7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Gaming Industry Experts Predict Further Sportsbook Consolidation Following William Hill and CG Deal
Experts in the gaming industry say the recent deal from William Hill to acquire the sports betting assets of CG Technology is just the first of several expected consolidations. Last week, William Hill reached an undisclosed acquisition of CG Technology's leases and...
Michael Bloomberg ‘All-In’ for 2020, Entry Shakes Up Political Betting Odds
The official entry of Michael Bloomberg into the 2020 presidential race is unsettling the political betting odds on which candidate will secure the Democratic Party's nomination to take on incumbent President Donald Trump. Worth roughly $50 billion – making him the 11th...
$4.3B Resorts World Las Vegas Backtracking Asian Theme for Broader Appeal
New details on Resorts World Las Vegas were released this week by developer Genting Group, the most significant being that the $4.3 billion integrated casino resort is reining in its Asian theme. The Strip project, which was first envisioned by Genting in...
NFC Sunday Night Showdown Between Packers and Niners Highlights NFL Week 12
The Green Bay Packers (8-2) against the San Francisco 49ers (9-1) on Sunday Night Football will cap off an exciting and busy day in Week 12 that will result in a clearer playoff picture – especially in the NFC. Aaron Rodgers will...
Wynn Resorts Admits Las Vegas Doesn’t Work in Boston, Reduces Casino Table Game Minimums
Wynn Resorts told Massachusetts gaming regulators this week that it has realized the company's ways of doing things in Las Vegas don't necessarily work in other places, such as Boston. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) held a public meeting Thursday to discuss...
Anthony Wrobel, Man Who Murdered Las Vegas Sands Supervisor, Receives Life Sentence
Anthony Wrobel, 44, who pleaded guilty to the 2018 murder of a Las Vegas Sands executive and critically injuring another, will spend at least the next 38 years in prison. It was April 15, 2018. Sands was holding a company picnic at...
Americans Spend Around $72B on Lottery Tickets Annually, Massachusetts Residents Play Most
Americans love playing the lottery, and in 2017, US adults wagered $71.8 billion on tickets. A recent report from 24/7 Wall St., a financial news outlet, reveals just how addicted Americans are to their lotteries. Using the most recent available statistics (2017)...
Democratic Debate Reshapes 2020 Odds, President Trump Impeachment Chances Strengthen
The 2020 odds on who will be the Democratic Party's nominee to challenge President Donald Trump have changed following last night's debate in Atlanta, Georgia. Ten candidates qualified for the fifth Democratic Party debate. Prior to the discussion, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren...
Showboat Atlantic City Subdivision Approved, But Casino Odds Remain Long
Showboat Atlantic City has been granted approval by the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to divide its Boardwalk property into new lots of record. Last month, Showboat owner Bart Blatstein filed a subdivision request with the CRDA for approval. The...
Philippines Gaming Industry Flourishing, Casino Revenue Jumps 21 Percent
The Philippines gaming industry is thriving. The country's multibillion-dollar integrated resorts in Manila's Entertainment City fueled total gross gaming revenue (GGR) at brick-and-mortar casinos in the third quarter to PHP55.34 billion (US$1.09 billion) – a 20.8 percent year-over-year gain. Entertainment City is...
