8105 stories by Devin O'Connor
Louisiana Committee Again Passes Slidell Casino Bill, but There’s New Controversy
The Louisiana Senate Judiciary Committee has, for a second time, backed legislation that would allow voters in St. Tammany Parish to decide if they want to legalize commercial gambling. The Senate Judiciary B Committee this week voted 4-3 in favor of House...
Portsmouth City Council Approves Rivers Casino, But Hotel Debate Heated
The Portsmouth City Council this week approved rezoning 57 acres of land located just south of Interstate 264 between McClean Street and Victory Boulevard. The decision clears the way for Rush Street Gaming to move forward with its $300 million casino resort...
Connecticut Legislature Sends iGaming, Sports Betting Bill to Gov. Ned Lamont
Connecticut is a major step closer to legalizing online gaming and sports betting. Late last night, the Connecticut Senate passed House Bill 6451. The House of Representatives earlier approved the legislation 122-21. HB 6451 allows Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) to amend...
Ray J Snags $17K Slot Win at San Manuel Casino in Southern California
Ray J, best known for being the co-star in the 2007 Kim Kardashian sex tape that essentially launched her career, has scored at the casino. The rapper, actor, reality star, and businessman recently hit up the San Manuel Casino in Southern California....
Belarus Casinos Could Suffer as Result of Ryanair Incident, Journalist Arrest
Belarus casinos -- yes, there is legal gambling in the highly controversial country -- could be collateral damage from the country allegedly hijacking a Ryanair commercial airliner over the weekend in order to arrest journalist Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend, Sofia Sapega. ...
Las Vegas Top Memorial Day Destination, AAA Forecasting 60 Percent Travel Increase
AAA says Las Vegas is one of the top road and air travel destinations for this weekend's Memorial Day holiday. But that could mean a higher ticket price for travelers. AAA, the nonprofit American Automobile Association, largely took the year off from...
Imperial Palace Saipan Casino Ordered to Pay $5.4M to Seven Former Workers
Imperial Pacific International, the Hong Kong-based developer, and owner of the Imperial Palace Casino on the US Pacific island of Saipan, has been ordered to pay seven former workers $5.43 million. Chief Judge Ramona Manglona of the US District Court for the...
Iowa Lawmakers Cap Minimum Wage Increases for Commercial Casino Workers
Lawmakers in Iowa have passed an appropriations measure that overhauls minimum wage requirements for workers at the state's 19 commercial casinos. Under current law, casino workers paid by the hour must receive 25 percent more than the federal minimum wage. With the...
Cherokee Casinos in North Carolina Could Remain Smoke-Free Permanently
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Valley River Casino have been smoke-free since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A proposed ordinance to amend the Cherokee Code seeks to keep their indoor air clean of tobacco smoke on a permanent basis. A...
Shippensburg, Pa. Residents Tell Parx Casino: ‘We Don’t Want You Here’
The largest gaming venue in Pennsylvania wants to bring slot machines, table games, and a sportsbook to the small college town of Shippenburg, Pa., but some residents are objecting to the notion. The small borough of Shippensburg, Pa., is best known for...
