8105 stories by Devin O'Connor
Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi Will Respect Public Opposition to Casino Resort
Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi says she plans to respect the will of the people should they vote to oppose allowing a casino resort in the city. Yokohama is one of four Japanese cities that have publicly expressed interest in winning one of...
Greyhound Resumes Direct Bus Service From New York City to Atlantic City
After 217 days with the route shuttered, Greyhound Lines is restoring its "Lucky Streak" direct service route to and from New York City's Port Authority to Atlantic City casinos on the Boardwalk. Greyhound suspended the service from midtown Manhattan to the Boardwalk...
Brazil Senator Seeks Gambling Legalization, Casino Support Escalating
Another lawmaker in Brazil wants the country to legalize commercial gambling. When the National Congress resumes normal lawmaking procedures once COVID-19 is better contained, Senator Angelo Coronel (PSD-Bahia) says he will introduce legislation to bring the largest country in South America integrated...
Bipartisan Federal Legislation Seeking to Assist Gaming and Tourism Industries Introduced
The gaming industry has been one of the hardest-hit sectors by COVID-19, prompting two US Senators to introduce legislation this week that seeks to assist in its recovery. The Bureau of Labor Statistics groups casinos into the "amusement, gambling, and recreation" classification,...
Massachusetts Casinos Win $70M in September, Revenue Down 12 Percent
Massachusetts casinos performed well during their second full month back in operation, the three properties collectively winning $70.5 million in September. Despite being restricted to 49 percent of their total gaming positions, the casinos won 87 percent of the gross gaming revenue...
Adelsons Give President Campaign $75M, But Biden Raises $383M, Trump $248M in September
Former Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign raked in $383 million last month, easily topping the president's $247.8 million haul. Fundraising disclosures from the Biden campaign and Democratic National Committee revealed that $383 million was contributed to efforts backing the 77-year-old's...
Caesars Entertainment Restoring Parking Fees at Las Vegas Strip Properties
Caesars Entertainment is restoring parking fees for some guests at its Las Vegas Strip resorts. The casino operator says the decision will better serve its guests. In an effort to lure back visitors, Caesars announced ahead of Las Vegas' June casino reopenings...
China Mulling Legal Action Against Foreign Casinos Targeting Mainland High Rollers
The People's Republic of China is continuing its crusade to stop international casino resorts from marketing and catering to its wealthiest citizens. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) is reviewing a law that would make it a crime for...
Odds Long Feds Will Provide Gaming Industry Further COVID-19 Relief
The United States government isn't expected to provide the gaming industry with further COVID-19 financial assistance and relief until after the November election. Politics are getting in the way of helping casinos and other businesses and industries, Chris Cylke, senior vice president...
Green Valley Ranch Casino Sued on Behalf of 2019 Shooting Victim, Lawsuit Claims Wrongful Death
The Green Valley Ranch Casino resort in Henderson, Nev. has been named in a lawsuit. The suit was brought by the estate of a man who was killed in the casino by security guards in 2019. Fifty-three-year-old Shannon Michael Howell walked into...
