7781 stories by Devin O'Connor
California ‘Pay to Play’ Law Allowing College Athletes to Accept Endorsements Intersects With Sports Betting
California's "Pay to Play" bill signed into law this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will allow student college athletes in the state to receive endorsement money beginning in 2023 That could have an impact on the future of legalized sports betting....
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 easy comparable, as the month in 2018...
Second Wynn Resorts Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed, Nine Women Say Steve Wynn Joked About Misconduct
Wynn Resorts has been named in a sexual harassment lawsuit for the second time in less than a week. In the latest, nine women allege the casino giant's founder and former CEO, Steve Wynn, pressured them to not talk with the media,...
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 from the 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay,...
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 that the casino operator isn't entitled to...
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, gaming analysts say the industry will suffer....
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 public. Of the 13 games on Sunday,...
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 space. Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai –...
Philippines Officials Believe They Can Get Nearly $6B for PAGCOR State-Owned Casinos
Philippines officials believe they're sitting atop a gold mine when it comes to the country's state-owned casinos and satellite gaming venues. The Philippines is home to four integrated casino resorts in Manila, as well as 11 state-owned and operated Casino Filipino venues....
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 more than $520.6 million last month –...
