7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
First Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Approved, as Township Officials Back Hollywood Morgantown
The first satellite casino in Pennsylvania has been approved by local officials. Following the Caernarvon Township Board of Supervisors' unanimous vote this week, Penn National Gaming can proceed with its Hollywood Casino Morgantown. The 36-acre development will be located where the Pennsylvania...
American Airlines Wants to Fly Direct From Las Vegas to Tokyo, Approval Could Link Gaming Hubs
American Airlines has applied for four of the US Department of Transportation's (DOT) 12 allocated new airport slots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, with the goal of using one to initiate nonstop service to and from Las Vegas' McCarran International. The 2020 Summer...
The Players Championship Odds Favor Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods Returns
The Players Championship tees off this week at TPC Sawgrass, and Las Vegas oddsmakers at the Westgate SuperBook have Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy the co-favorites for golf's "fifth major." DJ – the world's No. 1 golfer – and No. 6 McIlroy...
Pennsylvania Truck Stops Ready to Fill Up With VGTs, But Some Lawmakers Want to Pump the Breaks
Pennsylvania truck stops that qualify to incorporate as many as five video gaming terminals (VGTs) into their facilities continue to gain conditional approval from state regulators, but some lawmakers want to first give counties a chance to weigh in on the matter....
Cleveland Browns Super Bowl Odds Slashed to 14/1 Following OBJ Trade Blockbuster
The Cleveland Browns are now at 14/1 to win the Super Bowl, down from 25/1 prior to the announcement of the team's blockbuster trade for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the New York Giants. With the OBJ acquisition, the Browns become...
Former Caesars, Wynn, and MGM Casino Executive Charged in DOJ College Bribery Indictment
Longtime casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz -- more commonly known in gaming industry circles as Gamal Aziz -- has been named in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) college bribery complaint and charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. Along with CEOs,...
Conor McGregor Arrested in Miami Beach After Altercation, UFC Star Charged With Two Felonies
Conor McGregor was arrested early Monday morning in Miami Beach after he grabbed the cell phone of an onlooker taking a photo and smashed the device. The UFC star – who crossed over to professional boxing in August 2017 to fight Floyd...
New Jersey Considering Increasing Penalties on Sportsbooks Accepting Prohibited Bets
New Jersey sportsbooks are not permitted to offer odds on collegiate events that involve teams based in the state. If they do, one lawmaker says they should face more consequential penalties than what are currently on the legal books. Assemblyman Ralph Caputo...
Net Worths of Gaming Industry Billionaires Decreased $9.3B Last Year, Industry Lands 26 People on Forbes List
The gaming industry is responsible for 26 of the world's 2,153 billionaires. That's according to Forbes, which this week published its annual list of the richest people ranked by their estimated net worths. Las Vegas Sands founder and CEO Sheldon Adelson once...
Carl Icahn Increases Caesars Entertainment Stake, Billionaire Now Owns 15.6 Percent of Casino Empire
Carl Icahn is upping his investment in Caesars Entertainment. The billionaire corporate raider now controls more than 15 percent of the casino company. Filings disclosed this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveal that Icahn now owns 105 million shares...
