7664 stories by Devin O'Connor
Ohio State No. 1 in College Football Playoff Rankings, Clemson Outside Looking In
Ohio State is the top-ranked team in college football, according to the 13 committee members of the College Football Playoff. The top four came as a bit of a surprise. Following the Buckeyes, it's No. 2 LSU, No. 3. Alabama, and No....
Macau Casino Boss Paulo Martins Chan Receives Gig Extension
The chief regulator of the Macau gaming industry has been granted another 12-month term, which will coincide with dictating the licensing renewal process for the enclave's six licensed casino operators. Paulo Martins Chan, the head of the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination...
US Legal Sports Betting Hits Record Highs, New York Lawmakers Developing Mobile Wagering Plan
US legal sports betting handle hit a record high in September, as regulated oddsmakers reported nearly $1.4 billion in wagers. The information was tallied by the American Gaming Association (AGA), the leading lobbyist group in DC working on behalf of the gaming...
Odds Long Los Angeles Chargers Relocate to London, Owner Says Rumors ‘BS’
The Los Angeles Chargers haven't exactly been embraced by their new host city since relocating there in 2017, and that's fueling speculation that the NFL franchise could be considering yet another move. The Atlantic broke the news, its "unidentified sources" saying the...
Gaming Industry Analysts Expect Macau Casino Revenue Rebound in 2020
Gaming industry analysts believe 2020 will be a better year for the six licensed casino operators in Macau, the world's richest gambling hub. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) stands at $30.56 billion January through October 2019. That's a 1.8 percent decline compared to...
Political Bettors Feel Roger Stone, Trump Friend With Alleged Ties to WikiLeaks and Russia, Will Be Convicted
Roger Stone, the political strategist who, depending on one's opinion, is an iconic or notorious conservative provocateur, is charged with lying to Congress, witness tampering, and obstructing the House Intelligence Committee's Russia investigation. His federal trial began this morning in Washington, DC....
No. 1 Michigan State, Men’s NCAA Basketball Favorite, Tips-Off Season Tonight vs. No. 2 Kentucky
No. 1 Michigan State is the Las Vegas consensus favorite to win the NCAA men's basketball championship. Unlike in college football, where the top-ranked teams often begin their seasons against inferior opponents, the hoops frontrunners are wasting no time in going head-to-head....
Alabama Remains Favorite Over Visiting LSU Despite Questionable Tua Tagovailoa
Alabama and LSU are the top two teams in the nation. The Crimson Tide are No. 1 in the AP Top 25, while the Tigers are No. 1 in the Coaches Poll. They're both No. 2 where not No. 1. Come Saturday...
Sports Bettor Who Sent Players Social Media Death Threats Sentenced to Prison
A former sports bettor who was attending college in Massachusetts will spend the next 18 months in prison for threatening at least 45 professional and collegiate athletes between July and December 2017. Addison Choi, now 23-years-old, pleaded guilty in May to sending...
Thank Resort Fees: Las Vegas Casino Room Rates Hit Record Highs
Las Vegas resort fees are helping casino hotels collect record high nightly rates for their rooms. Statistics from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) show that the average daily rate (ADR) January through September 2019 was $132.87. That's an increase...
