7781 stories by Devin O'Connor
Norfolk Casino Plan Moves Forward Following Failed Campaign to Halt City Council Approval
The Norfolk casino proposal from Virginia's Pamunkey Indian Tribe is moving forward. That's after an opposition group failed to obtain enough signatures to force a public referendum vote on the city council's endorsement of the $700 million project. Say NO to the...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Demands Tribal Casino Update, Delays Consideration of Third IR License
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) wants an update on the legal proceedings between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the federal government regarding its proposed $1 billion casino resort in Taunton. The Mashpee Wampanoags – recognized only in 2007 – are one of...
PGA Tour Boss Says Golf Gambling Product Coming in 2020, Sport Integrity Top Issue
The PGA Tour will roll out its gambling product next year, Commissioner Jay Monahan explaining the paramount goal is to protect the integrity of professional golf. The Tour is now amid its Asian Swing, and is in Japan this week for the...
Best Casinos Outside Las Vegas List Dominated by Native American Resorts
USA Today released its best casino hotels in the US last month, with Mohegan Sun in Connecticut taking top honors. This week, USA Today delivered another list of gaming-related rankings. The "10Best Readers' Choice Awards: Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas 2019"...
Conor McGregor Announces UFC Return, Sportsbooks Struggle to Set Odds on Mystery Opponent
Conor McGregor says he will step back into the Octagon in January 2020, but UFC President Dana White says nothing is set in stone. The embattled Irishman hasn't fought since UFC 229 in October 2018, where he lost by submission to Khabib...
Washington Nationals World Series Favorites After Taking Two-Game Lead
The Washington Nationals have shocked the baseball world. Following two wins at Minute Maid Park against two of the game's best pitchers, the National League champs are the World Series betting favorites. Few saw this coming. The FanDuel sportsbook now has the...
Macau Welcomes 30.2M Visitors Through September 2019, But Gaming Win Lagging Tourism Growth
Macau is experiencing a surge in visitor arrivals this year. But the increase in the number of people in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) isn't leading to better gaming revenues for casinos. The uptick in visitor arrivals has actually led to...
Philippines POGO Operators Face Additional Five Percent Gaming Revenue Tax, Higher Fees
Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) could soon face higher taxes on their gross revenue, as well as elevated licensing fees. Philippine House Rep. Joey Salceda, a member of President Rodrigo Duterte's ruling Democratic Party, introduced legislation this week that seeks to levy...
Scientific Games and IGT Win Brazil Lottery Contract, Country Continues Pursuing More Open Economy
Scientific Games and IGT have partnered to successfully win the operational rights to Brazil's instant lottery. Two of the world's largest gaming manufacturers and lottery services providers, Las Vegas-based Scientific Games and UK-headquartered IGT, will pay the Brazilian government a total of...
Houston Astros Remain World Series Favorites Despite Game 1 Loss to Washington Nationals
The Houston Astros remain the World Series favorites despite losing at home in Game 1 to the Washington Nationals. But, of course, their title chances are lengthening in Las Vegas as a result of the opening defeat. Prior to Tuesday night's first...
