7660 stories by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Sports Betting Sets Record, But Atlantic City Gaming Industry Bleak
Oddsmakers in New Jersey accepted a record $931.6 million in bets in November -- the all-time best month for any legal market in the United States. It's the fourth consecutive month that the Garden State has broken the sports betting handle record....
Hard Rock Announces Interactive Gaming and Sports Betting Product with Former Stars Group Execs
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming today announced an interactive gaming and sports betting product called Hard Rock Digital. Both entities are controlled by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Hard Rock Digital is a joint venture between the Seminole companies and three...
US Supreme Court Reinstates Death Penalty for Arizona Man Who Murdered Friend Over Gambling Debt
The US Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Monday reinstated the death penalty for an Arizona man who was found guilty of murdering his friend in 1994 over a gambling debt. A year ago this month, a 2-1 en banc...
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos in North Carolina Remain Open, Defy Stay-at-Home Order
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino are remaining open, as commercial businesses are forced to close nightly on state orders. On Gov. Roy Cooper's (D) order, North Carolina entered a modified stay-at-home order effective Dec. 11. Under the...
Connecticut Poker Player Pleads Guilty to $1M Tax Evasion, Faces Five Years in Prison
A Connecticut poker player and small business owner has pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion. The charge carries a maximum imprisonment of up to five years. Guy Smith, 62, of Shelton, waived his right to be indicted last week. Instead,...
Addiction Doctor Who Laundered Money Through Pennsylvania Casino Sentenced to Prison
A doctor in Pennsylvania who pleaded guilty last year to drug distribution, health care fraud, and money laundering at Meadows Casino in the state will spend a year and one day in federal prison. Psychiatrist Nabil Jabbour, 69, pleaded guilty in October...
Wind Creek Bethlehem to Pay 1,600 Workers During Three-Week Casino Shutdown
Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania says it will pay approximately 1,600 workers during the state-ordered three-week shutdown of its casino resort. Wind Creek CEO Jay Dorris said he was disappointed with Gov. Tom Wolf's (D) decision to once again force the state's...
Pennsylvania Casino Shutdown Came Day After Industry Pleaded with Gov. Tom Wolf
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) has ordered the state's 13 casinos to close their doors for a little more than three weeks. Naturally, the gaming industry isn't happy about it. Wolf announced new COVID-19 mitigation efforts yesterday, as new coronavirus cases and...
Macau Police Bust Alleged Online Gaming Hub Hosted in Enclave Limits
The Macau Judiciary Police says it has infiltrated an alleged online gambling operation that was conducting an illegal business from within the enclave. The law enforcement agency claims the internet gaming network had its servers hosted in Macau. Police believe the operation...
Pennsylvania Casinos Ordered to Close December 12, Remain Shuttered Through January 4
The 12 casinos in Pennsylvania that are operating today will be forced to close this Saturday, December 12, at 12:01 am ET. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Today, the second-term governor announced sweeping coronavirus restrictions on...
