8105 stories by Devin O'Connor
National Indian Gaming Association Denounces President Trump ‘Divisive’ Tweets
The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) says President Donald Trump made "divisive comments" last Sunday to describe four female members of Congress. In several tweets, the president said, "So interesting to see 'Progressive' Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments...
NASCAR Racing Towards Sports Betting Platform, Plans September Debut
NASCAR announced this week that come September, fans of America's premiere stock car racing circuit will have the ability to make in-race bets on a variety of outcomes. Scott Warfield, the managing director of gaming for NASCAR, says the betting platform will...
Marriott CEO Says Resort Fees Adequately Displayed During Booking Process, Provides Value to Guest
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson is rejecting a lawsuit claiming his company participates in "drip pricing," a process where online retailers advertise one price, then incrementally raise the actual cost though unavoidable varying taxes and charges. Sorenson says Marriott properly informs customers of...
Plainridge Park Table Games Discussion Heats Up, Lawmakers Say Critical for Casino Competitiveness
The Plainridge Park Casino, the sole slots-only Category 2 gaming facility in Massachusetts, needs inclusion of table games to remain relevant, some state lawmakers claim. The Plainville casino was the first to open under the state's 2011 Expanded Gaming Act. The legislation...
Connecticut Casinos Continue Slot Revenue Decline, Added Competition Poaching Gaming Dollars
June marked the 12th straight month Connecticut casinos won fewer dollars on their slot machines than in the prior year. Foxwoods reported slot revenue win of $35.3 million, a year-over-year decline of nearly 12 percent. Mohegan Sun kept $46.9 million from its...
Despite Higher Gross Gaming Revenue in New Jersey, Several Atlantic City Casinos Winning Less Money
Several Atlantic City casinos are winning less money in 2019 than they did in 2018, and it comes despite higher gross gaming revenue (GGR) being generated throughout New Jersey. Hard Rock and Ocean Casino opened in June 2018, and sports betting went...
Former New York Governor David Paterson Lobbying on Behalf of Las Vegas Sands for New York City Casino
Former New York Governor David Paterson (D) is leading a lobbying effort on behalf of Las Vegas Sands to expedite the licensing process for three New York City casinos. New York voters approved up to seven casinos in 2013 – four allocated...
Union Gaming Picked to Conduct Chicago Casino Feasibility Review
Las Vegas-based Union Gaming has been selected by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) to conduct a feasibility study for an integrated casino resort in downtown Chicago. The gaming expansion legislation signed into law last month by Governor JB Pritzker (D) authorized five...
2020 NFL Draft in Las Vegas Could Occur Over Famed Bellagio Fountains
The NFL Draft next year will take place in Las Vegas, and new disclosures from the committee planning the event suggest the Bellagio fountains could serve as the main stage. The Las Vegas Review-Journal said it obtained 1,500 pages of planning documents,...
Asian Casino Operator Landing International Distances Itself From Cryptocurrency Investor
Landing International, the parent company to the Jeju Shinhwa World integrated casino resort in South Korea, is denying claims it's involved in the business of cryptocurrency. In a securities filing made with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Landing International Chairman Yang Zhihui...
