8105 stories by Devin O'Connor
PAGCOR Employees Could Face Six Years in Prison for Tampering with Slot Machine
Two employees at PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) have been charged with falsifying documents related to a slot machine's activity. Online media outlet Inside Asian Gaming reports that PAGCOR slot machine head regulator Lope Cristobal and slot data control worker Mark...
Culinary Union Settles With Stratosphere and Tropicana as Workers Picket D Las Vegas Again
An economic crisis was averted when the Culinary Union reached new contracts with MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment in early June at 18 Strip casinos. But negotiations continue at numerous other resorts throughout Las Vegas. The Culinary Union – which represents some...
NFL Players Association Opposes National Anthem Policy Change, Files Grievance
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has filed a non-injury grievance against the league for its policy change regarding personnel conduct during the singing of the national anthem. In May, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced teams would be fined if their players do...
Melco Resorts Blames Cyprus Casino Business Slowdown on Illegal Gambling
A Melco Resorts official says the first week of business at the company's temporary casino in Cyprus "has been a real rollercoaster ride." Illegal gambling seems to be the culprit in the business slowdown on Cyprus for Melco Resorts since they don't...
Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidate Andy Beshear Makes it Clear: He Wants Casinos in Kentucky
Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear (D) announced he's running for the state's highest office this week, but the attorney general is already making major headlines for taking a rather controversial stance on casino gambling. During his Monday announcement that he's entering the...
Legalized Sports Betting to Benefit Television Networks, Analyst Says
With the federal sports betting ban a thing of the past, and states now possessing the authority to dictate their own laws regarding the gambling activity, television networks that broadcast sporting events stand to reap the rewards of increased advertising revenue. Morgan...
Atlantic City Casinos Bet (Again) on Millennials, Aim to Become Esports East Coast Capital
Atlantic City casinos are ready to place another bet on the all-mighty millennial consumer. After several failed attempts, a new effort is brewing to create a technological infrastructure network that would be capable of hosting large esports and online gaming tournaments. The...
Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun Casinos Want ‘Last Call’ Extended to 4 AM
Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos are asking Connecticut lawmakers to extend "last call" on their gaming floors from 2 am to 4 am in order to better compete with the forthcoming MGM Springfield in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved a...
Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson Showdown: Odds Say It’s A Toss Up
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson continue to float the idea of a heads-up match, with a winner-take-all $10 million prize on the line. And while the showdown is anything by official, at least one Las Vegas sportsbook is already taking wagers on...
Supreme Court Odds Favor Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump to Announce Nominee Tonight
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will soon learn who President Donald Trump will nominate to its bench. Online political bettors feel it will be Brett Kavanaugh, a 53-year-old federal appeals court judge in DC who was appointed to the...
