7584 stories by Devin O'Connor
‘Jeopardy!’ Champ James Holzhauer Unsuccessful in WSOP Tournaments
Professional sports bettor James Holzhauer, the man who went on a Jeopardy! run this year by winning 32 straight games and $2,464,216, didn't find the same success this week at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Holzhauer played in the $1,500 buy-in...
North Carolina Lottery 0-0-0-0 Pick 4 Draw Produces Record $7.8M Win
The North Carolina Lottery's Pick 4 draw on June 22 came up 0-0-0-0, which led to a record $7.8 million payout split between a total of 2,014 winners. It was only a day after the lottery's Pick 3 game turned out a...
Gaming Industry Donated $270K to New York Lawmakers Who Backed Failed Sports Betting Bill
The gaming industry gave more than a quarter of a million dollars in contributions to New York state politicians who supported a sports betting bill that ultimately failed to become law. Last week, the New York State Assembly adjourned its 2019 legislative...
SLS Las Vegas Casino Owner Alex Meruelo Purchase of NHL Arizona Coyotes Further Strengthens Gaming and Sports Relationship
SLS Las Vegas casino owner Alex Meruelo's purchase of the NHL Arizona Coyotes franchise is the latest development in strengthening the relationship between the gaming industry and professional sports. Meruelo confirmed rumors earlier this month that he was indeed exploring an acquisition...
$2.6B Encore Boston Harbor Opens in Massachusetts, First Domestic Wynn Resorts Casino Not in Las Vegas
Wynn Resorts' Encore Boston Harbor is officially open for business after a more than seven-year tumultuous process of bringing the casino to realization. On Sunday morning, people lined up outside the Everett property across the Mystic River from downtown Boston to be...
Virtual NBA Betting Game Oddly Resembles Pennsylvania Lottery Format ‘Xpress Sports’
The NBA and interactive gaming supplier Highlight Games announced this week an upcoming virtual betting format that will allow fans to place wagers on randomly simulated outcomes. The pro basketball league says "NBA Last 90" will debut in the US and European...
Virginia Historical Racing Strong Out of the Gate, Delivers $885K in Tax Revenue in First Full Month
Historical racing machines, the controversial gaming devices that closely mimic slots, delivered Virginia and local counties where they're permitted substantial tax revenue last month. May marked the first full month that the Commonwealth allowed gamblers to bet on historical horse races. Data...
Leading Candidate to Replace Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui Emerges
Macau will soon need a new chief executive when Fernando Chui's second five-year term expires in December, and a leading candidate with backing from Beijing has emerged. Ho Iat Seng – the current president of the Legislative Assembly of Macau – formally...
Betting on Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Denied in New Jersey, Twitter Discussion Ensues
The 2019 Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest will be held July 4 on Coney Island, but don't plan to place wagers on the outcome of the 10-minute devouring if you live in nearby New Jersey. This week, the New Jersey...
Former William Harrah Lake Tahoe Mansion Listed for Sale at $25.75M
The Lake Tahoe home of casino pioneer William Harrah was once the hottest invite for Hollywood's A-list celebs. Today, it's on the market for a cool $25.75 million. Known as Villa Harrah, the legendary eight-bed, seven-bath sprawling estate overlooking Lake Tahoe features...
