7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Japan Integrated Resort Time Line Delayed, Deadline Now April 2022
Japan is postponing the start of its integrated resort submission period until next fall. The Japan Tourism Agency in Tokyo announced today that the central government is delaying its IR time line. The submission period was set to run January 4, 2021,...
Sparks ‘Fly’ at VP Debate, Joe Biden Extends 2020 Betting Lead
California Senator Kamala Harris squared off against Vice President Mike Pence last night in the first and only debate between the two, and oddsmakers and bettors alike feel the first African American and Asian American vice presidential running mate held her own....
New Jersey Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing from North Dakota Tribal Casino
A New Jersey man will spend 41 months in federal prison for stealing nearly $150,000 from a tribal casino in North Dakota. Mark A. Johnson, 60, of Mays Landing in Atlantic County, was sentenced this week by District Judge Charles Kornmann. The...
Ohio Casinos Post September Revenue Record, Gaming Win Totals $164M
Ohio casinos and racinos combined to win more than $164 million last month, which marks a new September record for the state's gaming industry. Ohio's four commercial casinos, which feature slot machines and table games, reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $71.9...
The Cordish Companies Funding Norfolk Casino Opposition, Threatens Lawsuit
The Cordish Companies is financing "Informed Norfolk," an organization working against bringing a new casino to Norfolk, Va. The political action committee is urging voters in Norfolk to oppose a ballot referendum on November 3 asking if they want to legalize commercial...
$5B Grand Lisboa Palace Finished, But Macau Casino Resort Has No Opening Date
Grand Lisboa Palace has finished construction, but the $5 billion integrated resort still hasn't welcomed its first guest. The Palace is SJM Holdings' first investment on Macau's Cotai Strip. SHM Holdings is far behind the gold rush of what's become the Cotai...
Maryland Casinos Post September Surprise, Gaming Revenue Increases
Maryland casinos won more than $143.7 million in September, a one percent year-over-year premium. The $1.5 million uptick comes amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, most notably the 50 percent capacity limit. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month topped the $142.2 million the six...
SkyCity Auckland First Major Casino Resort to Strip COVID-19 Safety Measures
SkyCity Auckland in New Zealand is set to become the first major integrated resort (IR) casino in the world to do away with strict regulations that were implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19. Beginning on Thursday, October 8, SkyCity Auckland will...
Convicted Illegal Bookmaker with Ties to Chicago Outfit Faces New Federal Charges
A Chicago man who in 2002 was sentenced to 3½ years in federal prison for operating an illegal gambling ring under the protection of the mob is facing new charges. The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois alleges Gregory...
Illinois Casinos Deliver State Education $74M Less in 2020 Fiscal Year
Illinois casinos experienced a gross gaming revenue (GGR) decline of 30 percent during the 2020 fiscal year. The dip resulted in fewer tax dollars for education. In the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) monthly briefing report, the agency relays...
