6095 stories by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Skill Games Illegal Again After State Supreme Court Overrules Lower Court
Virginia skill games are once again illegal after the state's highest court issued a ruling overriding a lower circuit court on Friday. Virginia lawmakers temporarily legalized the controversial gaming machines that look, sound, and operate closely to traditional slot machines found inside...
Halifax County, Roanoke Rapids Officials Seek a Casino in North Carolina
Commercial casinos aren't coming to North Carolina anytime soon, but discussions earlier this year about legalizing slot machines and table games in the Raleigh capital have prompted local governments and boards to take stances on the controversial topic. North Carolina Senate President...
Powerball Run Generates Millions in State Lottery Revenue for Government Programs
Wednesday night's Powerball drawing delivered a player in California with a $1.765 billion prize, the second-largest lottery win in US history. The near-record jackpot was created after Powerball players went 35 straight drawings without a single ticket matching the five white balls...
SJM Resorts Overhauling Flagship Grand Lisboa Casino Resort in Macau
SJM Resorts will devote a considerable portion of its nongaming investment requirement, as dictated by its gaming concession, to update its flagship casino resort on the Macau peninsula. SJM, formerly SJM Holdings until its 2021 rebranding, is the oldest gaming operator in...
Encore Boston Harbor Sportsbook and Theater Expansion Gains City Approval
Encore Boston Harbor is a major step closer to gaining formal approval to expand its casino and resort footprint in Everett. Wynn Resorts opened its Boston-area integrated resort in June 2019 at a cost of $2.6 billion. The complex is located just...
Catawba Nation Seeking to Reduce Separation Fee From Casino Financier
The Catawba Nation is on the hook to pay a North Carolina-based firm called SkyBoat, LLC, a $125 million fee. That's should the tribe dissolve its partnership for the commercial entity to bankroll and manage its permanent casino resort. The Catawba Nation...
Fairfax County Casino Bill Could Be Reintroduced in 2024, Virginia Senator Says
The failed effort earlier this year to qualify Fairfax County as a possible location for a commercial casino could be reignited next year in the Virginia General Assembly. In January, state Sen. David Marsden (D-Burke) and Del. Wren Williams (R-Stuart) filed identical...
Powerball Ticket Sold in California Wins $1.765B Jackpot
California's lucky Powerball streak continued Wednesday night, as a single ticket sold in Frazier Park claimed a $1.765 billion annuitized jackpot. The prize, the second-richest in Powerball and U.S. lottery history, has a one-time cash value of approximately $774.1 million. The Powerball...
Caesars Entertainment to Offset Energy Needs in Atlantic City With Solar Canopies
Caesars Entertainment is reducing its carbon footprint and utility consumption in Atlantic City through solar, clean energy that converts sunlight into electrical energy through photovoltaic panels. Caesars in 2018 announced its lofty goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The Caesars Palace...
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Says Cyberattack ‘Totally Behind Us’
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle says the devastating cyberattack on the casino company's IT systems is in the firm's rearview mirror. In a wide-ranging interview on Tuesday with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, the preeminent gaming...
