7581 stories by Devin O'Connor
New York Casinos Receive Sports Betting Assist, Report Increased Foot Traffic During Football Kickoff
The four New York casinos located upstate say the first week of the National Football League (NFL) season was a roaring success, as their sports betting lounges increased foot traffic. The NFL kicked off its 2019-20 season last week, and while the...
Macau Anniversary Celebration Could Inhibit Casino Win, But 2020 Promising
The 20th Macau anniversary celebration this December to commemorate the enclave's return to China could impede general tourism and subsequently hurt casino revenues. Comments this week from MGM China CEO Grant Bowie relayed by Asian gaming media outlet GGRAsia reveal the executive...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Continue Losing Jobs, Employment Down With Fewer Full-Time Positions
Atlantic City casino workers continue to lose their jobs or see reduced hours. Employment figures supplied by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reveal that the workforce for the nine casinos fell nearly four percent in August. A total of...
College Football Odds Provide Exciting Betting Matchups in Otherwise Ho-Hum Saturday
Thank goodness for sports betting. College football kicks off its third week on Friday, but the lineup of games through Saturday doesn't exactly present the most exciting matchups. No college football game this week will be contested between two AP Top 25 teams....
Trade Tariffs Between US and China Threaten Las Vegas Casino Construction Projects
New trade tariffs between the United States and China possess a grave threat to billions of dollars worth of planned construction projects across Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. Beginning October 1, President Donald Trump will increase tariffs on $250 billion worth of...
Ohio Gaming Industry Reports Monthly Gain, Casinos Win $164.3M in August
The Ohio gaming industry enjoyed a strong final full month of the summer, as the state's casinos and racinos collectively won $164.3 million, a 4.2 percent gain on August 2018. The Buckeye State is home to four commercial casinos and seven racino...
Former Las Vegas Convention Executive Rossi Ralenkotter Charged With Felonies Over Gift Card Scandal
The former Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) chief executive faces two felony charges for his alleged role in a scandal involving the improper distribution of $90,000 worth of Southwest gift cards. Rossi Ralenkotter served as CEO of the LVCVA from...
Las Vegas Outrage: Drink Fees Anger Locals and Visitors Alike, Casinos Mum on Latest Hidden Charge
Las Vegas drinks have recently become more expensive at certain Strip properties, with guests discovering mandatory "service charges" on their libations. Our Casino.org article on the latest fees being discreetly attached to elevate the true cost generated a strong and passionate response...
Georgia Gaming Fight Intensifies, as State Lawmakers Continue Arguing Potential Benefits and Harms
Georgia lawmakers have varying opinions regarding the potential benefits and drawbacks of legalizing certain forms of gambling, and the heated fight is intensifying on both sides of the controversial issue. Proponents say casinos could deliver critical revenue to assist in funding the...
Caesars Entertainment Board Adds Former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst
Caesars Entertainment has named Jan Jones Blackhurst to its corporate board. The move comes less than two weeks after the casino giant announced it was foregoing its efforts to win licensure in Japan, which the former Las Vegas mayor was spearheading for...
