Areas of Expertise
7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
North Carolina Sports Betting Tax Could Double Should Lawmakers Have Their Way
Tax rates on North Carolina sportsbooks could be going up Senate Republicans have suggested doubling the online sports betting tax The current levy on oddsmakers is 18% North Carolina sports betting operators are currently subject to an 18% tax on their gross...
Hawaii Sports Betting Odds Lengthen, as Chambers Converge for Compromise
Hawaii lawmakers are convening to try and find a sports betting compromise Opponents worry about problem gambling Proponents say Hawaiians already gambling on sports Sports betting legislation in Hawaii has been a surprising mover in 2025, but the push to bring legal...
Caesars Southern Indiana Remains Open Despite Worker Strike
Some employees at Caesars Southern Indiana have walked off the job The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians operates the Caesars-branded casino The casino was recently closed due to flooding Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth just south of Louisville along the Ohio River...
Jackpot Junction Reopens Following Cyberattack, Offers Free Play
Jackpot Junction was recently the victim of a cyberattack The tribal casino in Minnesota has resolved the incident Loyalty members are being provided free play Gaming at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel is back up and running following a nearly two-week shutdown because...
Casinos Where iGaming Isn’t Allowed Caution Public About Fraudulent Ads
Jake's 58 says an online casino ad running in New York is fraudulent Offshore gaming websites continue to illegally use legitimate casinos' likenesses in online ads iGaming is legal in only seven states Land-based casinos operating in states where online slots and...
Ocean Casino Resort Announces $50 Million Renovation, Family-Friendly Entertainment
Ocean Casino Resort is investing $50 million in property upgrades The project will renovate 559 hotel rooms that first opened back in 2012 A family-friendly mini putt putt course is also planned Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is investing $50 million...
Mount Airy Casino Resort Lawsuit Class Grows to 75 Plaintiffs
Mount Airy Casino Resort is accused of underpaying table game dealers 75 dealers have joined the proposed class action lawsuit The casino has yet to respond to the federal lawsuit The proposed federal class action lawsuit against Mount Airy Casino Resort has...
Casino Shooting Manhunt Continues in Oklahoma, Texans Told to Be On High Alert
The Tulsa Osage Casino was the site of a weekend shooting Police continue to search for suspected gunman It's unclear what led to the gunfire Law enforcement in Oklahoma and Texas continue to search for a suspected gunman allegedly involved in a...
BetMGM Bettors Claim Online Sportsbook Wrongly Terminated Winning Bets
BetMGM bettors say their bets were voided by the online sportsbook BetMGM says the bets were terminated due to an "obvious error" One bettor was made full despite the tech glitch Two BetMGM bettors are speaking out against the online sportsbook run...
Nevada Lottery Bill Fails After Assembly Speaker Yeager Shelves Legislation
Nevada doesn't have a lottery Lottery legislation will remain on hold for at least another year Casinos oppose allowing a lottery to come to Nevada A Nevada lottery bill to possibly end the state's prohibition of lottery games has been put on...