7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Georgia Sports Betting Monopoly Retained by Offshore Sportsbooks After Lawmakers Fold
Legislation to authorize sports betting in Georgia is dead Georgia has no casino gambling Sportsbooks say Georgia is a top market target Georgia sports betting will remain limited to illegal offshore sportsbooks and underground bookies after state lawmakers in the Atlanta capital...
Remembering Ed Silverstein: Casino.org News Journalist Passes at 65
It is with profound sadness that Casino.org reports the passing of Ed Silverstein. He was 65. Ed joined Casino.org in early 2019 and quickly became a vital component of the news team. Ed's valuable contributions played heavily in Casino.org's sustained growth over...
Las Vegas DUI Death Risk Trails Other Major Cities
Research suggests Las Vegas' DUI death rate is better than other cities Las Vegas has 24/7 alcohol sales Nevada is the only state where alcohol can be sold anytime Las Vegas is affectionately known as "Sin City," and the casino town's motto...
Star Entertainment Clings to Life After Unloading Brisbane Casino and Securing A$200 Million Loan
Star Entertainment has agreed to sell Star Brisbane Star Brisbane only opened in August 2024 Star has also secured a loan Star Entertainment remains clinging to life, though its prognosis has slightly improved over the past 24 hours. On the brink of...
Deaths of Two Kids at Detroit Casino Parking Garage Linked to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Not Hypothermia
Two children who died while sleeping in a van parked at a Detroit casino last month succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning Officials originally believed the children, who were homeless, died due to hypothermia The family sought assistance before the tragic incident, but...
Indiana Gaming Commission Seeks Research Firms for Riverboat Casino Relocation Study
The IGC is seeking to field a study of gaming markets that might be attractive to the state's riverboat casino operators An independent third party would be hired to conduct the study and make recommendations The state doesn't plan to authorize additional...
Canadian Moose Relocated, Safe After Stopping by Casino in Ontario
A Canadian moose was spotted at an Ontario casino Wildlife experts helped relocate the lost animal Canada has more moose than any other country in the world A Canadian moose who casually made her way onto the property of Casino Rama in...
New York City Casino Bidders Fueled Record Lobbying Spend in 2024
The casino companies vying for the three downstate New York gaming licenses to be awarded this year spent millions on lobbyists who petitioned city officials on their behalf. The New York City Council Clerk's Office recently published its Lobbying Bureau Annual Report....
Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Passes State House, Senate Odds of Passage Remain Long
A bill in Hawaii to legalize sports betting passed the state House Sports betting's odds, however, remain long in Hawaii Hawaii has no forms of legal gaming On Tuesday, Hawaii sports betting legislation cleared the State Legislature's lower chamber. With a 35-15...
After Bally’s Flees, State College Casino Near Penn State University Finds Partner
Saratoga Casino Holdings will help develop a casino in State College, Pa. The casino will be near Penn State University Much of the community is opposed to the gaming project The more than $100 million casino project greenlit for State College, Pa.,...
