8322 stories by Devin O'Connor
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Appeals to President Donald Trump for Homeland Recognition
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts is appealing to President Donald Trump for help in recognizing its claimed homeland in Taunton. Last week, a three-judge panel in the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston upheld a 2016 decision by Judge...
Outgoing MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named to Overpaid Executives List, Salary 355x Average Worker
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren is overpaid. That's according to As You Sow, a nonprofit that works to promote shareholder advocacy in publicly traded companies. This week, As You Sow released its sixth annual list of "The 100 Most Overpaid CEOs," and...
Caesars Entertainment Jacks Up Resort Fees After Reporting $1.2B Loss in 2019
Caesars Entertainment is further increasing resort fees at four of its Las Vegas Strip casinos. The fees dreaded by customers will see higher rates at The Linq, Harrah's, Flamingo, and Bally's. All four resorts are upping the nightly add-on by $2 from...
Crown Resorts Suitability Inquiry Suspended Due to Pending Court Appeal
The Crown Resorts inquiry in New South Wales to determine whether the casino operator is suitable to hold a gaming license in the state has been suspended amid an ongoing court appeal. The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) continued its...
UFC President Dana White Donates $1M to Trump Campaign, Fertittas Supporting GOP House Effort
UFC President Dana White is heavily supporting President Donald Trump's reelection campaign. Newly released election finance records show the mixed martial arts promoter donated $1 million to "America First Action" in November. America First Action is a super political action committee (Super...
Chinese Nationals Arrested in Philippines, Charged with Kidnapping Man Over Gambling Debt
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in the Philippines and charged with kidnapping a man over his alleged failure to pay up on his gambling debts. Brig. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, director of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG), said suspects Jiang...
Wind Creek Bethlehem Names Kathy McCracken GM, as Gaming Industry Shrinks Female Leadership Gap
Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania has appointed Kathy McCracken as the casino resort's next executive vice president and general manager following the departure of Brian Carr from the organization. Carr served as president and chief operating officer of the property when it...
Despite Recent Knee Injury, Brooks Koepka Favored at Honda Classic
Brooks Koepka has been golf's most dominant player in recent years. But after suffering a knee injury and undergoing a painful stem-cell injection, the 29-year-old admits he's "nowhere near 100 percent." Regardless, oddsmakers have him as the favorite this week at The...
British Columbia Labor Union Says Casino Workers Remain Exposed to Organized Crime Syndicates
British Columbia's largest labor union says its members who work inside casinos remain exposed to criminal syndicates that are attempting to launder money. Stephanie Smith, president of the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), told the commission investigating money laundering...
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Has No Plans to Expand Casino Operations Downstate
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) remains opposed to expanding gambling operations at the two downstate racinos – Resorts World New York City and Empire City Casino. The two racinos, which are only permitted to offer video lottery terminals that resemble slot...
