7894 stories by Devin O'Connor
Three Mario Batali Las Vegas Restaurants Get the Hook, Celebrity Chef Under NYPD Alleged Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Mario Batali -- who in December of last year stepped down from daily management of his Las Vegas eateries, as well as of the rest of his 24-restaurant empire -- will now see all three of his Sin City establishments shut down...
Former NBA Ref Who Bet on Games He Officiated Says Underground Rings Will Continue
Former NBA ref Tom Donaghy, who admitted in 2007 to betting on games he officiated, says the likely expansion of legal sports betting across the country will only lead to more underground gambling rings. Speaking with CNBC this week, Donaghy opined that...
Plainridge Park Casino Worker Allegedly Tried to Poison Coworkers
A member of the Plainridge Park Casino janitorial staff has been charged with assault and battery after she allegedly tried to poison two of her coworkers. Police say Alexandria Martel, 23, poured an unknown cleaning solution into her coworkers' drinks after they...
Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City Puts Its Money on William Hill for Sports Betting
Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City -- scheduled to open its doors June 28 -- is partnering with William Hill for its sports betting operations. As one of the primary established bookmakers already up and running in Nevada, Hill was a natural...
President Donald Trump Cancels Kim Jong Un Meeting, Online Odds React
President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled his planned June 12 summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, but online bettors think there's still a chance the two leaders will meet face-to-face before the year's end. In a letter to Kim that was...
NFL Owners Stand Together on Kneeling Policy, Mandate Players Respect Flag and National Anthem
NFL owners approved a new policy on Wednesday requiring all league players and team personnel show respect to the United States flag and stand during the singing of the national anthem. The league's 32 owners are in Atlanta this week for the NFL's...
Vegas Golden Knights Favored Over Washington Capitals in Stanley Cup Final
This wasn't supposed to be. The Vegas Golden Knights are favored in the Stanley Cup Final over the Washington Capitals, in what's quickly becoming one of the more unlikely sports stories in recent memory. On June 22, 2016, the NHL awarded Las...
LVCVA Sin City Ad Campaign Celebrates Adult Freedom and ‘Only Vegas Moments’
A new Las Vegas ad campaign released this week by the LVCVA -- the city's convention and visitors authority -- attempts to highlight the unique persona that is Sin City, showcasing four unique and modern scenarios that are designed to grab a...
Atlantic City Casino Resorts See Profits Decline Nearly 12 Percent, But Optimism Remains
Atlantic City casino resorts saw gross operating profits fall 11.7 percent in the first quarter of 2018. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reports this week that operating profits plummeted to $123.6 million, a loss of about $16.3 million compared...
Las Vegas Culinary Union Votes to Authorize Strike, 34 Casino Resorts Could Be Impacted by June 1
The Las Vegas Culinary Union -- composed of 50,000 casino resort workers -- voted on Tuesday by a 99 percent member vote to authorize a strike at anytime after 12:01 am Pacific Time on June 1 if efforts to negotiate a Hail Mary...
