7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
US Gains Momentum in Thrilling Presidents Cup, But Internationals Lead Heading Into Marathon Saturday
The 2019 Presidents Cup is behaving like a Ryder Cup: thrilling fist punches, dramatic late-match swings, and a bit of back-and-forth taunting between players and crowds. It's everything golf fans wanted, but few expected. With two days in the bag, the International...
New Jersey Sports Betting Smashes Monthly Handle Record, Oddsmakers Take $562M in Wagers
New Jersey sports betting operators reported record handle in November, oddsmakers saying they collectively took $562.6 million in wagers. The November sports betting handle easily eclipsed the state's previous all-time best mark of $487.9 million, which was set just in October. Of...
World Series of Poker Announces 2020 Main Event Date, No Plans to Relocate Tournament From Rio
World Series of Poker (WSOP) organizers are gifting players with a few key dates for their 2020 calendars, most notably getting cards in the air for the $10,000 Main Event on Wednesday, July 1. The most prestigious poker tournament on the planet,...
International Team Takes Early Presidents Cup Lead, Tiger Woods Lone US Bright Spot
The International Team took a surprising 4-1 lead on the opening day of the 2019 Presidents Cup, with Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas delivering Team USA its only win in fourball. Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas paired up in the first match...
Philippines Casinos and Online Gaming Industry Linked to 42 Kidnappings in 2019
Philippines casinos and the country's online gaming industry have been linked to at least 42 kidnappings this year alone, a Filipino law enforcement group reveals. The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group says 42 abduction cases have been filed. The incidents took place...
Las Vegas Convention Calendar Lands Oracle OpenWorld, Tech Event Could Help Fall Months
The Las Vegas convention calendar will include another major event next year, following the news that Oracle is relocating its annual OpenWorld from San Francisco to Sin City in 2020. Oracle said the soaring hotel room rates, and unsafe streets littered with...
2019 Presidents Cup Heavily Favors US Team, Tiger Woods in Opening Match
The 2019 Presidents Cup tees off within hours in Victoria, Australia, and captain Tiger Woods's US Team is the heavy odds-on favorite against captain Ernie Els's International squad. FanDuel has the outright line at USA -240, Internationals +280. A $100 bet on...
Two Missouri Sports Betting Bills Would Allocate Royalties for Pro Leagues
Two Missouri sports betting bills have been prefiled ahead of the 2020 legislative session, and both measures include royalties for professional leagues. So-called "integrity fees," a slim percentage of the gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated by legal sports betting, hasn't been passed...
Steve Wynn Lawyers Argue Billionaire Has No Gaming License to ‘Surrender,’ Nevada Regulators Have Nothing to ‘Revoke’
Attorneys representing Steve Wynn are adding on to their opinion that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has no jurisdiction to penalize their client, as the billionaire is no longer involved in any capacity of the state's gaming industry. In their second...
Atlantic City Council Joins Mayor Marty Small in Seeking Sports Betting Tax Cut
The Atlantic City Council is joining Mayor Marty Small (D) in seeking a cut of the tax revenue generated from sports betting at land-based casinos and their online sportsbook partners. During its final scheduled meeting of the year held last Friday, the...
