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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...
Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas Favored at Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui
World No. 3 Jon Rahm and No. 4 Justin Thomas are the favorites at this week's Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii. The field is open to those who won on the PGA Tour in the...
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...
Oklahoma Tribes Sue Gov. Kevin Stitt Over Gaming Compact Dispute
Three Oklahoma tribes have jointly sued Governor Kevin Stitt (R) over his demands that they negotiate new gaming compacts to operate their Native American casino resorts. The Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations – the state's three largest gaming tribes – filed the...
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...
McCarran International Airport Traffic Increases in 2019, But Many Not Staying in Las Vegas
McCarran International Airport has seen a substantial increase in passenger traffic this year. But not all who arrive at the busy Southern Nevada airport are staying in Las Vegas. Through November, nearly 47.3 million passengers have arrived and departed through McCarran International....
Canadian Casino Giant Gateway Announces $1.1B Merger, Gaming Hedge Fund Behind Transaction
Canadian casino giant Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited has announced that it's merging with one of its largest shareholders in a deal valued at $1.15 billion. Once the transaction is completed, expected to come in the second quarter of 2020, the newly...
