7954 stories by Devin O'Connor
Wyndham Hotels Expands Casino Focus, Strikes Deal With Choctaw Nation
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts are teaming up Deal brings four tribal casino hotels under the Wyndham Rewards umbrella Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is upping its bet on casino resorts through a new partnership with the Choctaw Nation...
Penn State Researchers Find Online Gambling Participation Jumped 10 Percent
Online gambling and sports betting continue to find favor in Pennsylvania Pennsylvanians are gambling online at unprecedented levels, Penn State reports New research from Penn State University finds that Pennsylvanians are gambling online at record rates. The 2025 "Pennsylvania Interactive Gaming Assessment:...
If Indiana Expands Casino Gambling, Several Counties Want to Be Considered
Indiana lawmakers are considering allowing a new casino in a new county Several counties are lobbying for the consideration of hosting a casino resort Allen County's Fort Wayne is the front-runner Indiana lawmakers could alter where casinos are allowed to operate. If...
Police Arrest Man at Bally’s Dover on Drug, Human Trafficking Charges
Police allege a man staying at Bally's Dover was trafficking a woman for commercial sex purposes Police say a bounty of illegal drugs was found in the man's casino hotel room Police in Delaware say they recently arrested a 44-year-old man at...
CLAIMED: $1.8 Billion Powerball Ticket Hit on Christmas Eve Redeemed in Arkansas
The winner of the $1.87 billion Powerball jackpot has come forward in Arkansas The winner's identity will remain anonymous for three years, as permitted by state law The winner chose the one-time cash option of approximately $834.9 million The winner of the...
Study: Celebrity Endorsements Not Always a Good Bet for Gambling Brands
Sports stars and professional gamblers are most appropriate to promote online gambling brands, a new study finds Reality television stars and actors are less effective at promoting gambling Gambling is more widespread and accepted than ever before. With the competition for customers...
Nathan’s Famous, Host of July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest, Sold to Chinese Company
Nathan's Famous has been sold to a Chinese-owned company based in Virginia Nathan's hosts the annual July 4th hot dog eating contest on Coney Island Nathan's Famous, the iconic hot dog purveyor that puts on the July 4th eating contest in Coney...
Gambling Deduction Restoration Amendments Submitted to House Appropriations Bill
Dina Titus continues to advocate for the restoration of the gambling deduction to 100% The One Big Beautiful Bill trimmed the federal tax write-off to 90% Nevada's congressional delegation continues to advocate that a tax change included in the One Big Beautiful...
Macau Problem Gambling Surges After Casinos Pivoted From VIP to General Public
Macau is seeing more people than ever seeking help for their gambling disorders A record number of people self-excluded from casinos in 2025 Macau is experiencing a rise in problem gambling. The increase in the number of people seeking help for their...
A Casino in Northern Virginia? Legislation Again Introduced to Bring Las Vegas to Fairfax County
Legislation seeks to permit a casino in Northern Virginia The casino bill would designate Fairfax County, specifically, Tysons, for casino gambling For a fourth year in a row, legislation in Virginia has been introduced to permit a casino in Fairfax County. Despite...
