7772 stories by Devin O'Connor
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...
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...
