7579 stories by Devin O'Connor
Horseshoe Hammond Casino Fined $100K for Allowing Underage Gambler Repeated Access
The Horseshoe Hammond Casino in Indiana has been issued a $100,000 fine for repeatedly allowing an underage male access to gamble unlawfully. During its meeting this week, the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) levied the $100,000 penalty after concluding that an 18-year-old male...
Connecticut Committee Moves iGaming, Sports Betting Closer to Reality
A committee in the Connecticut General Assembly this week passed four pieces of legislation that would greatly expand gambling in the state. Last week, Gov. Ned Lamont (D) and the Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation agreed on terms to allow...
Virginia Capital Selects Three Finalists for City’s Lone Casino Resort License
The City of Richmond, Va., has narrowed the field of casino resort schemes in half. Three casino bids remain, including Bally's, Live!, and One Casino. Mayor Levar Stone's office released the news that three of the six real money casino proposals submitted...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Allies with Card Clubs, Racinos Over Seminole Tribe
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) says his administration is in discussions with the Seminole Tribe. The talks are regarding a potential solution to resolve gaming issues with the powerful Native American casino operator. But the Republican explains that he isn't willing to...
Officials in Danville, Va., Already Banking on Caesars Casino Revenue
Danville is one of four cities in Virginia that has been cleared to move forward with a casino resort. Local officials there are already banking on the development's tax generation. Caesars is expected to use its Horseshoe brand in Danville. The Nevada-based...
Osaka Sets April 6 Deadline for Casino Submissions, MGM Resorts Sole Bidder
The Osaka Prefecture government announced today that its request-for-proposal period for a potential integrated casino resort will run through April 6. Currently, only MGM Resorts has submitted a qualifying scheme. Osaka is one of the leading candidate cities for one of Japan's...
Rio Las Vegas Undergoing Property Transformation, Future of Casino Unknown
The owner of the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is making over the off-Strip property in a partnership with the Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Dreamscape Companies LLC, a residential, retail, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming real estate development firm led by...
Las Vegas Officials Hope World of Concrete Paves Way for Convention Recovery
Las Vegas is set to hold its first major convention in more than a year. Area officials hope its success will ignite a return of exhibitions, and as a result, an economic recovery for Southern Nevada. The World of Concrete (WOC) announced...
Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Reach Sports Betting and iGaming Deals with Connecticut
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, the two tribal integrated casino resorts in Connecticut, have reached a deal with the state governor for sports betting and online gaming privileges. After months of negotiations, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) today announced agreements with the Mohegan...
Mohegan Gaming CEO Mario Kontomerkos Departing Tribal Casino Business
The CEO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is abruptly leaving the tribal casino business. His employment will end March 31, 2021. Mario Kontomerkos joined the Mohegan Tribe's gaming unit in 2011 as chief financial officer. He arrived from Penn National Gaming,...
