7892 stories by Devin O'Connor
Chicago Mayor Suggests Using Casino Resort to Revitalize Downtrodden Neighborhood
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) has selected five possible sites for the city's integrated casino resort, and the pinpointed areas are in neighborhoods desperately in need of economic revitalization. Four are in Chicago's South Side, and the fifth on the West Side....
National Indian Gaming Association Denounces President Trump ‘Divisive’ Tweets
The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) says President Donald Trump made "divisive comments" last Sunday to describe four female members of Congress. In several tweets, the president said, "So interesting to see 'Progressive' Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments...
NASCAR Racing Towards Sports Betting Platform, Plans September Debut
NASCAR announced this week that come September, fans of America's premiere stock car racing circuit will have the ability to make in-race bets on a variety of outcomes. Scott Warfield, the managing director of gaming for NASCAR, says the betting platform will...
Marriott CEO Says Resort Fees Adequately Displayed During Booking Process, Provides Value to Guest
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson is rejecting a lawsuit claiming his company participates in "drip pricing," a process where online retailers advertise one price, then incrementally raise the actual cost though unavoidable varying taxes and charges. Sorenson says Marriott properly informs customers of...
Plainridge Park Table Games Discussion Heats Up, Lawmakers Say Critical for Casino Competitiveness
The Plainridge Park Casino, the sole slots-only Category 2 gaming facility in Massachusetts, needs inclusion of table games to remain relevant, some state lawmakers claim. The Plainville casino was the first to open under the state's 2011 Expanded Gaming Act. The legislation...
No Joke: Storm Area 51 Raid Launches Extraterrestrial Odds on Alien Pilgrimage Outcome
The Storm Area 51 Facebook event that is jokingly threatening to raid the highly guarded military compound has led to one online sportsbook offering up odds on how this whole bunch of nonsense will play out. Online bookie Bovada has issued three...
Connecticut Casinos Continue Slot Revenue Decline, Added Competition Poaching Gaming Dollars
June marked the 12th straight month Connecticut casinos won fewer dollars on their slot machines than in the prior year. Foxwoods reported slot revenue win of $35.3 million, a year-over-year decline of nearly 12 percent. Mohegan Sun kept $46.9 million from its...
Powerful NCAA Commissioners Express Concerns Regarding Legal Sports Betting at Football Media Days
The NCAA football season is just around the corner, and at this week's media days, the discussion of legal sports betting expansion across the country took the field. The SEC and Big 12 – two of the Power Five conferences in the...
Despite Higher Gross Gaming Revenue in New Jersey, Several Atlantic City Casinos Winning Less Money
Several Atlantic City casinos are winning less money in 2019 than they did in 2018, and it comes despite higher gross gaming revenue (GGR) being generated throughout New Jersey. Hard Rock and Ocean Casino opened in June 2018, and sports betting went...
Former New York Governor David Paterson Lobbying on Behalf of Las Vegas Sands for New York City Casino
Former New York Governor David Paterson (D) is leading a lobbying effort on behalf of Las Vegas Sands to expedite the licensing process for three New York City casinos. New York voters approved up to seven casinos in 2013 – four allocated...
