8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
British Columbia Labor Union Says Casino Workers Remain Exposed to Organized Crime Syndicates
British Columbia's largest labor union says its members who work inside casinos remain exposed to criminal syndicates that are attempting to launder money. Stephanie Smith, president of the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), told the commission investigating money laundering...
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Has No Plans to Expand Casino Operations Downstate
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) remains opposed to expanding gambling operations at the two downstate racinos – Resorts World New York City and Empire City Casino. The two racinos, which are only permitted to offer video lottery terminals that resemble slot...
Crown Resorts Inquiry: Casino Operator Authorized Wire Transfer to Drug Trafficker
Crown Resorts remains under investigation in New South Wales (NSW) regarding its suitability to hold a casino license in the state. Damaging revelations regarding the company's facilitating of a wire transfer to a known drug trafficker won't help its odds of retaining...
UNLV Hospitality, Law Schools Receive $9M Donation from San Manuel Indians for Tribal Gaming Studies
The UNLV hospitality and law schools have received a $9 million donation from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to further education in the areas of tribal gaming operations and law. The university says it's San Manuel's largest out-of-state philanthropic gift...
Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Race Revs Up Las Vegas Economy, Generates $166M Impact
The Pennzoil 400 NASCAR race held this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway generates a substantial impact on the local economy. Research from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reveals last year's race delivered a roughly $166 million economic...
Nevada Caucus: Odds Strongly Favor Sen. Bernie Sanders, Russia Reportedly Again Meddling
The Nevada caucuses are held today at polling centers across the state, and political bettors are predicting that Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders easily wins the majority of the 23 Democratic delegates up for grabs. On the political betting exchange PredictIt, Sanders' shares...
Pennsylvania Gaming Regulators Say Skill-Based Machines Are Illegal, Petition to Join Lawsuit
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is seeking to join a lawsuit against a skill-based gaming company that manufacturers what the agency believes are illegal gambling devices. Attorneys representing Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, the parent company to the Parx Casino outside Philadelphia...
Colorado Casino Betting Limit Could Be Removed, Ballot Initiative Pushed for 2020 Election
Colorado casinos currently bar gamblers from risking more than $100 on a single bet. But that could change should an initiative pass that would do away with max wagers. Initiative 257, introduced by Fifth Judicial District Attorney Bruce Brown and Colorado Senate...
Resorts World Las Vegas Partners with Hilton, Returns Hotel Brand to Strip
Resorts World Las Vegas is teaming up with Hilton to bring three of the hotelier's premium brands to the Las Vegas Strip. The integrated casino resort, set to open in the summer of 2021 at a cost of $4.3 billion, announced today...
Reno Convention Authority CEO Phil DeLone Resigns, Misconduct Allegations Arise
Phil DeLone, CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), has resigned amid misconduct allegations, though he cited medical reasons for his departure. The Reno Gazette Journal broke the news earlier this month that DeLone was under investigation by the RSCVA....
