7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
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...
Nebraska Football Legend Tom Osborne Opposes Casinos, Urges Voters to Reject November Referendums
Tom Osborne is leading a campaign to defeat three ballot referendums that seek to legalize gambling. He previously coached the Nebraska Cornhuskers to three college football national championships and later served the state as a US representative in Congress. On November 3,...
Indigenous Casinos Grab Five Spots on Top 10 List of Resorts Outside Las Vegas
For the second consecutive year, Indigenous tribes own and operate five of the top 10 casinos not in Las Vegas, as ranked by USA TODAY's 10Best. Each October, USA TODAY recruits gaming industry experts to compile a list of the 10 best...
