7584 stories by Devin O'Connor
Norfolk Casino Resort Moving Forward, Tribe and City Council Sign Agreements
The Norfolk casino resort proposal from the state's Pamunkey Indian Tribe is moving forward after the Native American group signed land and gaming agreements with the city council. The land agreement allows the tribe to purchase 13.4 acres of vacant property on...
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Rejects OJ Simpson Legal Claim His Reputation Was Tarnished By Casino Resort
OJ Simpson is suing The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on grounds that the casino's banning him in November of 2017 damaged his reputation. The Strip resort says that's a bunch of nonsense. In recent court filings, attorneys for The Cosmopolitan say it...
Houston Astros Cheating Scandal Questions Game Integrity
The Houston Astros are guilty. The 2017 World Series champions are in crisis mode following the league handing down a maximum $5 million fine for the team's sign-stealing scheme that ran between 2017 and the 2018 seasons. Along with the $5 million...
President Donald Trump, Michael Bloomberg Spend $10M Each on Super Bowl Ads, Odds Favor 2020 Republican
President Donald Trump and 2020 Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg are each paying $10 million to run a 60-second political campaign spot during the upcoming Super Bowl 54 on February 2. Online political betting exchange PredictIt has Bloomberg's shares of securing the Democratic...
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Favorites Heading Into Conference Championships
Only four teams can win Super Bowl 54, and the futures odds once again have the Kansas City Chiefs favored. The Chiefs were seemingly on their way out during their Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans. Kansas City was down 24...
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Machines Continue Spreading and Causing Controversy
Pennsylvania skill gaming machines continue to spread across the Commonwealth, but their legality is once again being challenged in court. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court is scheduled to begin further considering whether the skill-based gaming terminals constitute illegal gambling devices. Manufacturers...
College Football Playoff National Championship Has Oddsmakers Cheering Clemson, LSU Favored By Five
Tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship between No. 1 LSU and No. 3 Clemson will have most oddsmakers cheering on the Tigers of South Carolina, as the money is on the favored Tigers of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Both teams are 14-0, and...
Tiger Woods Making 2020 Debut at Torrey Pines, Odds Short on Masters Defense
Tiger Woods wrote the best sports story of 2019, according to the Associated Press, and the 15-time major winner hopes 2020 will be just as electrifying. Woods announced this week that he will play at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines...
NFL Saturday Playoff Odds: San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens Big Favorites
The NFL playoff odds for today's two games both feature substantial favorites, as the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens are expected to prevail in their divisional round games. The Minnesota Vikings and Niners kick off the Saturday action in San Francisco....
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Not Tipping Hand on Casino Legislation, But Open to Discussion
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) isn't saying whether he would sign a casino bill placed on his desk during the 2020 legislative session to bring commercial gambling to the Old Dominion. Last year, the Virginia General Assembly sent him SB1126, a law...
