7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Former New York Gov. David Paterson Urges State to License Downstate Casinos
Former Democratic New York Governor David Paterson is calling on state lawmakers and his successor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), to begin the bidding process for three downstate casinos. In a Sunday op-ed published in the Times Union, the less than one-term governor...
Spokane Tribal Casino Resort Announces Expansion Plans, But Convention Center on Hold
A tribal casino resort near Spokane, Washington, is moving forward with its expansion plans, but a previously announced convention center will remain on hold. Northern Quest Resort & Casino, owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe, says it's expanding the property with...
Marina Bay Sands Gets Creative with Conventions, Debuts ‘Mixed Reality’ Studio
Amid COVID-19, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is developing what it believes will be a staple of the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry both during and post-pandemic. MICE is a crucial component of the integrated resort business. The massive gaming...
Michigan Mobile Sports Betting and Online Gaming Expected to Kick Off in December
Michigan online casino games and mobile sports betting platforms are expected to go live in December, nearly a full year after the expanded gambling was legalized. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed House Bill 4916 on December 31, 2019. The gambling expansion...
Crime Inside Macau Casinos Decreases in 2020, One Benefit of a Pandemic
Macau casinos in 2020 have been barren spaces compared with non-pandemic years, and that's led to fewer reported instances of crime inside the resorts. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the world's richest gaming hub is down 81.4 percent through 10 months of...
Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Outside Pittsburgh Could Spur Regional Development
A Pennsylvania satellite casino located some 30 miles outside Pittsburgh could be ripe for nearby development, local officials say. Live! Casino Pittsburgh opened its $150 million doors on November 24. The casino and entertainment space occupies what used to be a Bon-Ton...
Clark County Dips Hand in Reserve Fund for Allegiant Stadium Bond Payment
Clark County is tapping into a reserve fund in order to make its upcoming scheduled bond payment for Allegiant Stadium. Due to reduced tax revenue from hotel stays amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Clark County officials say they're short on cash for its...
Suffolk Downs Owner Again Suing Wynn Resorts Over Boston Casino License
The owner of the Suffolk Downs horse racetrack in Massachusetts is once again suing Wynn Resorts. Sterling Suffolk Racecourse LLC is the former owner of the historic horse racecourse in East Boston near Boston Logan International Airport. It says it's owed financial...
Fitch Forecasts Quicker Recovery for Regional Casino Markets Than Las Vegas, Singapore
Fitch Ratings expects casino markets that rely on local visitation to recover quicker from the COVID-19 pandemic than tourism-reliant regions such as Las Vegas and Singapore. In a note issued this week by Alex Bumazhny, the Fitch gaming analyst believes destination gaming...
Steph Curry and Peyton Manning Favored Against Phil Mickelson and Charles Barkley in Charity Golf Match
NBA superstar Steph Curry and future NFL Hall of Fame inductee Peyton Manning are the favorites in "The Match" charity golf event. Their opponents are five-time golf major winner Phil Mickelson and Basketball Hall of Fame member Charles Barkley. Sportsbooks have Curry...
