7664 stories by Devin O'Connor
Illinois Sen. Terry Link Resigns, Lawmaker Embattled in Gaming Bribery Scandal
Longtime Illinois State Senator Terry Link (D-Waukegan) has resigned from office a month after being charged with filing a false income tax return. Link, 73, has long championed the legalization of commercial gambling. His wishes came true last year, when Illinois Gov....
Japan Casino Supporter Yoshihide Suga to Become Next Prime Minister
The odds of Japan casino resorts one day becoming a reality strengthened Monday, as Yoshihide Suga, 71, secured his path to become the country's next Prime Minister. The controlling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) kicked off the week by electing Suga to replace...
President Donald Trump Campaigns in Swing State Nevada, Bettors Still Like Joe Biden
President Donald Trump packed an indoor arena south of Las Vegas in Henderson Sunday night. But he's still the betting underdog in Nevada -- a key 2020 battleground state. Against Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak's (D) order limiting indoor gatherings to 50 or...
Phil Mickelson Talks Sports Betting, $45K Wager on Him Winning US Open
Phil Mickelson is no stranger to gambling, and as Lefty arrives in New York at Winged Foot Golf Club seeking the career Grand Slam, the five-time major winner says he's aware some bettors want him to win the 2020 US Open. With...
Democratic Nominee Joe Biden Outraises President Donald Trump in August
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden raised a record $364.5 million in August, roughly $154 million more than President Donald Trump's campaign. Combined, the two 2020 contenders received more than $574 million to support their efforts. With just 53 days until November 3,...
Elaine Wynn Receives Blessing of Nevada Gaming Control Board
Elaine Wynn, the largest shareholder of Wynn Resorts, was unanimously recommended on Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) for beneficial ownership approval of the casino company that bears her name. The "Queen of Las Vegas" took questions remotely from the...
National Finals Rodeo Bucks Las Vegas, Moving to Texas for 2020 Championship
The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is moving to Arlington, Texas, for its 2020 championship, the first time it will be held outside Las Vegas since 1985. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) continues to maintain emergency orders prohibiting large gatherings, including fans at...
President Donald Trump Nobel Peace Prize Odds Shorten Following Nomination
Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize odds have greatly shortened after the US president was nominated for the distinguished award by a member of the Norwegian Parliament. Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the populist Progress Party in Norway, deemed by its critics as...
Casinos Faring Surprisingly Well Operating in Reduced Capacities
Casinos in numerous states are reporting unexpectedly strong gross gaming revenue (GGR), despite only operating at 50 percent or less capacities. Ohio and Maryland are the two latest states to post surprising casino numbers. In the Buckeye State, casinos and racinos posted...
US Casino Billionaires Lose $6B in Net Worth, Four Rank on Forbes 400
Four US casino billionaires who ranked on the Forbes 400, the financial news outlet's annual list of the wealthiest Americans, have collectively seen their net worths decrease by $6 billion over the last year. Tourism, leisure, and commercial real estate have been...
