7587 stories by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Tops $3.3B in Latest Fiscal Year, More Expansion Coming to Keystone State
Pennsylvania gaming revenue topped $3.3 billion during the state's 2018-19 fiscal year, which is a new record and a 1.8 percent premium on the previous high. Data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reveals that gross gaming revenue (GGR) from land-based...
South Korea Still Prime Target for Casino Resort Development Despite Legalization of Japanese IRs
South Korea is still being closely looked at by major casino operators for possible development despite the world gaming industry's focus on Japan and its three forthcoming integrated resorts (IR). GGRAsia spoke this week with Mohegan Gaming VP of Corporate Finance Christopher...
Japanese Pachinko King Billionaire Kazuo Okada Loses Court Battles in Philippines, Tokyo
"Pachinko King" Kazuo Okada was once one of the most powerful individuals in the Asia gaming industry, but after losing court decisions in the Philippines and Japan this week, the billionaire's muscle continues to weaken. The Paranaque Regional Trial Court Branch 257...
Convicted Felon Charged With Circus Circus Murder Headed Towards Trial, Judge Dismisses Police Tampering Claim
The man charged with murdering two tourists at Circus Circus will see his case continue after a local judge ruled that police didn't act inappropriately in leading a grand jury to indict him. Julius Trotter, a convicted felon who pleaded guilty last...
Chicago Mayor Suggests Using Casino Resort to Revitalize Downtrodden Neighborhood
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) has selected five possible sites for the city's integrated casino resort, and the pinpointed areas are in neighborhoods desperately in need of economic revitalization. Four are in Chicago's South Side, and the fifth on the West Side....
National Indian Gaming Association Denounces President Trump ‘Divisive’ Tweets
The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) says President Donald Trump made "divisive comments" last Sunday to describe four female members of Congress. In several tweets, the president said, "So interesting to see 'Progressive' Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments...
NASCAR Racing Towards Sports Betting Platform, Plans September Debut
NASCAR announced this week that come September, fans of America's premiere stock car racing circuit will have the ability to make in-race bets on a variety of outcomes. Scott Warfield, the managing director of gaming for NASCAR, says the betting platform will...
Rory McIlroy Consensus Open Favorite in Native Northern Ireland, Star Shot 61 at Royal Portrush at Age 16
Rory McIlroy is the consensus betting favorite for this week's Open Championship being played in his native home country of Northern Ireland at Royal Portrush Golf Club. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas says McIlroy has attracted the most money and printed...
Marriott CEO Says Resort Fees Adequately Displayed During Booking Process, Provides Value to Guest
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson is rejecting a lawsuit claiming his company participates in "drip pricing," a process where online retailers advertise one price, then incrementally raise the actual cost though unavoidable varying taxes and charges. Sorenson says Marriott properly informs customers of...
Plainridge Park Table Games Discussion Heats Up, Lawmakers Say Critical for Casino Competitiveness
The Plainridge Park Casino, the sole slots-only Category 2 gaming facility in Massachusetts, needs inclusion of table games to remain relevant, some state lawmakers claim. The Plainville casino was the first to open under the state's 2011 Expanded Gaming Act. The legislation...
