7776 stories by Devin O'Connor
Cirque du Soleil Files for Bankruptcy, as Las Vegas Shows Remain Dark
Cirque du Soleil — the entertainment company responsible for dazzling guests in Las Vegas for nearly three decades — has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada. Cirque du Soleil has been the go-to entertainment provider for numerous Las Vegas Strip casinos. The...
New England Patriots Odds Shorten After Landing QB Cam Newton
The odds on the New England Patriots winning its first Super Bowl in team history without Tom Brady have shortened after signing quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year deal. It's a new era in Foxboro. After 20 years of dominating the NFL,...
Luxor Las Vegas Demolition Rumors Spread, Insiders Say Days Numbered for MGM Casino
The Luxor Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip has been a staple of the city skyline since it opened in 1993. But the iconic pyramid could be facing a much shorter existence than its ancient counterparts in Egypt. Scott Roeben,...
Oklahoma Supreme Court to Begin Review of Tribal Gaming Compacts, Sports Betting
This week, the Oklahoma Supreme Court is scheduled to begin deliberating whether Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) had the legal authority to grant two Native American tribes sports betting powers under the terms of their new gaming compacts. In April, Stitt announced his...
AAA: Las Vegas Leads Nation in Hotel Bookings During COVID-19 Crisis
Las Vegas casino resorts and hotels have booked more hotel stays than any other destination in the United States, as the COVID-19 pandemic has kept tens of millions of Americans hunkered down at home. AAA's "2020 Summer Travel Forecast" claims Las Vegas...
Joe Biden 2020 Odds Hit All-Time High, Polls Agree President Trump November Underdog
Joe Biden continues to extend his betting and polling lead over President Donald Trump for this November's presidential election. And shares on the political betting exchange PredictIt on the former VP winning the Oval Office are now at record highs. Political pundits are...
Steve Wynn Lists ‘Billionaire’s Row’ Las Vegas Mansion for $25M
Steve Wynn has listed his Las Vegas mansion in Summerlin, on the so-called "Billionaire's Row," for sale at $25 million. Wynn purchased the mansion, located at 1717 Enclave Court, in March of 2018 for $13 million. Property records show it was the...
M Resort Kicks Resort Fee to Curb, $25 Nightly Charge Removed Through Summer
M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, some nine miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, will not charge its $25 nightly resort fee through the summer months. M Resort is owned and operated by Penn National Gaming and the casino company's real estate...
Michigan Man Faces Illegal Gambling Felonies, Third Time Charged on Such Crimes
David Hoppe — a 57-year-old man from East China Township, Michigan — has been arrested on illegal gambling charges for a third time. Authorities allege the man was supplying illegal gambling machines to Spin City, an internet gaming café located in Flint. A...
Arkansas Attorney General to Intervene in Pope County Casino License Dispute
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge's office will work with the state Racing Commission to determine the next steps in resolving the licensing dispute for the Pope County casino. On Monday, the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) ruled against one of its own. Six...
