6095 stories by Devin O'Connor
Upstate New York Casino and Gaming Venues Align to Fight for Fair Seneca Compact
A newly formed political coalition consisting of an upstate New York casino and three video lottery racetrack venues says it will lobby state lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Kathy Hochul's (D) administration. They seek a fair and even playing field in the...
Powerball Players Put Odds and Reason Aside as They Continue Jackpot Quest
Millions of Powerball players will anxiously await the five white balls and red Powerball during Wednesday night's drawing in hopes of becoming an instant multimillionaire. But the odds are very good that you, your friend, your neighbor, and everyone else you know...
Pennsylvania Police Seeking Man Who Allegedly Ripped Off Skill Gaming Business
Police in Pennsylvania are seeking to identify a man who allegedly robbed a convenience store in Dillsburg by presenting a cashier with fake skill gaming vouchers in the amount of $4,000. Officers with the Carroll Township Police Department said at around 9...
DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale Tees Up Opening Date
The DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale has announced an opening date for the retail sports betting and hospitality venue. Arizona lawmakers and then-Gov. Doug Ducey (R) in 2021 authorized sports betting for the state's many gaming tribes holding Class III compacts. The...
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore Says Casino Push ‘Makes Sense’ in 2024
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) might have folded on their casino efforts in 2022, but the odds are good the Republican leaders in the Raleigh capital will be back next year to...
Urban One Continues Public Meeting Series on Proposed Casino in South Richmond
Urban One and Churchill Downs -- the partnership that's seeking voter support in Richmond, Va., to build an integrated casino resort in the capital city's Southside -- will meet with the public again to address concerns and tout the potential economic benefits...
Missouri Gaming Association Appeals Ruling on No-Chance Gaming Machines
The Missouri Gaming Association (MGA) last week appealed a county circuit judge's decision to toss the casino trade group's lawsuit against a company that manufactures controversial gaming machines commonly found in convenience stores, restaurants, bars, and fraternal organizations. The MGA represents the...
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Bill Receives Testimony From Casino Lobby
The U.S. casino lobby last week testified before a Pennsylvania Senate committee in opposition to the state's consideration of legalizing and regulating so-called "skill games." Skill games differ slightly from slot machines in that they require the player to identify a winning...
Netflix Inks Branding Deal With Light & Wonder for ‘Squid Game’ Slot Title
Netflix today unveiled its first branding deal for the U.S. gaming industry through a partnership with Light & Wonder, a leading manufacturer and distributor of slot machines. The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) officially began today at The Venetian Expo on the Las...
Caesars Entertainment Reaches Out to Rewards Members About Cyberattack
Caesars Entertainment on Friday emailed many Caesars Rewards members about the cyberattack levied against the casino company in September. That resulted in the firm paying out a hefty bounty to keep its operating systems intact. Caesars last month confirmed through a securities...
