7579 stories by Devin O'Connor
Japan Government Mulling Changes to Integrated Resort Timeline
The end of the bidding period for three integrated resort (IR) licenses in Japan could be delayed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet, because of travel restrictions caused by COVID-19. Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Kazuyoshi Akaba revealed at a press...
Potentially Inappropriate Text Messages Add Fuel to Arkansas Casino License Fire
The Arkansas casino license legal drama added another plot twist over the weekend. That's after potentially inappropriate text messages were made public between Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) Chair Alex Lieblong and an attorney representing one of the two bidders. On Saturday, an...
Las Vegas Culinary Union Sues Strip Casinos, Allege Numerous Shortcomings in Protecting Workers
The powerful Culinary Union — which represents 60,000 gaming industry workers in Las Vegas and Reno — has brought a lawsuit against three Strip casino operators on allegations that they aren't adequately protecting employees from COVID-19. During a remote meeting held Monday,...
Cirque du Soleil Files for Bankruptcy, as Las Vegas Shows Remain Dark
Cirque du Soleil — the entertainment company responsible for dazzling guests in Las Vegas for nearly three decades — has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada. Cirque du Soleil has been the go-to entertainment provider for numerous Las Vegas Strip casinos. The...
New England Patriots Odds Shorten After Landing QB Cam Newton
The odds on the New England Patriots winning its first Super Bowl in team history without Tom Brady have shortened after signing quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year deal. It's a new era in Foxboro. After 20 years of dominating the NFL,...
Luxor Las Vegas Demolition Rumors Spread, Insiders Say Days Numbered for MGM Casino
The Luxor Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip has been a staple of the city skyline since it opened in 1993. But the iconic pyramid could be facing a much shorter existence than its ancient counterparts in Egypt. Scott Roeben,...
Oklahoma Supreme Court to Begin Review of Tribal Gaming Compacts, Sports Betting
This week, the Oklahoma Supreme Court is scheduled to begin deliberating whether Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) had the legal authority to grant two Native American tribes sports betting powers under the terms of their new gaming compacts. In April, Stitt announced his...
AAA: Las Vegas Leads Nation in Hotel Bookings During COVID-19 Crisis
Las Vegas casino resorts and hotels have booked more hotel stays than any other destination in the United States, as the COVID-19 pandemic has kept tens of millions of Americans hunkered down at home. AAA's "2020 Summer Travel Forecast" claims Las Vegas...
Joe Biden 2020 Odds Hit All-Time High, Polls Agree President Trump November Underdog
Joe Biden continues to extend his betting and polling lead over President Donald Trump for this November's presidential election. And shares on the political betting exchange PredictIt on the former VP winning the Oval Office are now at record highs. Political pundits are...
Steve Wynn Lists ‘Billionaire’s Row’ Las Vegas Mansion for $25M
Steve Wynn has listed his Las Vegas mansion in Summerlin, on the so-called "Billionaire's Row," for sale at $25 million. Wynn purchased the mansion, located at 1717 Enclave Court, in March of 2018 for $13 million. Property records show it was the...
