7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Advances, Senate Favorable on Gaming
North Carolina sports betting legislation found majority support this morning in the state Senate. The motion to legalize mobile sportsbooks and sports wagering facilities located near major sports venues passed 26-19. The bipartisan vote now moves Senate Bill 688 to the North...
Nagasaki Casino Bidding Process Flawed at Best, Rigged at Worst, Report Claims
The Nagasaki casino request for proposal (RFP) process was severely influenced by prefecture and local city officials, a new report claims. Earlier this month, Oshidori International Development panned the prefecture as the company withdrew its RFP for Nagasaki's integrated resort (IR). Oshidori...
Pennsylvania Casinos Again Set Monthly Gaming Revenue Record
Don't try telling Pennsylvania casinos that there remains an ongoing global pandemic. Business is better than ever. Pennsylvania's gaming industry is today the second-largest in the nation, behind only Nevada. Pennsylvania had 13 commercial land-based casinos operational in July, plus iGaming, retail...
President Joe Biden Reelection Odds Lengthen Amid Afghanistan Crisis
President Joe Biden is amid his greatest political challenge since taking office more than seven months ago. The 46th president is facing much scrutiny for the United States' recent withdrawal from Afghanistan. The pullout resulted in the capital city of Kabul being...
Jordan Spieth Embraces PGA Tour Sports Betting, Partners with FanDuel
Jordan Spieth is one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour. Today, the three-time major champion announced he's partnering with one of the most popular sports betting companies in the United States. PGA Tour fan-favorite Jordan Spieth high-fives patrons' hands...
Baltimore Ravens Names DraftKings Official Sports Bet Partner
The Baltimore Ravens and sports betting leader DraftKings are aligning to promote legal sports gambling and the NFL team in Maryland. The Ravens announced today that DraftKings is its Official Sports Betting Partner. The arrangement includes DraftKings being featured in the Ravens'...
Virginia Skill Gaming Ban Debated, But VGT Opponents Want Casinos First
Virginia skill gaming machines officially became illegal in the commonwealth on July 1, 2021. The ban on the terminals came after the state allowed the controversial devices to operate legally for a little more than a one-year period amid the COVID-19 pandemic....
Resorts World New York City Ordered to Require Vaccines for Workers and Guests
A previous version of this article claimed MGM Resorts' Empire City Casino (ECC) fell under the New York City vaxx mandate. ECC is not in NYC, however, as it is located north of the Bronx in Yonkers. Effective immediately, Resorts World New...
Massachusetts Casinos Set Monthly Revenue Record, July Win Totals $96M
Massachusetts casinos won more money from gamblers in July 2021 than ever before in a single month. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) at Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and the slots-only Plainridge Park totaled $95.7 million. It's the state gaming industry's highest monthly...
MGM Resorts Has New Vax Policy, Required For Most Salaried Workers, New Hires
MGM Resorts salaried workers who are not working from home have until Oct. 15, 2021, to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If they don't, their jobs are at stake. Bill Hornbuckle, president and CEO of MGM Resorts, addressed company employees regarding the...
