8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
McCarran Las Vegas Airport Seeks New Non-Stop International Flights to Increase Tourism, Gaming
Las Vegas airport officials are embarking on a globe-trotting tour to appeal to international airlines in hopes of convincing them to run new non-stop flights to Southern Nevada. McCarran International Airport, the main air hub for the Las Vegas Valley and Southern...
Harrah’s New Orleans Casino Reports August Gaming Revenue Increase, State Riverboats Also Win
August was a strong month for Harrah's New Orleans and Louisiana's 15 riverboat casinos, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) was up across the state. Harrah's, the state's only land-based casino, reported a GGR increase of 1.8 percent to $50.5 million. That's a...
NFL Scores Touchdown Down Under With Tabcorp Official Wagering Partnership
The National Football League (NFL) and Australian gaming giant Tabcorp are teaming up to deliver sports betting and various free-to-play games on American professional football to fans Down Under. In a press release, the NFL says Tabcorp will become an "Official Wagering...
New York Bill to Pay College Athletes Introduced, Could Help Ease NCAA Sports Betting Integrity Concerns
Legislation to pay college athletes in New York state has been introduced, and proponents say such a financial arrangement could help ease the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) integrity concerns when it comes to the expansion of sports betting. State Sen. Kevin...
Melco Resorts Abandons Osaka, Plans to Build World’s Best Integrated Resort in Yokohama
Casino operator Melco Resorts announced today that it is vacating efforts to win licensure in Osaka, Japan, and is instead committing its energies to building an integrated resort (IR) in Yokohama. Melco – one of six licensed casino operators in Macau –...
Scientific Games to Drive PGA Tour Real-Time Golf Data to Sportsbook Partners
Las Vegas-based Scientific Games has reached a deal with IMG Arena to access and stream real-time PGA Tour golf data to its sports betting partners in the US and abroad. IMG Arena, a sports information technology company headquartered in London, obtained the...
Macau Casinos Need More Hotel Rooms to Support Mass Market, Grand Lisboa Palace Opening Further Delayed
Macau casinos need more resort hotel rooms in order to satisfy the increasing demand from the mass market, according to a report. Gaming analysts at Morgan Stanley believe the enclave doesn't currently have adequate room supply to accommodate the growing general public...
Hundreds of Chinese Nationals Allegedly Working Illegally in Philippine Gaming Industry Arrested
A total of 324 Chinese nationals have been arrested by authorities with the Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) on allegations that the foreigners have been engaged in cyber crimes, including operating unauthorized online gaming. The raids were carried out at eight locations...
Week 3 NFL Odds Chaotic Due to Numerous Injuries, Lopsided Matchups, Trades, Lineup Changes
National Football League (NFL) odds for week three of the regular season present a little something for every type of sports bettor. For the first time since 1987, there are two games that have spreads of 20 points or more. And when...
Arkansas Racinos Enjoy Record Fiscal Year, Future Bright as Venues Now Full-Scale Commercial Casinos
Arkansas racinos took $5.2 billion in bets during their 2019 fiscal year, an all-time high that has the industry optimistic moving ahead as the properties transition to full-scale commercial casinos. Players at Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis and Oaklawn Racing Casino...
