7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Lottery Support Grows, Latest Polling Suggests
Nevada does not have a lottery New polling suggests a strong majority of Nevadans want a state-run lottery Casinos push back against lottery efforts Public support for a lottery in Nevada continues to grow. That's according to new polling commissioned by the...
World of Hyatt Rolls the Dice on Casino Stays, Deal Extends from Las Vegas to Macau
Hyatt is running a rewards promo focused on casino hotels In Las Vegas, Hyatt is partnered with The Venetian, Palazzo, and Rio Hyatt is among the world's largest hotel companies The World of Hyatt, the loyalty program of Chicago-headquartered Hyatt Hotels Corporation,...
Las Vegas Strip Room Bookings Positive in Q1, Concerns Raised About Rest of 2025
Room rates on the Las Vegas Strip were up in Q1 A slight softening could be coming in the months ahead Visitor volume was down in January 2025 Social media remains abuzz regarding Las Vegas and the Strip, with countless insiders, influencers,...
Federal Legislation to Increase Tax Reporting Threshold for Slot Machines Reintroduced
Federal legislation to increase the slot threshold has been reintroduced The current threshold of $1,200 has remained since 1977 Inflation makes the current threshold obsolete, supports of the bill say Federal legislation to update the tax reporting threshold for slot machine wins...
Massachusetts Sports Betting Ads Could Be Limited Through State Legislation
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering limiting sports betting ads Massachusetts has one of the richest sports betting markets in the US DraftKings calls Massachusetts its home Massachusetts is home to one of the richest sports betting markets in the country, as its regulated...
Churchill Downs Gaming Parlor for Virginia’s Henrico County Moves Forward With Youngkin Veto
Churchill Downs will open another HHR facility in Virginia this year HHR stands for historical horse racing machines, slot-like gaming terminals Roseshire is planned for Henrico County Churchill Downs plans to open a multimillion-dollar gaming parlor in Virginia's Henrico County later this...
Court: Pennsylvania Skill Games Don’t Disqualify Businesses for VGTs
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that skill games do not disqualify a business from seeking VGT licenses VGTs are slot-like video gaming terminals The PA Gaming Control Board previously denied VGT licenses for businesses that participated in skill games The Pennsylvania...
Sports Illustrated Launching Prediction Market After Sportsbook Bet Busted
Sports Illustrated will launch SI Predict by the end of Q2 2025 SI Predict will offer sports-related contracts SI previously bet on traditional sports betting Sports Illustrated is readying a bet on the emerging prediction market industry where some federal and state...
Atlantic City Casino Guests Express Frustrations, Argue Resorts Out of Touch
Atlantic City casinos are facing criticism from their loyal guests Poor odds, dirty rooms, and little entertainment are top grievances Players say room comps have largely disappeared Executives of Atlantic City casinos might be wise to sit quietly for a moment and...
Mega Millions Ticket Worth $1.2 Billion Redeemed in California, Winner’s Identity Revealed
The Mega Millions ticket that won the December 2024 jackpot has been redeemed Rosemary Casarotti won the life-changing prize Casarotti chose the one-time cash option The winning ticket of the Mega Millions drawing on Dec. 27, 2024, worth more than $1.2 billion,...
