7584 stories by Devin O'Connor
10 Things You’re More Likely to Walk Away with in Las Vegas than Gambling Wins
Given Las Vegas' ever-increasing resort fees and parking rates, it might seem like the only way you can afford a stay in Sin City anymore is to hit it big on the casino floor. Of course, the odds aren't in your favor...
Justin Thomas FedEx Cup Favorite Following BMW Win-Tour Championship Presents Uneven Playing Field
Justin Thomas is the favorite heading into the Professional Golfers Assn. (PGA) Tour Championship at East Lake after winning the BMW Championship to take the lead into the final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. A $15 million first-place check is on...
Casino Stocks Surge on Positive Macau News, Analysts Bullish on Industry
Casino stocks are increasing in value this week following the news out of Macau that the nearby protests in Hong Kong will have little impact on operations in the world's richest gaming hub. On Monday, US-based casino stocks that operate in the...
Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns Super Bowl Betting Favorites in Las Vegas
The Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns are attracting the most money in Las Vegas, as oddsmakers there say the two teams are liabilities for Super Bowl LIV. The Bears are coming off a solid year where they went 12-4 to win the...
Japan Casino Race Intensifies Following Yokohama Entry, Mayor to Announce City Candidacy This Week
The Japan casino race is intensifying after reports surfaced this week that Yokohama will soon formally announce its intentions to win one of the three integrated resort (IR) properties. The federal government of the world's third-largest economy is currently finalizing the regulatory...
Las Vegas Sands Sponsors Massive Japan Summer Sonic Music Festival 20th Anniversary This Weekend
Las Vegas Sands may be trying to get brand recognition for its upcoming casino bid with its sponsorship of this weekend's Summer Sonic in Japan -- one of the largest annual music festivals in the world. The 2019 Summer Sonic marks the...
Guilty: Former Paskenta Tribal Leaders Admit Stealing Casino Money to Fund Extravagant Lifestyles
Three former tribal leaders in the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians in Northern California pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling nearly $5 million from its Native American casino. John Crosby, 56, his mother Ines Crosby, 76, and Leslie Lohse, 64, admitted in federal...
CBS Broadcast Ticker for Pro Football Could Include NFL Odds and Sports Betting Lines
NFL odds and lines could be featured on the scrolling ticker during CBS broadcasts of pro football games this year. That represents a stark contrast from the network's previous position on sports betting. Network executives are considering embracing the odds on NFL...
Wynn Resorts MGC-Mandated Independent Monitor Will Cost Company Millions Over Five Years
Wynn Resorts will be on the hook for millions of dollars to cover expenses associated with an independent monitoring firm that will surveil the casino giant's operations. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has announced the appointment of DC-based law firm Miller &...
MLB Adds FanDuel as Authorized Sports Betting Operator, Joins Rival DraftKings and MGM Resorts
FanDuel has become the third sportsbook operator to be designated an "Authorized Gaming Operator" by Major League Baseball. FanDuel joins DraftKings and MGM Resorts as official sports betting operators for MLB. Under the agreement, the sports betting company will have access to...
