7955 stories by Devin O'Connor
Japan Forming Casino Administration Committee, 40 Municipalities Want Integrated Resort
In less than a year, Japan will unveil its Casino Administration Committee (CAC), a government agency that will be tasked with overseeing and regulating operators in the country's forthcoming commercial gaming industry. According to GGRAsia, a media outlet covering Asian gaming markets,...
St. Louis Casinos Face Smoking Ban, Jeopardize Riverboat Gaming Revenue
St. Louis casinos are already struggling financially, and come November, the riverboats could face new hardships should voters decide to ban smoking on the gaming floors. Three casinos would be impacted should citizens in St. Louis and St. Charles counties support respective...
Former MLB Investigator Says PED Use Remains Rampant in League, Questions Sport Integrity
A former MLB investigator says in a shocking new tell-all book that the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PED) in professional baseball is stronger than ever. Eddie Dominguez was employed as an MLB investigator and security agent for the Boston Red Sox during...
Rat Pack Hangout Cal Neva Renovation Underway, Will Return as Hotel Casino
Work continues at Lake Tahoe's Cal Neva hotel and casino, with several cabins located on the property being demolished due to fire and safety concerns. Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison bought the historic complex late last year in bankruptcy for $35.8 million. According...
Late Senator John McCain Was Pioneer for Native American Gaming Rights and Prolific Gambler Himself
The late United States Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) was one of the authors of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the federal legislation signed into law in 1988 by President Ronald Regan that provided Native American tribes the right to operate certain...
Husband of ‘RHOBH’ Reality Star Dorit Kemsley Allegedly Owes Bellagio Nearly $4M
Reality series such as the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" (RHOBH) are known for fabricating storylines to generate drama, but MGM Resorts says the nearly $4 million its owed by one of the Bravo stars is no concocted "Ocean's 11" tale. The...
Caesars CEO Mark Frissora Says Las Vegas Alive and Well, Backs Talk With Own Money
Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora continues to do damage control after cautioning investors during his company's second quarter conference call that Las Vegas is seeing a softening in demand in the months ahead. This week, the executive met with KSNV news to...
College Football Kicks Off With Four Ranked vs. Ranked Games, No. 6 Washington vs. No. 9 Auburn Headlines
The college football season kicks off this week as teams ranked inside the Associated Press' top 25 get on the gridiron. And while the first week typically offers a smorgasbord of games that more closely resemble scrimmages, eight ranked teams begin their...
Galaxy Entertainment Billionaire Founder Lui Che Woo Confident on Boracay Island Casino
Galaxy Entertainment founder and CEO Lui Che Woo isn't backing down to controversial Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte. The 89-year-old billionaire recently spoke with CNBC where he covered a host of topics related to his gaming empire. Talking with the business network to...
Rhode Island Tiverton Casino Opens September 1, as New England Approaches Gaming Saturation Point
The Tiverton Casino Hotel in Rhode Island will open its 33,600 square foot casino and 84-room hotel on Saturday, September 1. The gaming floor will consist of 1,000 slot machines and 32 table games. The facility also has a dedicated sportsbook, as...
