6127 stories by Devin O'Connor
Bally’s Corporation Donates $5M to Community College of Rhode Island
The Bally's Corporation holds a monopoly on commercial casino operations in its home state of Rhode Island. In the firm's ongoing commitment to civic stewardship, the casino operator announced a major gift to the state's lone public community college this week. On...
MGM, Caesars Hackers Claim They Stole Six Terabytes of Data
The criminal organization behind the recent cyberattacks targeting MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment claims they stole six terabytes of data from the casino giants. Scattered Spider, an international hacking enterprise, has claimed responsibility for the cyber assaults. MGM was targeted sometime this...
Gaming Professor Says Responsible Gaming Programs Lacking in Effectiveness
September is Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM), an annual initiative from the American Gaming Association that highlights and promotes the commercial and tribal gaming industries' responsible gaming efforts. But a professor at Washington State University with a focus on gaming economics writes...
Las Vegas Convention Center Increasing Rent, Rate Bump to Generate $5M Annually
Event organizers at the Las Vegas Convention Center will soon need to pay higher rents to host their exhibitions at the 2.5 million-square-foot facility just a block east of the Las Vegas Strip. The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated...
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Thanks Guests for Patience During Cyberattack
More than four days after MGM Resorts guests began encountering service disruptions on the casino floors and throughout the gaming resorts, company CEO Bill Hornbuckle has released a public statement addressing the matter. Hornbuckle has led MGM -- Nevada's largest employer and...
Vermont Fields Five Mobile Sports Betting Applications From Interested Operators
Vermont has a handful of sportsbook operators that are interested in securing one of the state's online betting licenses. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed the state's sports betting bill -- House Bill 127 -- into law in June. The legislation, the...
North Carolina Casino Discussions Stymie State Budget, GOP Leaders Exchange Words
North Carolina casino talks came to a standstill last week with House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) saying he didn't find the votes needed among his party to move forward with tacking on a gaming component to the roughly $30 billion budget bill...
Donald Trump, 2024 Contenders to Speak at Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas
Add former President Donald Trump to the star-studded roster of scheduled speakers at the Republican Jewish Coalition's Annual Leadership Summit set for Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort next month. The RJC works towards fostering and enhancing relationships between the Jewish community...
St. Louis Cardinals Willing to Help Bankroll Missouri Sports Betting Referendum
The MLB St. Louis Cardinals and several other professional sports teams in Missouri are willing to bankroll a statewide initiative to ask voters if they want to legalize sports betting next year. Seven states neighbor Missouri. Six -- Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,...
NFL Week 1: Touchdown for Sportsbooks as Betting Activity Surges Across US Markets
Week 1 of the NFL regular season exceeded expectations in terms of sports betting activity, a new report shows. More legal sports betting states exist than ever, resulting in record betting activity across the U.S. GeoComply, the sports betting industry leader in...
