8174 stories by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Ban Again Passes House Health Committee
Legislation to ban casino smoking in Pennsylvania is progressing in Harrisburg Currently, casinos can designate half of their floor space for cigarettes and cigars Legislation to prohibit tobacco smoking on casino floors in Pennsylvania has once again cleared a House committee. Pennsylvania...
Connecticut Funeral Director Allegedly Used Prepayments to Fund Gambling Trips
A Connecticut funeral home director is accused of stealing prepayment money to gamble The man accused lost his funeral home license earlier this year amid the allegations In April, Connecticut State Police charged Philip Pietras, 51, with one first-degree felony count of...
Wheel of Fortune Sets Game Show Record, as Player Wins More Than $1 Million
A "Wheel of Fortune" record was set this week after a woman won more than $1 million "Wheel of Fortune" slot machines are among the most popular casino games A woman from Connecticut spun her way into television game show history on...
Macau Casinos Weather Typhoon Ragasa, Report Six Percent Gaming Revenue Increase
Despite a typhoon, Macau casinos maintained their rally in September Typhoon Ragasa generally spared the city, the only place in China where casinos are allowed Macau casinos were forced to close for 33 hours last month due to a powerful typhoon, but...
Social Casino App Case Against Apple, Google, and Facebook Continues
A lawsuit against Apple, Google, and Facebook will continue The litigation claims the tech companies are responsible for illegal social casino apps on their platforms A federal lawsuit against Apple, Google, and Facebook on allegations that the three tech giants are liable...
Thinking of Moving to Las Vegas? Think Twice Before Buying in This Luxury Community
Del Webb at Lake Las Vegas homeowners claim their homes were poorly built A prominent Las Vegas attorney is prepping a class action lawsuit against the planned community's contractor Since 2020, hundreds of thousands of people moved to Las Vegas and Southern...
Cuatro propuestas de casino en Nueva York permanecen tras la aprobación de Metropolitan Park
Cuatro propuestas de casino compiten por tres licencias disponibles en el sur del estado de Nueva York MGM, Genting y Hard Rock son los favoritos Bally’s es el contendiente más débil Lo que en un principio se esperaba que fuera un proceso...
Federal Government Shutdown Could Further Strain Las Vegas Tourism
Travel experts hope the US government avoids a shutdown A shutdown could further hurt the Las Vegas tourism industry Congress continues to work in the Capitol to avoid a shutdown of the federal government at 12:01 am EST on Wednesday. Congress must...
Four New York City Casino Bids Remain After Metropolitan Park Approved
Four casino bids remain for downstate New York's three available licenses MGM, Genting, and Hard Rock are the favorites Bally's is the underdog Once expected to be a difficult process for the New York Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) to determine where...
Publishers Clearing House Guarantees Future Winners Their Winnings Will Be Paid
Publishers Clearing House is again taking out insurance to protect its winners PCH was acquired in June by an online sweepstakes casino company Winners under the previous PCH ownership have seen their "forever" prize payments terminate The new owner of Publishers Clearing...
