7779 stories by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock, Genting Pursuing Crown Resorts Takeover Following Wynn Fallout
Hard Rock International and Genting Group are both exploring a takeover of Crown Resorts, the Australian casino giant that is actively pursuing offers. Following Wynn Resorts' abrupt termination of discussions with the Aussie casino operator, analysts at Deutsche Bank say Hard Rock...
Steve Wynn Could Soon Be Banned From Wynn Resorts Casinos, CEO Matt Maddox Found Suitable in Nevada
Should Steve Wynn try and step foot on a property owned by the casino empire he founded 17 years ago, he might be quickly escorted off the premises by security personnel. Wynn Resorts tells the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) it's willing to...
Caesars Entertainment Readying for Sale, Golden Nugget Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Remains Interested
Caesars Entertainment will soon officially put the company up for sale, sources say, and Golden Nugget billionaire Tilman Fertitta is said to be at the center of the acquisition talks. The New York Post claims sources close to Caesars reveal the company...
Masters Betting: Tiger Woods Attracts Most Money, Rickie Fowler Prints Most Tickets
More money is on Tiger Woods for the 2019 Masters – which tees off the first round in a matter of hours – than any other golfer in the 87-player field. Westgate SuperBook oddsmaker Jeff Sherman says Woods has garnered the most...
US State Department Says Vietnam Ending Ban on Locals Gambling Increases Money Laundering Risks
The US State Department has issued concerns over the Vietnam government deciding to end the county's prohibition on citizens having access to integrated casino resorts. The $4 billion Corona Casino on Phu Quoc Island – which opened in January with 1,000 slot...
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...
