7579 stories by Devin O'Connor
Andrew Cuomo Odds Suggest Embattled New York Governor Will Remain in Office
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) is being called on to resign amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with female staffers. Political bettors believe he won't. At least five women have accused the 63-year-old governor of acting improperly during his tenure in Albany....
Former Casino Tycoon Steve Wynn Donates $50M to Hometown New York State Hospital
Billionaire Steve Wynn has given $50 million to a nonprofit healthcare system near his hometown in Central New York. In return, the Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica is renaming its new facility The Wynn Hospital. So far, there has been no...
Deadwood Sports Betting Bill on Governor’s Desk, But Mobile Wagering Killed
Legislation to allow Deadwood casinos to conduct sports betting has made its way to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's (R) desk. Senate Bill 44 easily passed the state House of Representatives yesterday by a vote of 58-8. The sports betting legislation was...
Richmond Casino Developers Prepare Public Pitches For Community Hearings
Richmond, Va., has been presented with six casino development plans. Starting next week, the public will begin having their say as to which proposal is best suited for the capital city. The first community session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, at...
Support for Downstate New York Casinos Grows in Lower Hudson Valley
Support for downstate New York casinos is escalating in the Lower Hudson Valley, as a newly formed coalition of area business, labor unions, and community leaders has emerged. "A Sure Bet For New York's Future" is led by the Business Council of...
Centers For Disease Control Official Says Smoke-Free Casinos Are Silver Lining of Pandemic
An official at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said this week that more casinos going smoke-free is a silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Brian King, the deputy director for research in the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, said...
Two California Residents Receive Life Sentences for 2018 Casino Shooting
Two men in California will spend up to the rest of their natural lives in prison for their roles in a 2018 shooting at an illegal casino in Bakersfield. Frankie Ramos and David Moore were found guilty last September on five counts,...
UK Gambling Commission Warns Caesars Management After Record Fine
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) handed down its largest regulatory fine when it punished Caesars Entertainment for a record £13 million ($18.2 million USD) in April of last year. But Britain's gaming regulator wasn't done. The ongoing investigation into Caesars has resulted...
Former Macy’s Near Penn State University Could Become Bally’s Casino
Penn State University is another step closer to having a casino close by. The Bally's Corporation is targeting a former Macy's department story at the Nittany Mall for its satellite gaming project. Ira Lubert, a Pennsylvania businessman and Penn State alum, acquired...
Massachusetts Bickers On Sports Betting, Debate Stalls Legalization
Massachusetts is home to one of the nation's largest and best-known sports betting operators. But DraftKings' sportsbook still cannot conduct business in its base jurisdiction. Three of Massachusetts' neighbors have legal, regulated sports betting -- Rhode Island, New York, and New Hampshire....
