7159 stories by Devin O'Connor
Steve Wynn Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Salon Director, Makes Early Exit from Wynn Las Vegas Villa
Steve Wynn remains on the offensive in defending his character against numerous allegations of sexual misconduct. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Clark County District Court, the billionaire accused former salon artistic director Jorgen Nielsen of defamation. Nielsen was one of two...
Wynn Resorts Renames Massachusetts Casino Encore Boston Harbor
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox appeared before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) this week, and he came bearing critical news. The chief executive who replaced Steve Wynn in the wake of numerous allegations of sexual misconduct made against the billionaire, Maddox told...
Royal Baby Named Prince Louis of Cambridge, Oddsmakers Get It Wrong
His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge is the newest member of Britain's Royal Family. Informally known as Louis Arthur Charles, the name of Prince William and Kate's third child came as a bit of a surprise to the outside world. The...
NFL Draft Round One Betting Recap, Cleveland Browns Roll Dice With Baker Mayfield
No story on day one of the NFL Draft was more surprising than the Cleveland Browns rolling the dice on Baker Mayfield and selecting the Oklahoma Sooner quarterback as the number one pick of 2018. USC quarterback Sam Darnold was seen as...
Japan Casino Bill Approved by Cabinet, Authorizes Three Integrated Resorts
The long-awaited Japan casino regulatory bill is finally here. On Friday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet approved the measure that seeks to authorize commercial integrated casino resorts. The statute initially calls for three gambling properties, with taxes on gross revenues set at...
Caesars Entertainment Continues Global Expansion in Mexico
Caesars Entertainment is on a development spree. On Wednesday, the company announced its third project in two weeks, this time revealing the brand is headed south to Mexico. Caesars has entered into a partnership with a Mexican real estate development firm called...
Las Vegas Sands Considering South Korea, Japan, Company Reports Strong Earnings
Las Vegas Sands, the world's largest casino operator in terms of revenue, is looking to expand its empire. Company founder Sheldon Adelson revealed during an earnings call this week that South Korea and Japan have emerged as two preferred destinations. Sands, like...
MGM Springfield Opening Ahead of Schedule on August 24, but Wynn Boston Takeover Rumors Persist
MGM Springfield is set to open ahead of schedule on August 24. That's welcomed news to area officials, but doesn't put to rest rumors that the casino company isn't still in active talks to acquire the unfinished Wynn Boston Harbor development. MGM...
Ocean Resort Casino Reportedly Joining Hard Rock Atlantic City in Opening June 28
Ocean Resort Casino, the former Revel that cost $2.4 billion to construct, is reportedly targeting a June 28 opening, the same day nearby Hard Rock Atlantic City is expected to open its doors. Speaking with new hires, The Press of Atlantic City...
Dubai Tourism Chief Says City Won’t Become Gaming Destination, Despite MGM and Caesars Projects
Dubai will soon become home to hotel properties branded by MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, but area officials say don't get the wrong idea: casinos and gambling aren't coming to the region. Gambling is considered "haram" under Islamic law: a forbidden activity...
