7592 stories by Devin O'Connor
Illinois Governor Remains Optimistic Regarding Chicago Casino Resort, Hopes Bill Will Pass in 2020
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) admits there's been some hiccups in bringing the Chicago integrated casino resort closer to reality. But the first-year governor remains optimistic as 2020 and a new legislative year approaches. In late June, Pritzker signed the bipartisan "Rebuild...
Philippines Casinos and Online Gaming Industry Linked to 42 Kidnappings in 2019
Philippines casinos and the country's online gaming industry have been linked to at least 42 kidnappings this year alone, a Filipino law enforcement group reveals. The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group says 42 abduction cases have been filed. The incidents took place...
Las Vegas Convention Calendar Lands Oracle OpenWorld, Tech Event Could Help Fall Months
The Las Vegas convention calendar will include another major event next year, following the news that Oracle is relocating its annual OpenWorld from San Francisco to Sin City in 2020. Oracle said the soaring hotel room rates, and unsafe streets littered with...
2019 Presidents Cup Heavily Favors US Team, Tiger Woods in Opening Match
The 2019 Presidents Cup tees off within hours in Victoria, Australia, and captain Tiger Woods's US Team is the heavy odds-on favorite against captain Ernie Els's International squad. FanDuel has the outright line at USA -240, Internationals +280. A $100 bet on...
House Democrats Unveil Impeachment Charges, Betting Markets Hit New Highs
Two articles of impeachment – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – were brought forward by House Democrats on Tuesday. That's spurring online political betting markets on President Donald Trump's chances of being officially impeached before the end of the year....
Multi-State Lottery Association Pays $1.5M Settlement Over Rigged Hot Lotto
The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) has disclosed it paid $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by a Hot Lotto jackpot winner who claimed he should have won much more. Larry Dawson of Des Moines, Iowa, a financial adviser, won a $9...
Two Missouri Sports Betting Bills Would Allocate Royalties for Pro Leagues
Two Missouri sports betting bills have been prefiled ahead of the 2020 legislative session, and both measures include royalties for professional leagues. So-called "integrity fees," a slim percentage of the gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated by legal sports betting, hasn't been passed...
Steve Wynn Lawyers Argue Billionaire Has No Gaming License to ‘Surrender,’ Nevada Regulators Have Nothing to ‘Revoke’
Attorneys representing Steve Wynn are adding on to their opinion that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has no jurisdiction to penalize their client, as the billionaire is no longer involved in any capacity of the state's gaming industry. In their second...
Atlantic City Council Joins Mayor Marty Small in Seeking Sports Betting Tax Cut
The Atlantic City Council is joining Mayor Marty Small (D) in seeking a cut of the tax revenue generated from sports betting at land-based casinos and their online sportsbook partners. During its final scheduled meeting of the year held last Friday, the...
AGA Issues New ‘Best Practices’ to Impede Money Laundering Inside Casinos
The AGA (American Gaming Association), the preeminent lobbying group working on behalf of the gaming industry, has issued new guidelines that are geared towards further safeguarding against money laundering being facilitated inside casinos. Casinos in the United States that generate $1 million...
