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Devin O'Connor
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Sen. Bernie Sanders Hospitalized in Las Vegas, Campaign Suspended, Political Odds Adjust
Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) is stepping off the campaign trail after experiencing "chest discomfort," and as a result, political betting lines are moving in Sen. Elizabeth Warren's (D-Massachusetts) favor for the 2020 Democratic nomination. On...
Atlantic City Casinos Economic Stability Will Be Further Tested With Atlantic Club Sale, Reopening
The nine Atlantic City casinos are set to be further tested following the sale of the Atlantic Club, and its new owners announcing plans to renovate and reopen the 800-room Boardwalk resort. TJM Properties, a...
Macau Casinos Post Lowest Gross Gaming Revenue Win in 12 Months, Headwinds Remain in Final Quarter
Macau casinos recorded their lowest monthly haul in a year, as September gross gaming revenue (GGR) came in at just MOP22.1 billion ($2.7 billion), a small 0.6 percent year-over-year bump. September should have been an...
Las Vegas Casino Radio Dead Zones Remain, as October 1 Marks Two Years Since Mass Shooting
Las Vegas casino resorts still have widespread areas inside their properties where radio activity is limited or nonexistent – commonly referred to as "dead zones." October 1 marks two years since Stephen Paddock opened fire...
Parx Casino Near Philadelphia Overpaid Taxes by $1.1M, Pennsylvania Plans on Keeping It
Parx Casino north of Philadelphia overpaid taxes on its slot machines to the tune of more than $1.1 million, but Pennsylvania state officials say they're keeping the money. Commonwealth Court Judge Kevin Brobson ruled Monday...
Analysts: Including Las Vegas Resort Fees in Advertised Room Rate Would Hurt Gaming Industry
Las Vegas resort fees found at nearly all Strip casinos are not typically included in an advertised price during the online booking process. That could soon change due to federal legislation, and if it does,...
NFL Underdogs Win Big in Week Four, Deliver Bettors Substantial Loss
Week four of the NFL season was a big win for casinos and sportsbooks, as underdogs prevailed in a healthy majority of the games – typically a recipe for disaster in terms of the betting...
Macau Neighbor Zhuhai Hopes to Entice Casino Operators Across Bridge With MICE
Macau neighbor Zhuhai is preparing to auction off a 226,000-square-meter (55.8 acres) plot of land that it hopes will entice the multibillion-dollar casino giants to cross the bridge and invest in new hotels and convention...
Las Vegas Gaming Revenue and Tourism Numbers Indicate Strong Economy
Las Vegas is alive and well, as key data points reveal a robust economy in Southern Nevada. The August gross gaming revenue (GGR) numbers were released Friday, and showed that Las Vegas Strip casinos won...
Las Vegas Resort Fees: Federal Bill Would Require Advertised Rates to Include All Charges, Except Taxes
Las Vegas resort fees – those hidden charges tacked on to advertised room rates at the end of the booking process – are the subject of federal legislation that seeks to ban such deceptive pricing....
