8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
Blizzard Conditions Shutter Rhode Island, New Hampshire Casinos, Modify Operations Elsewhere
A powerful winter storm is causing chaos up and down the Northeast Several casinos have closed in Rhode Island and New Hampshire Casinos in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine remain open Blizzard warnings and heavy snow across the Northeast are causing...
Atlantic City Blizzard Busts, But Casinos Still See More Than a Foot of Snow
Snowfall is coming up just short of pre-storm expectations in Atlantic City The New Jersey casino town has received almost 15" of the white stuff since yesterday afternoon The storm is winding down this morning and afternoon, with the heaviest snow finished...
Atlantic City Braces for Two Feet of Snow, Casinos Remain Open During Blizzard
Atlantic City casinos will remain open during the Sunday-into-Monday blizzard The city is under a state of emergency order Atlantic City is bracing for what could be a historic blizzard, as weather forecasts estimate the casino town could see two feet or...
Man’s Estate Sues Las Vegas Hotels Alleging He Contracted Legionnaires’ at Resorts
A man's estate is suing two Las Vegas hotels The lawsuit claims the hotels failed to protect the properties from Legionella bacteria The estate of a man who died after visiting Las Vegas and contracting Legionnaires' disease alleges two off-Strip resorts are...
Fairfax Casino Would Generate $29 Million in Annual County Taxes, Consultant Estimates
A casino in Northern Virginia would generate modest tax revenue for Fairfax County A casino would not solve Fairfax County's revenue problem Fairfax continues to seek new revenue sources A casino in Northern Virginia by way of Fairfax County would generate considerable...
National Council on Problem Gambling Has Grave Concerns About Prediction Markets
The National Council on Problem Gambling wants prediction markets to be 21+ Currently, anyone aged 18 and older can trade contracts on CFTC-licensed prediction markets The NCPG also wants prediction markets to include the 1-800-MY-RESET National Problem Gambling Helpline Conversations about prediction...
Caesars Planning Drinks on the Sand With New Atlantic City Beach Bar
Caesars Atlantic City has filed plans to build and open a beach bar Caesars maintains just a 7% share of the Atlantic City casino market Atlantic City continues to diversify its attractions with new amenities off the gaming floors. In the coming...
Happy Valley Casino in Pennsylvania Enticing Customers With Free Slot Play
A new casino is coming to Pennsylvania by way of State College Happy Valley Casino is dishing out free slot play ahead of its spring opening In the coming weeks, State College's Happy Valley will become the host of the 18th brick-and-mortar...
Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Inches Closer With State Assembly Approval
Legislation to allow online sports bets in Wisconsin passed the State Assembly The bill would give Wisconsin's native tribes the exclusive rights to online sportsbooks The market might not be attractive to sportsbook bigwigs like DraftKings and FanDuel Wisconsin is one of...
Northern Virginia Casino Spurs Interest From Las Vegas Heavyweights Caesars, Wynn
If a casino is authorized in Northern Virginia, the head of Caesars says the company would take a look Wynn Resorts has been linked to the project, though nothing concrete has developed Legislation to authorize a casino resort in Northern Virginia cleared...
