6107 stories by Devin O'Connor
Genius Sports Incorporates Betting Into NFL Live Stream
Genius Sports possesses exclusive rights to the NFL Official League Data for the sports betting industry through the pro football league's proprietary Next Gen Stats distribution network. Genius Sports is a sportsbook partner that provides live, real-time statistics that oddsmakers use to...
Crown Resorts Installs New Brand Identity as Casino Giant Begins Next Reign
It certainly hasn't been an easy few years for Crown Resorts, the Australian casino giant that's been hit with significant fines for an array of regulatory shortcomings. Founded by billionaire James Packer, Crown owns and operates three casino resorts Down Under: Crown...
Powerball Dodges Players Again, Jackpot Swells to $835M
Powerball squashed the many hopes and dreams lottery players had on Monday night about winning the game's $785 annuitized jackpot, which would have been its fourth-richest prize in history. With no ticket matching Monday's six winning numbers, the prize rolls over for...
ABC-Washington Post Poll Puts Trump 10 Points Ahead, Oddsmakers Have It Tighter
An ABC/Washington Post poll suggests President Joe Biden would lose to former President Donald Trump if the two square off in another presidential election next November. The ABC/Washington Post poll has Biden at a 10-point disadvantage if the election were held today....
Hard Rock Cincinnati Increases Pay for Cleaning, Maintenance Staff
Hard Rock Cincinnati has ditched its cleaning and facilities maintenance contract that it took over when it acquired the operating rights to the former Jack Cincinnati Casino in 2019. It's a decision that's paying off for impacted workers. Hard Rock International acquired...
Macau Junket Concessions Capped at 50 for 2024, Casino Partners Limited
The number of Macau junket groups that accommodate high rollers from mainland China and other Asian markets will be limited beginning in 2024. Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) announced on Monday that it will issue a maximum of 50 licenses...
Soloviev Group Ready to Light Up East Side of Manhattan, Eyes New Casino
On roughly six acres of undeveloped land, the Soloviev Group is prepping an integrated casino resort bid on Manhattan's East Side, just south of the United Nations. In the interim, Soloviev is planning a public art installation called the "Field of Light...
California Wine Country Tribal Casino Proposal to Receive Public Hearing
A proposed $600 million tribal casino in California's wine country north of San Francisco will hold a public hearing this week with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The Koi Nation of Northern California gained federal recognition in 2019. It quickly...
President Joe Biden Doubles Down on Combatting Junk Fees, as Federal Legislation Stalls
President Joe Biden this weekend tweeted again about so-called "junk fees" that are commonly tacked on to a reservation or ticket purchase at the end of the booking process. In the US gaming industry, such add-ons primarily deal with resort fees, which...
BetMGM Taps Chris Rock to Bring iGaming and Online Sportsbook Platform to UK
BetMGM is taking a page out of the DraftKings and Caesars Sportsbook playbook in contracting a globally known comedian and actor to headline its marketing campaign. In the wake of its newly launched operations in the United Kingdom, BetMGM has partnered with...
