7584 stories by Devin O'Connor
Los Angeles Lakers President Magic Johnson Resigns Following Disappointing Season, LeBron Shocked
The Los Angeles Lakers scored last off-season's biggest prize: LeBron James. But fast-forward nine months, and the purple and gold shockingly won't be one of the 16 teams going to the NBA Playoffs. Lakers President Magic Johnson – who won five NBA...
Former Casino Owner Bruce Deifik Death Reignites ‘Revel Curse’ Fable, Ocean Resort Changes Name
This week's death of Bruce Deifik in a car accident has added lore to the supposed "Revel Curse" of the casino he once owned in Atlantic City. Deifik died late Sunday night in Denver, Colorado, after driving home from an MLB game....
Sports Bettor James Holzhauer Breaks ‘Jeopardy!’ Single-Day Record, Pro Gambler Wins $110,914
Professional sports bettor James Holzhauer is accustomed to risk. On Tuesday's episode of Jeopardy!, the 34-year-old proved he's willing to put his money on the line when he feels he knows the outcome of a betting opportunity. The three-day defending champion headed...
Professional Las Vegas Sports Bettor James Holzhauer on ‘Jeopardy!’ Winning Streak
Las Vegas professional sports bettor James Holzhauer has a knack for dissecting odds, but he's also well-versed in general trivia and has recently displayed his depth of knowledge on the TV show "Jeopardy!" Holzhauer is amid a three-day victory run, and has...
Boston Globe Pressures Massachusetts Regulators to Demand Wynn Resorts Fire CEO Matt Maddox
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox's days could be numbered, as pressure is mounting from the powerful Boston Globe's editorial staff who are insisting that state regulators demand his removal in order for the casino company to retain its critical gaming license in...
Atlantic City Casino Profits Plunge 15 Percent in 2018, Increased Competition Blamed
Atlantic City casino profits fell more than 15 percent last year, as added competition in the beachfront gaming town resulted in reduced bottom lines. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released the Q4 and 2018 full-year earnings reports for the...
Virginia Cavaliers Win NCAA Men’s Basketball Title One Year After Making History For Wrong Reason
The Virginia Cavaliers beat Texas Tech 85-77 in an overtime thriller Monday night to claim the university's first NCAA men's basketball National Championship. The result covered the consensus one-point spread Virginia was spotting the underdog Red Raiders. It was no easy feat...
Masters Week: Odds Favor McIlroy, DJ, Rose, and Woods for Golf’s First Major of 2019
The 2019 Masters tees off at Augusta National on Thursday, and as the major week begins, Las Vegas oddsmakers have Rory McIlroy the favorite to win the green jacket. The Westgate SuperBook has McIlroy at just 7/1 to win the Masters and...
Maryland Casinos Report Record Win, Live! Gains Market Share on MGM National Harbor
Maryland casinos won $163.2 million last month in, a record haul in terms of gross gaming revenue (GGR). MGM National Harbor again led the way, with the property reporting more than $62.7 million in casino win. The $1.4 billion integrated resort that's...
President Donald Trump Speaks at Republican Jewish Coalition, Appeals to Las Vegas Billionaire GOP Megadonor Sheldon Adelson
President Donald Trump was in Las Vegas over the weekend to speak at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), tout his pro-Israel policies, and meet privately with GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson and the casino billionaire's wife Miriam. The RJC – a group that...
