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7662 stories by Devin O'Connor
Hillary Clinton Jokes About 2020 Run in Response to President Trump, Odds Say No Laughing Matter
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton couldn't resist responding to a jab by President Donald Trump on Twitter this week regarding her potentially entering the 2020 presidential race. But oddsmakers and political bettors aren't necessarily laughing. "I think that Crooked Hillary Clinton...
Macau Golden Week Welcomes 985K Visitors, But Casino Room Rates and VIP Play Down
Macau Golden Week saw visitor arrivals surge during the October 1-7 holiday, but the quality of the average traveler was reduced due to fewer VIPs. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) says 984,996 people visited the enclave during the 2019 week-long celebration....
Horseshoe Baltimore Casino Continues Struggles, Gaming Win Down 10 Percent in September
The Horseshoe Baltimore casino owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment once again didn't feel much love in Charm City, as the downtown gaming venue saw its win slide further south. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) for Horseshoe Casino Baltimore totaled $18.56 million last...
Las Vegas Resort Fees Increase Again, Caesars Palace and Rio Raise Charges
Las Vegas resort fees are on the rise again. Despite widespread backlash on social media, Caesars Entertainment is joining rival MGM Resorts in going against the critics and upping the add-on charges. Caesars Palace has increased its daily resort fee from $39...
Chicago Suburb Casino Plan Approved in Homewood Village, $275M Project Proposed From Alabama Tribe
A $275 million Chicago suburb casino pitch from Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming unit of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama, has been approved by the village of Homewood, Illinois. On Monday night, the Homewood's village board approved a 64,000-square-foot...
Oakland A’s Could Relocate to Las Vegas, MLB Commissioner Threatens Bay Area City
The Oakland A's have options. That's the message MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told local officials during a meeting last week, and one potential outcome of the city's lawsuit with the county is to relocate the franchise to Las Vegas. The days of...
Wynn Las Vegas Golf Course Reopens This Week, Tract Designed With High Roller in Mind
The Wynn Las Vegas golf course reopens this week after a nearly two-year closure, with the Tom Fazio-designed tract tailored to the highest of spenders in Sin City. In December of 2017, then-CEO Steve Wynn closed his iconic Wynn Golf Club –...
Oakland Raiders Deliver Las Vegas Sunday Win With 24-21 Upset of Chicago Bears
The Oakland Raiders scored the touchdown of the year so far in terms of sports betting win for oddsmakers in Las Vegas and across the country. The Silver and Black will call Las Vegas its home next season. But in the...
PGA Tour Visits Las Vegas, Players Warned to Avoid Sportsbooks
The PGA Tour is in Las Vegas this weekend for the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin. But don't expect to see any of the professional golfers in casino sportsbooks. The PGA Tour – like its "Big Four" counterparts, the...
Macau Golden Week Visitor Arrivals Up 10 Percent Through Three Days, Bridge Aiding Increase
Golden Week in Macau is seeing an uptick in visitor arrivals this year, as the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) has welcomed 10 percent more travelers in the first three days compared with 2018. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) reports that...