7779 stories by Devin O'Connor
NFL Super Bowl Commercial Cost Stagnant, 30-Second Ads $5M Each
The Super Bowl is watched as much for its commercials as the actual game itself, which is why the advertisements command such a steep price. For this Sunday's big game, advertisers will need to pony up around $5 million for a 30-second...
The 13 Macau Entertaining Acquisition Offers, Investor Provides Additional Funding for Long-Troubled Resort
The 13 Macau has been a financial nightmare nearly since it was envisioned by flamboyant Hong Kong businessman Stephen Hung in 2013. News out of China this week shows little has changed. According to financial filings with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange,...
Las Vegas Gunman Told Girlfriend ‘God Doesn’t Love Me’ Prior to Attack, FBI Concludes Investigation
The Las Vegas gunman who murdered 58 people in October of 2017 would often tell his Filipino girlfriend Marilou Danley – a practicing Catholic – "Your god doesn't love me." In the FBI's long-awaited final report released Tuesday, investigators said they didn't...
NCAA Boss Mark Emmert Remains Opposed to Sports Betting, Claims Esports Prejudiced Against Women
NCAA President Mark Emmert isn't altering his anti-sports betting position despite the US Supreme Court's repeal of the federal ban last May. College athletics' chief official also has many problems with the organization embracing esports. At the recent NCAA 2019 Convention in...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Says Wynn Resorts Executives Knew of Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Wynn Resorts and the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) have reached a settlement after the state agency concluded its investigation into the company's founder and his alleged sexual misconduct. On Monday, Nevada gaming regulators issued a 22-page complaint against Wynn Resorts. The...
Unapologetic: NFL Admits Referee Errors in NFC Championship, Blames Humans
The NFL is finally admitting referee errors occurred in the NFC Championship game that greatly improved the chances of the Los Angeles Rams advancing to Super Bowl 53. But for New Orleans Saints fans looking for an apology, the league says there...
New York Sports Betting Regulations Proposed, MGM Resorts Completes Empire City Acquisition
New York sports betting regulations were proposed this week by the state's Gaming Commission, and the rules will now undergo a 60-day public comment period. The 33-page document will govern sports betting operations at the four Upstate New York commercial casinos. Native...
Stanley Ho Children Battling Over Billionaire’s Casino Empire, Daughter Pansy Seeks Control
Stanley Ho, the billionaire dubbed the "King of Gambling," officially retired last April. Since then, several of his children and one of his wives have been feuding for control of his casino empire in Macau. Ho, 97-years-old, has been married to four...
Just Three of Japan’s 47 Prefectures Want Integrated Resort Casino
Japan is divided into 47 prefectures, but to date, only three regional governments have expressed public support for welcoming an integrated resort casino. A special committee of appointed lawmakers from the National Diet – Japan's legislative arm – is currently forming regulations...
Atlantic City Housekeepers Want Panic Buttons, Urge State Lawmakers to Pass Legislation
Atlantic City housekeepers are urging state lawmakers to pass legislation that requires hotels across the state to provide room attendants with panic buttons in case an emergency arises. Unite Here Local 54 is the largest casino union in Atlantic City. The organization...
