being released Earlier this month, Diddy was sentenced to four years and two months in a federal prison, and fined $500K after he was...
Pennsylvania Skill Game Proponents Rally in Hershey, Seek Fair Tax
Pennsylvania skill game supporters are seeking regulation, with a fair tax Pennsylvania's powerful casino industry opposes the unregulated games Most proponents of skill games in Pennsylvania want a legal framework for the slot-like terminals, but they're urging state lawmakers in Harrisburg not...
Inspire Taps Korean Businessman to Lead Struggling Casino Resort at Incheon International
Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea will soon have a new CEO Inspire has underwhelmed compared with its preopening forecasts The casino is located at Seoul's Incheon International Airport Inspire Entertainment Resort will have a new chief executive beginning in December. Officials...
Nas, Resorts World New York City Pledge $2 Million to The Hip Hop Museum
Rap artist Nas and Resorts World are giving $2 million to The Hip Hop Museum The Hip Hop Museum is set to open in 2026, more than a decade after it was announced Nas and RW are seeking a full casino license...
SWAT Team Responds to Foxwoods, Hostage Reports Incorrect
UPDATE (1:47 pm): An update from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Police Department: "An earlier incident at Fox Tower has been safely resolved. Our team was able to enter the room without incident. We thank members of our Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation...
