7579 stories by Devin O'Connor
Resorts World Las Vegas Eliminating Free Valet Parking, Hints at Business Struggles
Resorts World Las Vegas opened in June after Malaysia-based parent company Genting Group invested $4.1 billion into its realization. When it opened, Resorts World said free self and valet parking would be an amenity staple for the Strip's first from-the-ground-up casino resort...
All Nine Atlantic City Casinos Profitable in Third Quarter, as Gaming Recovery Continues
Atlantic City casinos each posted a profit in the third quarter of 2021, a strong sign that the beachfront gaming industry is alive and well. The good news comes nearly two years after the COVID-19 pandemic made landfall in New Jersey and...
Oakland A’s Make Offer on Las Vegas Land, Site Could Become Future MLB Ballpark
The Oakland A's aren't fully committed to staying in California's Bay Area. That was made evident last week by the MLB team making an offer on an unspecified parcel of land in the Las Vegas Valley. Oakland Athletics President Dave Kaval confirmed...
Slidell Casino Question in Legal Limbo Following Appellate Court Ruling
The odds have lengthened that voters in Slidell, Louisiana will see a ballot question next month on bringing a casino resort to the area. That's following a ruling last week in the US First Circuit Court of Appeals. On December 11, voters...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking No Priority for Outgoing Senate President Stephen Sweeney
Atlantic City casinos are being targeted by anti-smoking advocates who believe the time is long overdue to close gaming's clean indoor air loophole. But word this week from the state's most powerful legislator suggests that the activists aren't persuading those in charge....
Arkansas Regulators Want Unique Revenue Rule on Interactive Sportsbooks
The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) oversees all gaming in the Razorback State. But since commercial gambling was only legalized in 2018, the agency continues to undergo a learning curve. This week, ARC floated a bizarre governing rule for mobile sports betting that...
Foxwoods El San Juan Puerto Rico Casino Opens, Tribe’s First Outside Connecticut
Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, located inside the historic Fairmont Hotel in Puerto Rico, welcomed its first players this week. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation announced in January its plans to expand its Foxwoods brand outside its native state. The tribe are...
Crown Resorts Stock Soars Following Blackstone Latest Bid
Blackstone Group is leaving no stone unturned in its crusade to purchase Aussie casino giant Crown Resorts. The private equity behemoth remains bullish on the global gaming industry in the wake of COVID-19. The firm, led by billionaire Stephen Schwarzman, is refusing...
Massachusetts Sports Betting on Hold Another Year, as Legislature Goes on Recess
The throngs of sports fans in Massachusetts will have to wait at least another few months until they can bet legally on their beloved Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins. The Massachusetts General Court entered its seven-week recess this week without passing...
Maryland Sports Betting Days Away, as Casinos Finally Receive State Approval
Maryland sports betting is at long last almost here, as five of the state's commercial casinos finally received formal approval to conduct such expanded gambling at their brick-and-mortar properties. After months of delay, the Sports Wagering Application and Review Commission (SWARC) gave...
