7660 stories by Devin O'Connor
Oklahoma Supreme Court Voids Two New Tribal Gaming Compacts
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that Governor Kevin Stitt (R) had no legal authority to grant two Native American tribes new forms of gambling in compacts negotiated and signed this year. In April, Stitt announced his administration had reached new gaming...
American Gaming Association Says Legal Sports Betting Hurting Local Bookies
The American Gaming Association (AGA), the gaming industry's leading lobbying firm in DC, says the expansion of legal sports betting in the United States has resulted in illegal bookies taking less action. According to a survey conducted by Heart + Mind Strategies...
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Site of COVID-19 Cluster, Five Table Game Workers Test Positive
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina has been identified as the site of a COVID-19 cluster. Jackson County health officials say five table game workers recently tested positive for the coronavirus. The North Carolina Division of Public Health defines clusters of...
Sportsbooks Adjusting to New Environment, Admit ‘Complete Crapshoot’
US sportsbooks are waiting patiently for major professional sports to resume -- the PGA Tour and Major League Soccer currently the two exceptions. The NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL -- the so-called "big four" in the US -- haven't played a game...
Pennsylvania Lottery Officials Credit Online Games for Strong Fiscal Year
The Pennsylvania Lottery is one of only eight lotteries that is allowed to facilitate online games, and those internet operations have proved critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko says that while the agency hasn't yet published its...
Detroit Casino Closures Cost State, City More Than $87M in Lost Gaming Taxes
Detroit casinos have been closed since March 16, and their shutdowns have resulted in a substantial hit to state and city coffers. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) says gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated by the three commercial Detroit casinos totals $299.2...
Casinos in England Expected to Open August 1, Operators Call Delay ‘Nonsensical’
Casinos in England will remain closed through the end of the month on government orders, a decision several gaming operators are panning. While Prime Minister Boris Johnson has allowed bingo halls, arcades, and High Street betting shops to reopen, casinos remain closed....
Phil Ruffin Suing Insurance Companies Over Denied Treasure Island, Circus Circus Claims
Billionaire Phil Ruffin is suing two insurance companies that have denied claims filed for alleged damages at his Las Vegas Strip casino resorts. Treasure Island and Circus Circus, both owned by the real estate tycoon, have each filed claims with their respective...
Lawrence Ho Loans Studio City $60 Million, Money Will Be Used for Phase 2 Construction
Billionaire Lawrence Ho has purchased $60 million worth of senior notes offered by Studio City -- the Macau integrated resort casino -- saying the funds will help continue its Phase 2 construction. Studio City International Holdings Limited (SCIHL) announced earlier this month...
US Casino Operators Dominate Global Gaming Industry, Las Vegas Sands No. 1
Casino operators headquartered in the United States are controlling the global gaming industry, and Las Vegas Sands has once again claimed the top spot. Malta-based Catena Media says it did a deep dive into the worldwide gaming industry. The goal was to...
