7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Japan Delaying Integrated Resort Timeline Comes as Little Surprise
The Japan central government has confirmed it's reviewing the possibility of introducing changes to its integrated resort (IR) time line because of COVID-19. A leading analyst on the forthcoming gaming industry -- once expected to be the world's second or third largest...
Pennsylvania Casino Closures Cost State $424M in Lost Taxes
Pennsylvania casinos were closed for nearly three months this year by the coronavirus, and the government-ordered shutdowns of the gaming operations was a costly decision for all parties involved. Brick-and-mortar table games and slot machines missed out on nearly $1 billion in...
What Pandemic? Indiana Casinos Bounce Back to Near Pre-COVID Revenue Levels
Indiana casinos began reopening on June 15 following a mandatory three-month shutdown, and gamblers have quickly returned, and along with them, revenue. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) this week released casino revenue data for July, and the state's 13 commercial gaming venues...
Oklahoma Tribes Seek Federal Intervention in Dismissing New Gaming Compacts
Four tribes in Oklahoma have filed a lawsuit in DC asking federal officials to intervene in the gaming compact dispute in their home state. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's (R) mission to collect more tax revenue from tribal gaming operations has led to...
Collin Morikawa PGA Championship Win Major Victory for Oddsmakers
Collin Morikawa captured his first major victory in just his second start, a dazzling feat that few saw coming -- and that means good news for oddsmakers. The 23-year-old appeared to be a seasoned veteran Sunday at TPC Harding Park in San...
Danville Casino Referendum Will Go Before Local Virginia Voters in November
A judge in Danville, Va., issued an order that will place a ballot referendum before local voters in November asking them whether they approve of authorizing a commercial casino resort in their city. Danville Circuit Court Judge Joseph Milam issued the order...
Paddy Power Crosses the Line Again, Apologizes for Offensive Tweet
Paddy Power has apologized for including a term many found offensive in a marketing video. The Irish bookmaker says the derogatory remark should have been excluded. Over the past several months, Paddy Power has compiled what it finds to be funny tweets...
Northern California Tribe Signs State Gaming Compact, Sacramento Casino Cleared
A Northern California tribe has entered into a state gaming compact with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), clearing the way for the Native American group to build a casino just east of Sacramento in Plymouth. The Ione Band of Miwok Indians and Newsom...
MGM Resorts Seeks Teleworkers, Debuts ‘Viva Las Office’ Promo
MGM Resorts, the largest operator of casinos in Las Vegas, has launched a promotional package tailored to those working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. "Viva Las Office" is a three-tiered package program being marketed to remote workers who might need a...
William Hill Permanently Closing 119 Betting Shops, Company Returning Furlough Funds
Bookmaker William Hill says it's permanently closing 119 shops throughout the UK, but the company is optimistic about its coronavirus recovery. William Hill execs say business has been solid since the sports betting behemoth began reopening its High Street shops. However, 119...
