7584 stories by Devin O'Connor
Chinese Man Gets 16-Year Prison Sentence for Organizing Gambling Ring, Crimes Extend to Macau
A Chinese man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar gambling ring. Nantong city police in the Jiangsu province near Shanghai say a man they only identified by his surname, "Shi," has been charged and...
Las Vegas Launches ‘Vegas Smart’ Marketing Campaign, Welcomes Back Visitors
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has launched a new marketing campaign that advertises a safe Sin City experience to potential visitors. Titled "Vegas Smart," a twist on the "Vegas Strong" motto that was used following the October 1, 2017,...
Major League Baseball Players ‘Resoundingly’ Reject Owners’ Plan, Odds Lengthen on Season
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has "resoundingly rejected" the league and owners' proposal to play a shortened season with reduced pay. Owners want the 2020 MLB season to be drastically shortened to 82 games, and players paid on a per-game...
Caesars Entertainment Tapped by Virginia City to Build Casino Resort
Caesars Entertainment has been selected by Danville city officials to build a casino resort should local voters sign off on its development in November during a ballot referendum. After initially fielding seven proposals from interested developers, Danville City Council tipped its hand...
US Casinos Deliver State and Local Governments $10.2B in Taxes, as Gaming Revenue Hits Record $43.6B
Commercial casinos in the United States wrote checks totaling $10.2 billion to state and local governments last year, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) hit a record $43.6 billion. The American Gaming Association's (AGA) "State of the States" report reveals the gaming industry...
Man Falsely Claims to Rep Village People, Pockets $12,500 From Tribal Casino
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to falsely claiming to represent the Village People music act and swindling $12,500 from The Mill Casino in North Bend, Oregon. US Attorney Billy J. Williams for the District of Oregon says Howard Harlib, 67, has...
Las Vegas Back in Running to Host Republican National Convention
Las Vegas is once again being considered for this August's Republican National Convention (RNC). The RNC is scheduled for August 24-27. It was to be held at the Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. But because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and...
Sahara Las Vegas Temporarily Drops Resort Fees, Will Others Follow?
Sahara Las Vegas has made an announcement that many Sin City visitors hope is the beginning of a new trend: no resort fees. The property, located on the Strip's northern end, announced this week that no resort fees will be tacked on...
Hong Kong Extends Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine to July 7, A Setback to Macau Casinos
Hong Kong has extended to July 7 its requirement that anyone arriving from Macau enter a 14-day quarantine. The decision will further delay the casino hub's urgent mission to restart its economy, which greatly relies on tourism and gambling. Hong Kong's announcement...
Legislation Introduced to Provide Atlantic City Casinos Interest-Free Loans, Reduce Gaming Taxes and Fees
Relief for Atlantic City casinos could be soon coming by way of reduced tax liabilities, forgoing of certain fees, and available interest-free loans. Two bills were recently introduced to the New Jersey General Assembly. Both have bipartisan support, and both seek to...
