7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Touts Sports Offerings in New National TV Marketing Campaign
Las Vegas advertising officials want the nation to know the destination is now a major sports center. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) last month unveiled its "Greatest Arena on Earth" ad campaign. The first 30-second television commercial told viewers...
Hollywood Casino Raided By Los Angeles Law Enforcement
A business in Hollywood, Calif. was the subject of a recent raid in Los Angeles. The warrant resulted in the arrest of an individual who allegedly operated illegal gaming activities inside the establishment. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced yesterday that...
Former Casino Exec Gamal Aziz Guilty in Varsity Blues Scandal
Former casino executive Gamal "Aziz" Abdelaziz has been found guilty by a federal jury in Boston for his role in the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. His career includes C-level stints at Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, and Wynn Resorts. After some...
Steve Wynn Again Lists Beverly Hills Mansion, Price Increased to $115M
Former casino mogul Steve Wynn is once again trying to unload one of the most lavish and expansive mansions in Beverly Hills. The 79-year-old billionaire purchased the estate, located in the 1200 block of Benedict Canyon Drive, in 2015 for $47.85 million....
Macau Zero COVID-19 Policy Will Remain Until 80 Percent of Population Vaccinated
Macau health officials said this week that the zero COVID-19 policy will remain in place until 80 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. The policy requires immediate government reaction to even a single new positive test result. The Macau Novel Coronavirus...
Station Casinos Gains Clark County Approval for Durango Project, Resort Name Unveiled
Station Casinos cleared a major hurdle yesterday for its casino resort plan in the southwestern part of the Las Vegas Valley. It received development approval from the Clark County Commission. Station's Durango project, as it's been called for more than two decades,...
Sen. Tim Kaine Votes Against $565M Richmond Casino Ballot Question
United States Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) voted "No" on the local ballot referendum before voters in Richmond, Va., asking if they support allowing one casino resort to come to the capital area. Kaine is a former governor of Virginia (2006-2010) who has...
Bryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka Match Odds Largely Unavailable
Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka's seemingly made-for-TV feud is finally coming to the small screen the day after Thanksgiving on Nov. 26. Yesterday, the fifth installment of "Capital One's The Match" was announced. DeChambeau and Koepka will square off in a head-to-head,...
Martha Stewart Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas in Works at Former Martorano’s
Martha Stewart is rumored to be setting up a home in Las Vegas, and she's inviting you to be her guest. Although not officially confirmed, the celebrity lifestyle expert is likely on her way to the Strip with her first restaurant. Eater...
Smoke-Free Casino Advocates Make Their Presence Known at Global Gaming Expo
Nevada is one of 10 states where gamblers inside a commercial casino can smoke freely across the gaming floor. Anti-smoking advocates say change is long overdue. The gaming industry has gathered in Las Vegas this week for the Global Gaming Expo (G2E)....
