7584 stories by Devin O'Connor
President Donald Trump Claims ‘Very Good Talk’ With China President Xi Jinping During Macau Anniversary
US President Donald Trump said he had a "very good talk" with China's President Xi Jinping while the People's Republic leader was in Macau last week for the casino hub's 20th anniversary celebration. Macau has assumed a critical role in the ongoing...
Nevada Security Officials Release Troubling Information Regarding Casino Emergency Response Plans
Nevada security officials have issued several releases and comments to a local media outlet that paints a concerning picture regarding the state's emergency response readiness when it comes to casino resorts. The Las Vegas Review-Journal, which is owned by the family of...
Nebraska Tribe Bankrolling Ballot Referendum Initiative to Legalize Racetrack Casinos
A Nebraska tribe is singlehandedly funding a political committee that is working to place a ballot referendum question before voters next fall that would legalize casinos at the state's six licensed horse racetracks. The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska's economic development unit Ho-Chunk...
Gambler Claims Resorts World New York City Falsely Accused Him of Damaging Slot Machines
Resorts World New York City has been named in a lawsuit for allegedly accusing a gambler of damaging slot machines, a claim the plaintiff says is unfounded. Filed in the Bronx Supreme Court, Bronx resident Pren Mrijaj alleges that Resorts World and...
Las Vegas Ready for Increase in Holiday Travel Now Through New Year’s Holiday
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says the city will be packed with out-of-towners now through the New Year's holiday. Christmas is this week, and the tourism group says 260,000 visitors will arrive in town for the nights of December...
Busted: Illegal Gambling Rings Uncovered in NYC, Ohio, Canada
It wasn't a good week to be involved with an illegal gambling ring, as law enforcement agencies in New York City, Ohio, and Canada all seized alleged underground gambling networks in three unrelated cases. In Brooklyn, New York, District Attorney Eric Gonzalez...
China President Xi Jinping Praises Macau During 20th Anniversary, Criticizes Hong Kong
China President Xi Jinping praised Macau for its economic prosperity and sovereign stability during the region's 20th anniversary of being returned from Portugal to the People's Republic. On December 20, 1999, Portugal handed Macau back to China after 442 years of rule....
Michigan Becomes 20th State to Pass Sports Betting Regulations
With Governor Gretchen Whitmer's (D) signature, Michigan becomes the 20th state in the US to pass laws to govern sports betting. Whitmer signed House Bill 4916 – the Lawful Sports Betting Act – which grants the Michigan Gaming Control Board the privilege...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Moves Forward With Third Full-Scale Commercial Casino Consideration
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) isn't ready to fold on the final full-scale commercial casino license it could potentially issue for the southeastern part of the state. During Thursday's meeting, commissioners directed its staff to compile information regarding the feasibility of allowing...
Georgia Cockfighting Ring Bust Results in 20 Arrests, 200 Suspects Wanted
A Georgia cockfighting ring was raided over the weekend in Lincolnton, leading to the arrests of 20 people. But police want to speak with at least 200 others who fled during the bust. Cockfighting is illegal everywhere in the United States. But...
