7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
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...
Hollywood Casino York Approved, Slot Machines, Table Games, and Sportsbook Coming to Pennsylvania Mall
Hollywood Casino York, Penn National's $120 million satellite gaming venue at the York Galleria Mall, has been approved by state regulators. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) heard a final presentation from Penn National Gaming regarding its plans for the...
Macau Casino Revenue in December Pacing for Worst Month in 2019
Macau casino revenue through the first half of December is dragging behind what was already rather weak projections from gaming industry analysts. JP Morgan reports that through 15 days in December, gross gaming revenue (GGR) came in at an estimated MOP10.8 billion...
Las Vegas Stadium Authority Reappoints Board Members, Dismisses Culinary Union Leader
Geoconda Arguello-Kline, a union leader who serves as secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Union, garnered widespread support in her nomination for the Las Vegas Stadium Authority (LVSA) Board of Directors. US Senators, Nevada officials, and casino executives voiced support for Arguello-Kline, arguing the...
