8021 stories by Devin O'Connor
WinStar Casino Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect at Large
WinStar Casino and Resort was the site of a shooting on Saturday, July 5 The shooting resulted in the death of a man Tribal police are investigating the incident An early Saturday morning shooting at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thankerville,...
Thailand Casino Bill Folded, Attractive Market Opportunity Remains on Hold
Thailand's casino bill has been ditched The Entertainment Complex Bill sought to legalize five casinos Thailand's government is in turmoil Thailand won't become home to legal casinos anytime soon after the government announced it would fold on legislation to authorize slot machines...
Alaska Casino Wins Federal Court Decision, State Lawsuit Lingers
The Chin'an Gaming Hall has secured a federal court victory The tribal casino is owned and operated by the Native Village of Eklutna Alaska is home to 228 federally recognized tribes, but there are only three tribal casinos No state is home...
July 4 Marks Four-Year Return of Atlantic City Casino Smoking
July 4, 2025, marks four years since casino smoking returned to Atlantic City All nine casinos allow smoking in designated areas of their gaming floor Some casino workers want a smoke-free workplace Today, July 4, 2025, marks four years since indoor smoking...
Maryland Sportsbooks Might Soon Extend Fewer Promotions, as State Seeks Regulatory Change
Maryland sportsbooks could soon see a regulatory change to their promotions The state gaming regulator has proposed reducing how much promotional funds mobile sportsbooks can deduct from their tax obligations Maryland has 15 operational online sportsbooks Maryland sportsbooks might soon extend fewer...
Philippines Internet Gaming Operators in Focus Following POGO Ousting
Legislation in the Philippines has been introduced to ban online gaming Several companies are allowed to conduct iGaming with their Philippines Internet Gaming Operator (PIGO) licenses PIGO licenses could be rescinded Philippines Internet Gaming Operators (PIGOs) have come under scrutiny a year...
Thailand Opposition Party Requests Government Fold on Casino Push
Government opposition in Thailand wants the casino bill canned Government continues to consider the authorization of casino resorts Bangkok would be designated for two of the five casinos Opposition parties in Thailand are calling on the government to ditch its plans to...
Joey Chestnut is Top Dog for Nathan’s July 4 Contest, Odds Unappetizing
No surprise here: Joey Chestnut is the betting favorite for the July 4 Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest Chestnut sat out last year's event due to a conflict of interest Chestnut's numbers have declined in recent years There has been no...
Dog Left in Hot Vehicle Outside Pennsylvania Casino Dies, Owner Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty
A Pennsylvania man is facing felony charges after leaving his dog unattended outside a casino The tragic incident occurred outside Parx Casino near Philadelphia Pennsylvania gaming regulators continue to stress that children cannot be left in unattended vehicles A man has been...
First Casino Ever Built by Steve Wynn Up for Sale Once Again in Atlantic City
The shuttered Atlantic Club in Atlantic City is for sale The Atlantic Club opened as the Golden Nugget on Dec. 12, 1980 The casino has sat closed and vacant since January 2014 The first from-the-ground-up casino resort ever built by Steve Wynn...
