7778 stories by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casinos Report Strong Bookings for Golden Week, Five Hotels Say, ‘No Vacancy’
Macau casinos are in desperate need of guests, and they'll soon receive an influx of visitors with the annual Golden Week holiday. China's State Council has designated October 1-8 as the official holiday period, and not even a global pandemic can stop...
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus: Gaming Critical to State Economic Recoveries
US Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nevada) says casino gambling plays a crucial role in the health of numerous state economies, and will be a catalyst to fiscal recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. In an op-ed published in The Hill this week to coincide...
5Dimes Widow Speaks Out, Sportsbook Customers Enraged
The widow of 5Dimes founder William Sean Creighton, aka "5Dimes Tony," is speaking out on the future of the offshore sportsbook. But current customers are voicing their anger for how the company is ceasing business in the United States. Last week, 5Dimes...
Detroit Casinos Win $69M in First Month Back, Revenue Down 42 Percent
The three Detroit casinos collectively won $69.3 million in August, their first month back in operation following their state-ordered shutdowns that lasted four and a half months. MotorCity and Greektown reopened August 5 -- the first day permitted by Michigan Gov. Gretchen...
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...
