7584 stories by Devin O'Connor
Connecticut Tribal Casinos Post Surprisingly Strong June Slot Numbers
Connecticut's two tribal casinos -- Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods -- reported strong gross gaming revenue (GGR) from their slot machines in their first month back in operation after being closed by COVID-19. The Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation agreed to...
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Eyes Monorail, Mayor Goodman Opposed
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is mulling a bid to acquire the Las Vegas Monorail. But one powerful local leader opposes such a decision. LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill revealed during Tuesday's board meeting that the tourism agency...
New Jersey Online Casinos, Sportsbooks Win $97M in June
Online casinos and mobile sportsbooks in New Jersey once again proved beneficial to Atlantic City's nine gaming resorts, as brick-and-mortar operations remained suspended in June. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) revealed this week that online casinos won just shy...
Macau Casino Workers to Undergo Mandatory COVID-19 Testing
Macau casino workers will soon be required to undergo a COVID-19 test, as the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) relaxes certain border entry requirements. The Macau Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) announced today that all employees working inside the enclave's casinos will...
IMG Arena to Live Stream World Table Tennis Matches to Licensed Sportsbooks
IMG Arena has reached a long-term partnership with World Table Tennis (WTT) to livestream the upcoming league's events and matches, along with its verified data, to licensed sportsbooks around the globe. IMG Arena, a subsidiary of IMG -- a global sports and...
Borgata Announces July 26 Reopening, Last Atlantic City Casino to Welcome Back Guests
After 132 days of being closed, Borgata will reopen to the general public on July 26. The MGM Resorts property in the Marina District is the last Atlantic City casino to welcome back guests. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) ordered the...
More US Casino Operators Announce Layoffs, Total Reduction Likely to Exceed 10,000 Jobs
Additional US casino operators are informing team members across the country that their jobs are being eliminated, a decision that comes in response to reduced demand. Giant regional gaming operator Boyd Gaming is the latest to inform employees that a reduction in...
Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Selling Las Vegas Mansion for $10.5M
Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren has listed his Summerlin mansion for $10.5 million. He's the latest chief executive of a casino giant to put his Southern Nevada home on the market. Known as "Skyspace," the 1.5-acre Murren estate is located at...
Sports Betting Operators Utilizing Free-to-Play Games to Lure New Gamblers
Sports betting operators battling for market share across the US are using free-to-play (F2P) games to attract potential new gamblers to their networks. Sports betting companies, along with professional sports leagues and teams, are desperately trying to keep fans engaged, as COVID-19...
Las Vegas Sands Keeping Palazzo Dark During Weekdays, Casino Remains Open
Las Vegas Sands is keeping its Palazzo hotel tower closed through the week. The company explained that the decision is because of limited demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective July 21, The Palazzo hotel will not be available for...
