7779 stories by Devin O'Connor
Encore Boston Harbor Further Pivots Operations Towards Less-Affluent Customers
The newest addition at the $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor isn't another upscale restaurant or high stakes VIP room. No, instead, smack in the middle of the casino floor, is a taco food truck that hopes to cater to the less-affluent guests....
North Korea Casinos, Ski Resorts, and Tourism Goals Tumble, Climate Change Blamed
North Korea wants to grow tourism, and while that might seem like an oxymoron, the Hermit Kingdom's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un remains committed to developing integrated resorts that appeal to foreigners. Reports surfaced in 2018 that Kim was leveraging his relationship...
As Atlantic City Casinos Fight for New Government, Area Residents Face Several Potential 2020 Elections
Atlantic City casinos posted its 20th consecutive month of increased gross gaming revenue in January. But many in the gaming industry believe the town would be better off with a new form of government. Atlantic City Residents for Good Government, the committee...
Encore Boston Harbor Replacing 40 Bartenders with Automated Beverage Machines
Encore Boston Harbor officials stressed to Casino.org last month that rumblings of the casino laying off workers in a "rightsizing" effort and replacing bartenders with automated drink dispensers was "inaccurately reported." The Wynn Resorts property, however, gave a slightly different story to...
Minnesota Charitable Gaming Revenue Outpacing Forecasts, Money Earmarked for Vikings NFL Stadium
Expanded charitable gaming in Minnesota has resulted in tax revenue that could top $250 million in the coming years. But the money might not be utilized as it's intended. In 2012, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board (MGCB) added electronic pull tabs to...
Pennsylvania Casinos Could Go Smokeless If New Legislation Becomes Law
Pennsylvania casinos allow patrons to light up while gambling in certain designated areas. But one state lawmaker says it's time to end that loophole. Pittsburgh area Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Squirrel Hill) introduced House Bill 2298 this week, an act to amend the...
Connecticut Tribes Admit East Windsor Casino Years Away From Opening, Seek Sports Betting
The East Windsor casino project in northern Connecticut remains an empty plot of land despite being cleared to begin construction nearly a year ago. Former Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) signed legislation in June of 2017 that authorized the state's two tribes to...
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Pitches State Lottery, Sports Betting to Help Bridge Budget Deficit
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has introduced legislation that seeks to form a state-run lottery system in hopes of generating new forms of tax revenue. If passed, sports betting could also be legalized. Submitted to the Senate Rules Committee, SB 188 would...
New No. 1 Rory McIlroy Favorite at Riviera in Star-Studded Genesis Invitational
Rory McIlroy, the new No. 1 player in the world, is the favorite at this week's Genesis Invitational, held at famed Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. McIlroy's game is in pristine form. His last 11 worldwide starts feature nine top-9...
Atlantic City Casinos Kick-off 2020 with Strong January, Gaming Revenue Tops $300M
Atlantic City casinos and sportsbooks enjoyed a strong first month in 2020, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) exceeded $300 million, a nearly 31 percent increase on January 2019. Brick-and-mortar operations in Atlantic City saw slot machines and table games win $192 million...
