7662 stories by Devin O'Connor
Osaka Casino Committee Formed to Select Operating Partner, Mayor Says 2025 Opening Unrealistic
The Osaka prefecture and city have jointly formed a seven-person committee that will be responsible for selecting the region's private-sector integrated casino resort partner. Osaka is a leading candidate for one of Japan's three forthcoming integrated resort (IR) properties. The country's third-most...
Texas Rangers World Series Odds Greatly Shorten After Landing Ace Corey Kluber From Cleveland Indians
The odds on the Texas Rangers winning the franchise's first World Series have considerably shortened after the team traded for Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber. The Caesars sportsbook in Las Vegas cut the Rangers' championship odds from a lengthy 100/1 to just...
Survey: 54 Percent of English People Gambled Last Year, Millennials Betting Most
The English fancy a bet, a new report from the UK's National Health Service (NHS) revealing that 54 percent of all adults gambled at some point last year. The Health Survey for England 2018 concluded that the English consume too much alcohol,...
The Hill Top Lobbyists List Recognizes AGA President Bill Miller, VP Chris Cylke
The Hill has recognized American Gaming Association (AGA) President Bill Miller and Senior VP of Government Relations Chris Cylke as being two lobbyists who are on top of their games. The media outlet focuses on federal politics, policy, and international relations, and...
Live! Casino Group Partners With FanDuel for Sports Betting Operations
The parent company of the Live! Casino group is partnering with FanDuel to bring sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS) to its gaming and entertainment properties across the country. The Cordish Companies, a commercial real estate and hospitality developer based in...
US Gains Momentum in Thrilling Presidents Cup, But Internationals Lead Heading Into Marathon Saturday
The 2019 Presidents Cup is behaving like a Ryder Cup: thrilling fist punches, dramatic late-match swings, and a bit of back-and-forth taunting between players and crowds. It's everything golf fans wanted, but few expected. With two days in the bag, the International...
New Jersey Sports Betting Smashes Monthly Handle Record, Oddsmakers Take $562M in Wagers
New Jersey sports betting operators reported record handle in November, oddsmakers saying they collectively took $562.6 million in wagers. The November sports betting handle easily eclipsed the state's previous all-time best mark of $487.9 million, which was set just in October. Of...
World Series of Poker Announces 2020 Main Event Date, No Plans to Relocate Tournament From Rio
World Series of Poker (WSOP) organizers are gifting players with a few key dates for their 2020 calendars, most notably getting cards in the air for the $10,000 Main Event on Wednesday, July 1. The most prestigious poker tournament on the planet,...
Michigan to Become 19th Sports Betting State, Legislature Approves Regulations, Online Gambling
With her signature, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) can make the Great Lake State the 19th in America to have approved legal regulations to govern sports betting. On Wednesday, the Michigan House of Representatives approved amendments from the Senate regarding House Bill...
International Team Takes Early Presidents Cup Lead, Tiger Woods Lone US Bright Spot
The International Team took a surprising 4-1 lead on the opening day of the 2019 Presidents Cup, with Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas delivering Team USA its only win in fourball. Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas paired up in the first match...
