7779 stories by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Sands Knows All Too Well How Iran Might Respond to US Air Strike That Killed Top General
Las Vegas Sands, the casino empire founded and controlled by billionaire Sheldon Adelson, has first-hand experience in dealing with an irate Iran. In the fall of 2013, Adelson made comments that angered Iran. The casino tycoon suggested that the US could send...
Golden Globes ‘1917’ Best Picture Win Shocks Bettors, Ricky Gervais Shocks Celebs
Sunday night's 2020 Golden Globes -- the first award show of the season -- left Hollywood's jaws dropping and TV audience tweeters with plenty of fodder. While host Ricky Gervais's scathing Hollywood rant/monologue will be the main talk at water coolers this...
‘Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time’ Viewers Barred From Betting on Outcome Due to Tournament Recording
"Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time" begins Tuesday at 8 pm ET on ABC. But fans won't be able to place a legal bet on the tournament's outcome between the three best players in the TV game show's history. In November, "Jeopardy!"...
Macau Mass Market Leads 2019 Casino Win, General Public Tops VIP Revenue
The Macau mass market was responsible for more than half of all the money won by the enclave's casinos in 2019, the demo finally besting the VIP segment in the world's richest gambling center. According to Macau Secretary for Economy and Finance...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Leadership Shakeup Continues, Executive Director Resigns
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will once again need to find a replacement for one of its top posts, as Executive Director Ed Bedrosian is resigning effective January 10. The MGC is governed by five commissioners, but their policy rulings are largely...
Virginia Lawmakers Prepping for Casino Fight in Upcoming Session
Virginia lawmakers are preparing to make their cases as to whether 2020 is finally the year the state issues permits for commercial casinos. Gambling remains a highly divisive topic in the commonwealth. Virginia is one of just nine states that still doesn't...
Macau Visitor Volume Sets Record, 39M People Traveled to Enclave in 2019
For the fifth consecutive year, Macau has set a record for visitor arrivals. The Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) reports that more than 39.4 million people ventured into the enclave in 2019. That's a 10 percent premium on the 35.8 million people...
2020 Las Vegas Outlook: Optimism Abound for Strip, Southern Nevada
The 2020 outlook for Las Vegas is extremely optimistic, as gaming industry analysts and economic experts alike believe the gambling capital of the US will thrive in the year ahead. Las Vegas is once again experiencing a construction boom. No new casino...
Connecticut Casino Win Declines in 2019 Fiscal Year, Nearly $150M in Lost Gaming Revenue
The two Connecticut casinos operated by the state's Native American tribes reported further reductions in their gross gaming revenue (GGR) in their latest fiscal years. Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission reveal that Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods both won fewer dollars...
Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas Favored at Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui
World No. 3 Jon Rahm and No. 4 Justin Thomas are the favorites at this week's Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii. The field is open to those who won on the PGA Tour in the...
