7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casino Win Down Nine Percent, But More Favorable Comparisons Coming
Macau casinos reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP7.31 billion (US$914.8 million) in February, an 8.9 percent reduction from January. February is a difficult month-over-month comparable since it only has 28 days, while January has 31. But February 2021 benefited from having...
Skill Gaming Struggles Continue, Manufacturer Synergy Blue Cuts Staff
Skill gaming machines were once all the buzz in the US gaming industry. But the innovative gambling devices never caught on. Synergy Blue, a Las Vegas-based gaming manufacturer that is owned by the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians in Southern California, announced...
Pennsylvania Casino Raid Results in Criminal Charges, Two Suspects Remain at Large
An unlicensed casino in Pennsylvania raided last August has resulted in criminal charges against the operators. David Scott Hutchinson, 50, of Johns Creek, Ga., and Nahyun Hutchinson, 49, of Exeter Township, Pa., have each been charged with first-degree felony charges. They're accused...
Caesars Stock Soars on Full-Year 2020 Earnings, CEO Reeg Full of Optimism
Shares of Caesars Entertainment are up significantly today to close out the week following the company's better-than-expected earnings report. Caesars reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.5 billion, up 153 percent from the company's 2019 Q4. The surge was due to Caesars merging with...
Wampanoag Tribe Must Work with Massachusetts Locals for Martha’s Vineyard Gambling
A federal court has ruled that a Massachusetts tribe must work with local authorities on Martha's Vineyard in building its gambling hall. The US First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head must adhere to local...
Park Lane Club Casino Lawsuit Dismissed, High Roller Cannot Collect Alleged Incentives
A lawsuit filed against London's Park Lane Club by a high roller who claimed he was owed incentives has been dismissed. Located in the swanky Mayfair district amid London's five-star hotels, the private Park Lane Club was sued by guest Juste Puharic...
Las Vegas Stumbles to Begin 2021, January Casino Win Down Nearly 44 Percent
It might be a new year, but for Las Vegas casinos, the same old problems they endured in 2020 remain. The most critical market in the US casino industry kicked off 2021 in a troublesome fashion. Casinos along the Las Vegas Strip...
Atlantic City Amid Housing Boom, as Region’s Gaming Industry Struggles
The original version of the Monopoly board game is based on Atlantic City. And there has been plenty of buying and selling of properties recently in the New Jersey town. The nine casinos in Atlantic City are continuing to struggle because of...
Poll: New York Residents Support Casino Expansion at Empire City, Resorts World
A majority of registered voters in New York, a new poll finds, support casino expansion in the wake of COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has only further damaged New York's budget woes. The state budget deficit is now an estimated $14.5 billion. Asked...
Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inks Deal for New York Internet Casino Market Access
Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) has struck a deal with Tioga Downs Casino Resort in New York. The partnership gives GNOG market access to operate an online casino should the state one day move to legalize such gambling. GNOG and Tioga Downs...
