7588 stories by Devin O'Connor
NASCAR Believes Sports Betting Could Grow Interest in Auto Racing
The 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begin this weekend with the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. And with the Strip roughly 15 miles south, and sportsbooks littered throughout the area, the topic of sports betting as it...
Mega Moolah Jackpot Surpasses $21M, Will Set Guinness World Record for Largest Online Slot Payout
The Mega Moolah online progressive slot jackpot now stands at more than $21.5 million, which means when one lucky gambler finally hits it, the payout will mark a new Guinness World Record. Operated by Isle of Man's Microgaming, the Mega Moolah online...
Caesars CEO Mark Frissora Says Parking Fees Have No Impact on Las Vegas Tourism
Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora said this week that Strip parking fees, which have generated a strong backlash from some analysts and visitors, have no discernible impact on Las Vegas tourism. Frissora was speaking in New York City at a Bank of...
Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Designed With Super Bowl in Mind, Officials Optimistic Venue Can Host Big Game
The Las Vegas Raiders are scheduled to begin playing in Sin City at the start of the 2020 NFL season. Soon after they do, the odds are growing strong that the $1.8 billion stadium will be designated as a future home of...
NYPD Vice Squad Detectives Among Cops Implicated in Boroughs Underground Sex and Gambling Ring Sting
Seven New York Police Department (NYPD) officers -- including several vice squad detectives -- have been charged with abetting an illegal gambling and prostitution ring that's been in operation for several years in Brooklyn and Queens. Following a three-year investigation -- which...
Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora’s Days Could Be Numbered, Hedge Fund Owners Unhappy with Revenue Drops
Caesars Entertainment shareholders have seen their valuations decline nearly 17 percent in 2018, and several activist hedge funds that control a substantial portion of the casino operator are becoming discontent with the company's leadership, specifically CEO Mark Frissora. New York Post journalist...
Atlantic City’s Ocean Resort Casino Tells Hurricane Florence Evacuees They Can Stay for Free
Update: Ocean Resort tweeted Thursday afternoon that the hotel is sold out of complimentary rooms through Saturday. The casino says hurricane evacuees will be offered free accommodations Sunday through Thursday (9/16-9/20). Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City is offering up what's available of...
Alabama Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger Embraces State Lottery
The odds are stacked against Alabama Democrat Walt Maddox in upsetting incumbent Governor Kay Ivey (R), but he believes he has a fighting chance by running on one key issue: authorizing a state lottery. With Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant (R) recently signing...
Bryson DeChambeau FedEx Cup Favorite, But Top Five Control Own Destiny
If the Las Vegas odds come true on September 23, Bryson DeChambeau will be handed a check for $10 million. Heading into the Tour Championship at East Lake, the 24-year-old (who will turn 25 September 16) is positioned to receive a payday...
Vegas Golden Knights Regular Season Prop Bets Unveiled at Westgate SuperBook
The Vegas Golden Knights get back on the ice early next month following their historic inaugural year, and Sin City casinos are once again offering up a smorgasbord of odds in order to collect the largest handle possible on the home team....
