8322 stories by Devin O'Connor
Phil Mickelson Back in Pebble Beach Winner’s Circle, Lefty Rewards Bettors Who Took 25/1 Odds
Phil Mickelson has won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am for a record fifth time, a mark that ties him with Mark O'Meara. Lefty entered the week at 25/1 odds to win the tournament. The favorite was Dustin Johnson at 5/1. Bettors who...
Mohegan Tribal Council Chairman Kevin Brown Resigning, as Connecticut Casino Battle Continues
Mohegan Tribal Council Chairman Kevin Brown has announced his resignation, and it comes at a critical period, as the Native American group fights to protect its precious gaming dollars. Connecticut State Sen. Cathy Osten (D-Sprague) broke the news that Brown was stepping...
Grammy Awards Betting Favorites Win Numerous Categories Including Record and Album of Year
The 61st Grammy Awards had a little something for everyone, and that led to heightened betting interest on who would win the biggest prizes in music. Unlike last year's ceremony where men largely dominated, which prompted Recording Academy President Neil Portnow to...
Study Claims 70 Percent of Casinos Mulling Skill-Based Games
A study finds that skill-based games are being strongly considered by 70 percent of casinos polled. However, the report comes from Synergy Blue, a California-based manufacturer of skill-based games and platforms. In the company's "State of Skill-Based Games in a New Era...
West Virginia Casino Expansion Bill Would Allow Satellite Gaming Venues
A West Virginia casino bill has been introduced that would allow the state's four racinos to expand their operations to off-site satellite gaming venues. House Bill 2901 – introduced by Del. Erikka Storch (D-District 3) – seeks to amend the West Virginia...
Caesars Palace Teams With Bleacher Report for Casino Sportsbook Studio
The Caesars Palace sportsbook inside the iconic Las Vegas Strip casino resort will soon feature a live studio branded by Turner Sports' Bleacher Report, the popular sports and sports culture website. Caesars Entertainment and Turner announced the partnership this week. The studio...
Alleged Super Bowl Scammer Arrested at Pechanga Resort Casino in California
An alleged Super Bowl scammer was spotted this week by a casino worker at the Pechanga Resort in Temecula, California, and was later apprehended by police. David Halliday, 19, a concierge worker at the Native American casino property, said he recognized 48-year-old...
Deadwood Sports Betting Still Alive, Senate Committee Passes Ballot Resolution
Deadwood casinos are fighting for the right to operate sportsbooks, and this week the South Dakota Senate State Committee gave them a lifeline to the recently liberalized gambling activity. The committee narrowly passed Senate Joint Resolution 2 by a 5-4 vote. The...
3000/1 New York Knicks Most Valuable NBA Franchise at $4B
The New York Knicks have the worst record in the NBA, but Forbes says the franchise is still the league's most valuable. The business media outlet says the Knicks are worth $4 billion, which is more than double the NBA franchise average...
Las Vegas Strip Casinos Report $1.7B Loss in Latest Fiscal Year, Caesars Bankruptcy Cited
Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip collectively lost $1.7 billion during the latest fiscal year, primarily a result of costs associated with Caesars Entertainment's bankruptcy reorganization. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) released its 2018 "Gaming Abstract" report this week revealing the...
