7893 stories by Devin O'Connor
Billionaires Phil Ruffin, Tilman Fertitta Remain Interested in Caesars Strip Casinos Following Eldorado Acquisition
Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin says he's still interested in expanding his Las Vegas casino portfolio by way of acquiring a Caesars Entertainment Strip property after the company agreed to an acquisition by Eldorado Resorts. Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta is, too....
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Believes State Prepared to Battle Neighboring Illinois Expanded Gaming
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (R) says he isn't surprised lawmakers in Illinois decided to authorize new casinos and sign off on sports betting. In an interview with The Times of Northwest Indiana's Daniel Carden, Holcomb says the gaming expansion came as no...
William Hill Gives $50K to Writing Class Following Copyright Lawsuit Settlement With Rival FanDuel
Sports betting operator William Hill is donating $50,000 to a creative writing class at Rutgers University after settling a copyright infringement lawsuit with rival FanDuel. Last fall, William Hill sued FanDuel on grounds that the latter plagiarized its "How to Bet Guide"...
‘Jeopardy!’ Champ James Holzhauer Unsuccessful in WSOP Tournaments
Professional sports bettor James Holzhauer, the man who went on a Jeopardy! run this year by winning 32 straight games and $2,464,216, didn't find the same success this week at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Holzhauer played in the $1,500 buy-in...
North Carolina Lottery 0-0-0-0 Pick 4 Draw Produces Record $7.8M Win
The North Carolina Lottery's Pick 4 draw on June 22 came up 0-0-0-0, which led to a record $7.8 million payout split between a total of 2,014 winners. It was only a day after the lottery's Pick 3 game turned out a...
Gaming Industry Donated $270K to New York Lawmakers Who Backed Failed Sports Betting Bill
The gaming industry gave more than a quarter of a million dollars in contributions to New York state politicians who supported a sports betting bill that ultimately failed to become law. Last week, the New York State Assembly adjourned its 2019 legislative...
SLS Las Vegas Casino Owner Alex Meruelo Purchase of NHL Arizona Coyotes Further Strengthens Gaming and Sports Relationship
SLS Las Vegas casino owner Alex Meruelo's purchase of the NHL Arizona Coyotes franchise is the latest development in strengthening the relationship between the gaming industry and professional sports. Meruelo confirmed rumors earlier this month that he was indeed exploring an acquisition...
$2.6B Encore Boston Harbor Opens in Massachusetts, First Domestic Wynn Resorts Casino Not in Las Vegas
Wynn Resorts' Encore Boston Harbor is officially open for business after a more than seven-year tumultuous process of bringing the casino to realization. On Sunday morning, people lined up outside the Everett property across the Mystic River from downtown Boston to be...
Virtual NBA Betting Game Oddly Resembles Pennsylvania Lottery Format ‘Xpress Sports’
The NBA and interactive gaming supplier Highlight Games announced this week an upcoming virtual betting format that will allow fans to place wagers on randomly simulated outcomes. The pro basketball league says "NBA Last 90" will debut in the US and European...
Virginia Historical Racing Strong Out of the Gate, Delivers $885K in Tax Revenue in First Full Month
Historical racing machines, the controversial gaming devices that closely mimic slots, delivered Virginia and local counties where they're permitted substantial tax revenue last month. May marked the first full month that the Commonwealth allowed gamblers to bet on historical horse races. Data...
