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Devin O'Connor
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Atlantic City Council Ready to Pop Bottle on Alcoholic Open Containers, Remain Opposed to Marijuana Businesses
The Atlantic City Council is considering two local resolutions - one that would provide support for open alcoholic containers on the Boardwalk and other select areas, while another would recommend outlawing marijuana businesses from setting...
New Rio Las Vegas Owner Says Demolition Rumors False, No Plans for MLB Ballpark
The new owner of Rio Las Vegas says those rumors regarding plans to demolish the off-Strip casino resort to make way for a MLB ballpark are bogus. Chatting with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Eric Birnbaum,...
Rush Street Gaming Remains Committed to Massachusetts Casino, Blames State for Lack of Urgency
One final Massachusetts casino integrated resort license remains earmarked for the southeastern part of the state, and Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming says it remains interested in obtaining the permit. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) met...
New Jersey Online Gaming Operators Fined $153K Last Month for Regulatory Failures
New Jersey online gaming operators were fined by state regulators more than $150,000 last month for compliance shortcomings. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) issued $153,500 in civil penalties for various regulatory infractions...
Billionaire Phil Ruffin Offers Few Details on Circus Circus Future to State Gaming Regulators
Billionaire Phil Ruffin appeared before the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) this week to explain his vision for the future of Circus Circus, the Las Vegas Strip casino he's buying from MGM Resorts for $825...
Las Vegas Economist Believes Parking and Resort Fees Turning Away California Visitors
Escalating resort fees and the elimination of free parking at numerous Las Vegas Strip casinos are likely impeding visitor volume from Southern California to Sin City. That's according to Dr. Stephen Miller, the director of...
Gambling Den Raid: Long Beach, California Police Bust Has 64 Detained, 11 Arrested
The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) conducted a raid early Tuesday morning on an establishment suspected of operating an illegal underground gambling den. On December 3 at approximately 4:30 am local time, LBPD's Vice Investigations...
Ocean Casino Resort Names Terry Glebocki CEO – But Female Leadership Remains Low in Gaming Industry
Ocean Casino Resort has named Terry Glebocki its permanent CEO of the Atlantic City boardwalk property, an appointment that adds a woman to a prominent leadership position in an industry that's dominated by men. After...
Uri Clinton Resigns: Empire City Casino President, Former MGM Resorts Lobbyist in Connecticut Shocks Observers
Uri Clinton led MGM Resorts' lobbying effort in Connecticut and was appointed president and COO of Empire City in Yonkers, New York, a year ago this month. Now, 12 months later, the gaming executive is...
Reduced Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Hurting State Lottery Revenues
Lower Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots this year are causing reduced interest in the country's two most popular games, and that is subsequently leading to lower tax revenues for state lotteries. Players have been lucky...
