7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Federal Sports Betting Bills Seeking Consumer and Player Safeguards Face Long Odds
Federal legislation to oversee state sports betting isn't likely coming soon Congress is reviewing two sports gambling bills Sports betting is legal in 39 states and Washington, DC Federal legislation seeking to place guardrails on legal sports gambling across the United States...
Cedar Rapids Casino Remains on Track, April Hearing Could Impede Construction
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a casino bid in Cedar Rapids in February 2025 Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is challenging the Cedar Rapids project Linn County voters extended gambling through a 2021 referendum The $275 million casino planned for...
Sweeps Casinos Continue Utilizing Celebrities’ Likeness to Market Controversial Gaming Ops
Sweeps websites continue to be controversial Sweeps sites have paid many celebrities to promote their gaming businesses Many state regulators allege sweeps constitute illegal gambling The legality of sweepstakes casino websites and apps is being challenged in numerous states. Gaming regulators contend...
Frontier Airlines Takes Shot at Southwest With Free Perks Promo
Southwest will soon charge for checked bags and is ending its open-seating policy Frontier is running a promotion with Southwest's longtime perks Southwest is the largest airline in Las Vegas Frontier Airlines is hoping to take some of Southwest's Las Vegas business,...
Pennsylvania Casino Revenue Cools in February as Eagles Bettors Beat Oddsmakers
Super Bowl LIX was a costly event for oddsmakers in Pennsylvania As a result, Pennsylvania casino revenue was down in February There are ongoing concerns about the state's brick-and-mortar casino market Pennsylvania casino revenue across the commonwealth slowed in February as concerns...
Economists Opine Higher Taxes Could Mitigate Gambling Harms in Ohio
Economists in Ohio say higher taxes on casinos and sportsbooks could help lessen problem gambling Gov. Mike DeWine wants to double the state's tax on sports betting Some economists wonder if higher taxes could make illegal gambling ops more attractive Numerous economists...
Macau Border Gate Set for $69 Million Upgrade
Macau's main border gate is receiving a facelift The local government will spend more than $69 million on the project Macau continues to pivot from a high-roller's paradise toward the mass public The tens of millions of people who flow through Macau's...
Roaming RV Casinos Latest Illicit Gambling Trend in Northern California’s Oakland
Oakland police say an RV was used as an illegal gambling outfit Underground gambling remains a serious problem in California Oakland is amid a housing crisis The Oakland Police Department says there's a new trend in underground gambling that allows the bad...
Sweepstakes Crackdown Exposes Consumer Losses on Supposedly Free-to-Play Sites
Officials in Connecticut say High 5 Games has violated its license State regulators say the online gaming service provider has operated an illegal casino online Sweeps casinos continue to face legal scrutiny across the nation Sweepstakes gaming platforms and apps that are...
Virginia Casinos Report Monthly Revenue Record as State Industry Takes Hold
Virginia casinos set a new monthly GGR record in February Caesars Virginia in Danville emerged as the market leader Virginia legalized casino gaming in 2020 with Rivers Portsmouth opening first in January 2023 Virginia casinos won almost $75.2 million from players in...
