7588 stories by Devin O'Connor
Rapper Drake Drops $200K Gambling at Hard Rock Atlantic City After Sold Out Gig
Superstar rap artist Drake lost almost $200,000 gambling at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City early Sunday morning, according to sources on the scene. After performing a sold-out show in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center in part of his Aubrey...
President Trump Hits Campaign Trail in Las Vegas, as Prediction Markets See Nevada Democrats Defeating GOP in November
President Donald Trump is traveling to Las Vegas this week to campaign for several Nevada Republican Party candidates who are embattled in hotly contested elections to be determined in November. But despite the presidential backing, online bettors believe it's Silver State Democratic...
Las Vegas Fish (Pedicure) Story: Spa Craze Could Sink or Swim with Tourists If Legalized
Las Vegas fish pedicures: sounds weird, but casino spa execs are always looking for a new gimmick to promote. The latest one -- actual tiny fish that eat dead skin off someone's feet as part of a spa pedicure -- could arrive...
Australian Researchers Find Link Between Video Game Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling
Loot boxes, which are virtual containers offered in video games that award players various elements including skills, weapons, and cheat codes, can lead to higher instances of problem gambling, a study commissioned by Australia's federal government concludes. A survey of 7,000 video...
Lucky Dragon Las Vegas Files to Close Hotel After Unsuccessful Auction
Owners of the Lucky Dragon in Las Vegas have asked a US bankruptcy court for permission to close its 203-room hotel after an auction held last week turned up fruitless. Developer Andrew Fonfa defaulted on a $90 million loan in January issued...
Pennsylvania Township Officials Deny Bribery Allegations Relating to Penn National Satellite Casino
Springettsbury Township supervisors in York County, Pennsylvania, are firing back at allegations made by a resident that they were bribed by Penn National Gaming to allow the gaming company to develop a casino inside a local mall. Penn National, a nationwide regional...
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Eyeing December Fight, Odds Favor ‘Money’
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are finalizing a deal that would put the two boxers back in the same ring for a rematch of their 2015 fight spectacle. On Saturday, the two superstars announced they would indeed square off for...
Nevada Judge Allows Steve Wynn Defamation Lawsuit Against Former Salon Director to Proceed
Steve Wynn is suing former Wynn Las Vegas salon director Jorgen Nielsen on grounds that he purposely made false statements to media outlets regarding the billionaire's alleged sexual misconduct. Attorneys for Nielsen requested the court dismiss the defamation lawsuit by citing anti-SLAPP (Strategic...
Hurricane Florence Wreaks Havoc on Carolinas, But Harrah’s Cherokee Resorts, Casino Boats Spared
Hurricane Florence, now downgraded to a tropical depression, is responsible for the deaths of at least 18 people in the Carolinas. The deadly storm has finally moved north, as Carolinians begin the painful and costly recovery process. Along with the lives lost,...
Caesars Entertainment Files Flamingo, Cromwell Trademark Protections in Macau
Caesars Entertainment is focused post-bankruptcy on expanding its portfolio internationally, and trademark protection filings made this week in Macau show the company remains interested in the world's richest gambling hub. The Macau News Agency reports that subsidiaries of Caesars have filed to...
