7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Macau Mass Market Leads 2019 Casino Win, General Public Tops VIP Revenue
The Macau mass market was responsible for more than half of all the money won by the enclave's casinos in 2019, the demo finally besting the VIP segment in the world's richest gambling center. According to Macau Secretary for Economy and Finance...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Leadership Shakeup Continues, Executive Director Resigns
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will once again need to find a replacement for one of its top posts, as Executive Director Ed Bedrosian is resigning effective January 10. The MGC is governed by five commissioners, but their policy rulings are largely...
Virginia Lawmakers Prepping for Casino Fight in Upcoming Session
Virginia lawmakers are preparing to make their cases as to whether 2020 is finally the year the state issues permits for commercial casinos. Gambling remains a highly divisive topic in the commonwealth. Virginia is one of just nine states that still doesn't...
2020 Las Vegas Outlook: Optimism Abound for Strip, Southern Nevada
The 2020 outlook for Las Vegas is extremely optimistic, as gaming industry analysts and economic experts alike believe the gambling capital of the US will thrive in the year ahead. Las Vegas is once again experiencing a construction boom. No new casino...
Connecticut Casino Win Declines in 2019 Fiscal Year, Nearly $150M in Lost Gaming Revenue
The two Connecticut casinos operated by the state's Native American tribes reported further reductions in their gross gaming revenue (GGR) in their latest fiscal years. Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission reveal that Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods both won fewer dollars...
Sugar Bowl Odds: No. 5 Georgia Favored By Four Points Against No. 7 Baylor
The 2019 Sugar Bowl features two teams that had College Football Playoff hopes late in the season, but after falling short, will try and cap off their years with a New Year's Six win. No. 5 Georgia and No. 7 Baylor both...
No. 8 Wisconsin Slim Rose Bowl Favorite Against No. 6 Oregon, Defensives Expected to Highlight Game
The 106th Rose Bowl pits two defensive powerhouses against one another in a game that oddsmakers give No. 8 Wisconsin (10-3) a slight advantage over No. 6 Oregon (11-2). The Pac-12 champs are in "The Granddaddy of Them All" for an eighth...
2020 Atlantic City Outlook: Can Town Support Nine Casinos?
Atlantic City is entering a critical year, as the East Coast gambling mecca will face its fate in determining if it's capable of supporting nine casino resorts. 2019 marked the first full year Atlantic City guests had nine options on where to...
Raiders Players, Team Personnel Discuss Keys to Building Las Vegas Fanbase
The Oakland Raiders capped off their storied history in California's Bay Area Sunday with a one-point loss to the Denver Broncos to finish the year 7-9 and miss the NFL Playoffs for a third consecutive year. The Raiders lost five of their...
Hard Rock Atlantic City Offers $2,020 New Year’s Eve Package, Casino Rooms Remain Available
Hard Rock Atlantic City is ready to ring in the 2020 New Year by offering guests a special $2,020 package that gives them the special holiday treatment. The rock 'n' roll package includes a one-night stay in a Roxy Suite, private dinner...
