7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Bellagio Owner Blackstone Lists Clarion Events, ICE Organizer, For Sale
Clarion Events is reportedly being sold by Blackstone The private equity firm has considerable investments in the gaming industry Clarion is the event organizer behind ICE (International Casinos Exhibition) Blackstone Inc., the private equity and alternative investment giant, is reportedly shopping Clarion...
Saks Fifth Avenue, After Folding on Casino Project, Turns to Costco
Men's apparel from Saks Fifth Avenue could soon be sold by Costco Saks and Costco have not confirmed the partnership Saks recently ditched its pursuit of a casino in New York City Saks Fifth Avenue recently abandoned its plans to incorporate a...
Report: Japanese Gamblers Risked $45 Billion on Illegal Online Casino Sites in 2024
Officials in Japan say illegal online gambling continues to mount Illegal online sports betting on soccer is of utmost concern Japan will welcome its first land-based casino in the coming years Gambling in Japan remains limited to the state-run lottery, the sports...
Atlantic City Casinos Tout Upgrades in Anticipation of Strong Summer Season
Atlantic City casinos are primed for a busy 2025 summer The casinos have invested tens of millions of dollars in property upgrades Atlantic City's air show returns in July Atlantic City is in need of a heater. The nine casinos down the...
Atlantic City Casino Q1 Profits Disappoint, Consumer Complaints Continue
Atlantic City operating profits were down in the first quarter of 2025 However, eight of the nine casino resorts remained profitable Bally's was the only casino to post an operating loss Atlantic City casinos generated less revenue from guests and therefore saw...
Smoke-Free Casino Advocates Call on Prominent Gaming Consultancy to Retract 2022 Report
Casino workers who seek a clean indoor air workplace are calling on a consultancy to retract a 2022 study that concluded casino smoking is critical to Atlantic City The request comes after one of the consultants who worked on the study conceded...
New York City Casino Bid on Manhattan’s East Side Says it Has Public Support
Freedom Plaza claims to have majority public support The casino project is one of eight remaining bids for downstate New York Three casino licenses are available for the region Three of the eight remaining casino bids for New York's downstate region will...
Penn Entertainment Shacking Up With Shake Shack, 10 Casino Locations Planned
Penn Entertainment is bringing Shake Shack to its casinos Penn and Shake Shack plan to open 10 casino locations Shake Shack is famous for its burgers and milkshakes Penn Entertainment and Shake Shack are partnering to bring the popular fast-casual burger joint...
Casino Exec Supports Federal Reclassification of Cannabis to Allow Gaming and Weed to Mix
Casinos and cannabis don't jibe because of federal law Marijuana remains a Schedule 1 narcotic in the feds' eyes A casino exec hopes that soon changes A casino executive speaking at this week's "Cannabis & Gaming" discussion hosted by UNLV's Cannabis Policy...
Another Online Casino Bill Introduced in Ohio, Legislature Preps Collaboration
Ohio lawmakers have fielded a second bill to authorize iGaming Ohio is home to in-person casino gambling but not online casinos Ohio does allow online sports betting More lawmakers in Ohio are getting on board with online casino gambling. This week, Reps....
