7662 stories by Devin O'Connor
Lottery Fever Returns, Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Total $900M
Mega Millions and Powerball endured a difficult 2020 because of COVID-19. But the games are roaring back, the two jackpots collectively worth an estimated $900 million. No one hit the Mega Millions jackpot last night. The winning numbers being 20, 43, 51,...
Las Vegas Unemployment Rate Highest Among Major US Cities
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says the Las Vegas metro area has the highest unemployment rate of America's largest 51 cities. The Las Vegas metered-market -- which includes Henderson and Paradise -- has an unemployment rate of 11.5 percent as of...
Las Vegas Expected to Pitch NBA Regarding Expansion Franchise
Las Vegas was once shunned by the Big Four professional sports organizations. But in the coming years, three of the leagues could have a home team in the gambling capital. COVID-19 in 2020 severely damaged NBA revenues. Fans have been absent at...
Macau Welcomes Over 30K Visitors on New Year’s Eve, But Entry Restrictions Return
Macau welcomed more than 30,000 visitors into the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) for the Near Year's Eve holiday. It's the highest daily tally for entries in almost a year. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) revealed today that 30,747 visitors entered...
Penn National Gaming Donates $1M to Barstool Fund Supporting Small Businesses
Penn National Gaming, the largest regional casino operator in the United States, has committed $1 million to the Barstool Fund. The Barstool Fund supports small businesses that are struggling during state-ordered COVID-19 restrictions. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched the fund in...
Decision Day in Georgia: Political Bettors Predict Republicans Retain Senate Control
It's decision day in Georgia, as voters in the Peach State head to the polls to decide who will be their two Senators in DC. The outcome will determine the balance of power in Congress. Political bettors are putting money on the...
Hard Rock International Reportedly Interested in Sands’ Venetian and Palazzo
Hard Rock International, the gaming and hospitality company owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is reportedly interested in buying one or two casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. In October, the rumor mill began churning out gossip that Las Vegas Sands...
Yokohama Mayor Reverses Course, Now Opposes Casino Ballot Referendum
Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi says she now opposes holding a local ballot referendum to gauge public support for an integrated resort (IR) casino. Yokohama is one of four cities in Japan that plan to receive one of the three forthcoming IR permits....
Atlantic City Casino Executives Optimistic, Welcome in 2021
Atlantic City casino executives are more than happy to file away 2020 and get 2021 started. The city hopes 2021 will bring a return of visitors for its nine casino properties. The gaming capital of the East Coast is hoping for brighter...
Bally’s to Build Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Near Penn State University
Bally's Corporation and Pennsylvania businessman Ira Lubert are partnering to build a satellite casino near Penn State University in Centre County. Lubert was the high bidder during the September auction held by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The Category 4 license...
