8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
Nebraska Tribe Bankrolling Ballot Referendum Initiative to Legalize Racetrack Casinos
A Nebraska tribe is singlehandedly funding a political committee that is working to place a ballot referendum question before voters next fall that would legalize casinos at the state's six licensed horse racetracks. The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska's economic development unit Ho-Chunk...
Gambler Claims Resorts World New York City Falsely Accused Him of Damaging Slot Machines
Resorts World New York City has been named in a lawsuit for allegedly accusing a gambler of damaging slot machines, a claim the plaintiff says is unfounded. Filed in the Bronx Supreme Court, Bronx resident Pren Mrijaj alleges that Resorts World and...
Las Vegas Ready for Increase in Holiday Travel Now Through New Year’s Holiday
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says the city will be packed with out-of-towners now through the New Year's holiday. Christmas is this week, and the tourism group says 260,000 visitors will arrive in town for the nights of December...
Busted: Illegal Gambling Rings Uncovered in NYC, Ohio, Canada
It wasn't a good week to be involved with an illegal gambling ring, as law enforcement agencies in New York City, Ohio, and Canada all seized alleged underground gambling networks in three unrelated cases. In Brooklyn, New York, District Attorney Eric Gonzalez...
China President Xi Jinping Praises Macau During 20th Anniversary, Criticizes Hong Kong
China President Xi Jinping praised Macau for its economic prosperity and sovereign stability during the region's 20th anniversary of being returned from Portugal to the People's Republic. On December 20, 1999, Portugal handed Macau back to China after 442 years of rule....
Michigan Becomes 20th State to Pass Sports Betting Regulations
With Governor Gretchen Whitmer's (D) signature, Michigan becomes the 20th state in the US to pass laws to govern sports betting. Whitmer signed House Bill 4916 – the Lawful Sports Betting Act – which grants the Michigan Gaming Control Board the privilege...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Moves Forward With Third Full-Scale Commercial Casino Consideration
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) isn't ready to fold on the final full-scale commercial casino license it could potentially issue for the southeastern part of the state. During Thursday's meeting, commissioners directed its staff to compile information regarding the feasibility of allowing...
Macau Gaming Industry Responsible for 86 Percent of Enclave Government Tax Revenue
The Macau gaming industry has delivered the local government MOP104.04 billion ($12.97 billion) this year through November, accounting for 86 percent of all tax revenue collected by the Special Administrative Region (SAR). Statistics released this week by the Macau Financial Services Bureau...
Former Twin River Casino Executive Named in Rhode Island Grand Jury Indictment
A former Twin River Casino executive has been named in a Rhode Island grand jury indictment for his alleged involvement in a kickback scheme with a casino vendor. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha (D) says a state grand jury returned an...
IMPEACHED: President Donald Trump Charged With High Crimes by US House
President Donald Trump is just the third president in United States history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. The chamber voted to formally charge the 45th commander-in-chief with two crimes warranting his removal from the White House. The House majority...
