7786 stories by Devin O'Connor
Sunday Golf Skins Game Provided Sports Fans Much-Needed Relief, McIlroy Clutch in Sudden Death
The TaylorMade Driving Relief charity skins game on Sunday was the first live golf broadcast since the first round of The Players Championship March 12. That was the game's so-called "Fifth Major" that was canceled prior to Round 2 by COVID-19. World...
California Casinos Asked by Gov. Gavin Newsom to Reconsider Reopening Plans
California casinos owned by Native American tribes are planning to reopen their gaming spaces in the coming weeks, something Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is requesting they postpone. California is home to tribal casinos and commercial card clubs. The Native American facilities aren't...
AGA President Bill Miller Calls on Media to Stop Referencing Unregulated Offshore Sportsbooks
American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller is urging media outlets covering the evolving sports betting industry to refrain from mentioning offshore sportsbooks. May 14 marked the two-year anniversary of the US Supreme Court repealing the Professional and Amateur Sports...
Restaurant Impossible: Casino Eateries Will Struggle to Open Under New Nevada Regulations
Nevada casino restaurants are permitted to reopen for business during Phase One of the state's COVID-19 recovery plan, but under strict regulations. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) yesterday issued a notice to licensees informing casinos that their inside restaurants are able...
Travel Experts: Book Las Vegas Trip Now, But Beware Resort Fees, Coronavirus Surcharges
Las Vegas casinos remain closed, but those who are considering a return trip once the Strip is back up and running should book such travel now. That's according to travel experts, who are seeing an increase in promotions and deals being offered...
Connecticut Lawmakers Urge Gov. Lamont to Allow Tribes to Operate Online Casinos, Sports Betting
Thirteen Connecticut lawmakers representing the southeastern part of the state are calling on Governor Ned Lamont (D) to immediately allow the state's two tribes to operate online casinos. Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, respectively owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket...
Trump Calls on Senate Judiciary Committee to Investigate Obama, Political Bettors Dismiss Possibility
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) rejected comments from President Donald Trump today, asking that former President Barack Obama be called to testify about the origins of the Russia investigation. Trump has launched an aggressive attack on his predecessor...
Golden Nugget Lake Charles First Tilman Fertitta Casino to Plan Reopening
Golden Nugget Lake Charles will reopen its casino floor on Monday, May 18. That's after the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) issued rules and regulations to allow gaming spaces to resume operations in a limited capacity. Louisiana's 15 riverboat casinos and one...
Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods to Miss Memorial Day Weekend, Remain Closed
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, the two tribal casino resorts in Connecticut, will remain closed through Memorial Day. Both properties have been closed since March 16. The tribal properties do not need to adhere to state orders, as they're on sovereign territory. But...
Atlantic City Casinos Win $80M Online Last Month, No Timetable for Brick-and-Mortar Reopenings
Atlantic City casinos won just shy of $80 million last month, all online, as their brick-and-mortar properties remain closed because of the coronavirus. Land-based gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled $0, while internet gaming win was $79.96 million. With the seaside casinos closed,...
