7664 stories by Devin O'Connor
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....
Audit Concludes New Jersey CRDA Hasn’t Used Casino Funds Effectively, Miss America Ratings Flop
The New Jersey CRDA, or Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, hasn't been utilizing its funds as effectively or efficiently as possible, a state audit finds. The New Jersey Office of the State Auditor published its review of CRDA's financial management for January 1,...
Melco Resorts Delisting From Philippines Stock Exchange, Files to Trade Macau Studio City on NASDAQ
Melco Resorts and Entertainment is voluntarily delisting its subsidiary company from the Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE), and one financial institution thinks that's a positive strategic move. Board members of Melco Resorts signed off on delisting Melco Resorts Philippines, the latter which owns...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Issues 16-Point Checklist to Deter Sexual Harassment
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has recommended requiring the state's nearly 3,000 licensees to utilize a 16-point checklist to ensure their anti-sexual harassment policies are adequate. Board Chairwoman Becky Harris -- the first woman to oversee the state agency -- said...
Las Vegas Casino Union Tells Nevada Gaming Control Board Female Workers Remain Unsafe
Members of Las Vegas' largest casino union told the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) this week that female workers remain vulnerable to sexual harassment and other unsafe employment conditions. The Culinary Union appeared before the state gaming regulator to provide testimony as...
