7584 stories by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Casinos Will Remain Closed Until at Least April 7
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) says the state's three commercial casinos will remain closed until April 7. During the agency's remote meeting on Wednesday, the five-member commission voted unanimously in favor of extending the mandatory gaming shutdown that was initiated on March...
Yonkers Officials Call on New York State to Expand Sports Betting to Empire City, Resorts World NYC
Sports betting in New York is currently limited to the four upstate commercial casinos, as well as those operated by Native American tribes. But in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, downstate officials are seeking authorization. The seven-member Yonkers City Council voted unanimously...
William Hill CEO Joe Asher Establishes Employee Fund, Donates Entire Salary
William Hill US has been forced to furlough more than 600 employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, shuttering sportsbook operations across the country. But CEO Joe Asher is coming to their rescue. Asher said this week that he's created the...
Political Bettors Shorten New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo 2020 Odds After Joe Biden Gaffes
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is becoming a fan favorite for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's prompting speculation that he could be the best candidate for the Democratic Party to put up against President Donald Trump in November. New...
Tilman Fertitta Furloughs 40K Employees, Including Golden Nugget Workers, ‘Have to Survive’
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta, owner of Golden Nugget casinos and Landry's hospitality empire, says he's been forced to furlough roughly 40,000 employees in response to the pandemic. Along with his Golden Nugget casinos and NBA Houston Rockets franchise, Fertitta's Landry's portfolio of restaurants...
Galaxy Macau: Three Dead in Construction Accident, Phase Three Build Suspended
Construction at Galaxy Macau has been suspended after scaffolding collapsed, trapped seven workers, and left three dead. Inside Asian Gaming broke the news of the accident, which occurred on Tuesday. The Macau Labor Affairs Bureau said the scaffolding fell while workers were...
Macau Imposes Strict Border Entries on China, Hong Kong, Taiwan Arrivals
Macau is once again tightening its borders because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this time limiting access on certain individuals who are arriving from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Macau on Tuesday confirmed its 25th case of the coronavirus. The patient is...
Nearly All US Commercial Casinos and Tribal Gaming Venues Closed Amid Pandemic
There are 465 commercial casinos in the United States. By tonight, all are expected to be closed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reported last week that at least 95 percent of all commercial casinos had suspended their operations....
Tokyo Olympics Postponed, Official Reschedule for ‘No Later Than Summer 2021’
The Tokyo Olympics that were to begin July 24 in the Japanese capital have officially been postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Longtime International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound all but confirmed the news Monday, telling USA Today that the "postponement has...
Case Dismissed: Bloomberry Resorts Not Liable in $81M Bangladesh Bank Heist
Bloomberry Resorts has been cleared in a lawsuit brought by Bangladesh Bank for the Philippine resort's involvement in the 2016 international cyber heist thought to have been carried out by North Korean hackers. New York Southern District Judge Lorna Schofield granted a...
