7588 stories by Devin O'Connor
Did the Supreme Court Legalize US Sports Betting? Not So Much, But Many Americans Remain Confused
It's been a week since the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), the bill signed into law in 1992 by then-President George HW Bush. But very few Americans understand what the ruling...
Vegas Golden Knights Overcome Improbable Odds to Reach Stanley Cup Finals
The Vegas Golden Knights are into the Stanley Cup Finals after eliminating the Winnipeg Jets Sunday night to win the Western Conference final in five games. The most unlikely story in hockey continues. Prior to the first drop of the puck back...
Justify Races Towards Triple Crown With Preakness Victory, Large Field Expected at Belmont
Justify won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday in Baltimore and now goes to New York where he'll try and become just the 13th horse in history to win the US Triple Crown. Like the Kentucky Derby's Churchill Downs, Pimlico was sloppy and...
One in Two Americans Favor Legal US Sports Betting, University Poll Finds
The longstanding federal sports betting ban known as PASPA was repealed on Monday by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). That paves the way for states to pass their own sports wagering laws, and according to a new poll, many...
Louisiana Lawmakers Disagree on Harrah’s New Orleans Extension
Louisiana lawmakers are divided on the best way to proceed in extending the contract for Harrah's New Orleans, the state's lone land-based commercial casino. On Wednesday night, the Louisiana Senate amended House Bill 553 to increase Caesars Entertainment's annual payment to the...
NCAA to Allow Championships in States With Legal Sports Betting, But Las Vegas Final Four Odds Long
The NCAA will allow states that permit sports betting to host its championships. On Thursday, the NCAA Board of Governors announced a temporary suspension of the association's rules that bar collegiate championships from being hosted in states that allow sports wagering. The...
Senate Passes Net Neutrality Measure, as More States Consider Online Gaming and Sports Betting Laws
Democrats in the United States Senate want net neutrality, but despite passing a measure this week, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) repeal that goes into place next month will likely remain intact. After being appointed by President Donald Trump last year, FCC...
No Sale for Wynn Resorts Encore Boston Harbor, CEO Matt Maddox Confirms at AGM
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox says the company's integrated casino resort -- newly renamed the Encore Boston Harbor and currently under construction in Massachusetts -- is not for sale. Maddox provided numerous updates to shareholders at his first annual meeting as chief...
Churchill Downs and Golden Nugget Atlantic City to Debut Online Sports Betting by Early 2019
Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Incorporated and Golden Nugget Atlantic City are uniting to offer an online sports betting platform in New Jersey, which the two companies hope to have up and running by the first quarter of 2019. Churchill Downs is best-known for...
Tribal Casino Operators Cautiously Support Federal Sports Betting Ban Repeal
Numerous tribal casino operators say they want in on the game of sports betting after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) repealed the longstanding federal ban this week. On Monday, SCOTUS issued its opinion that the Professional and Amateur Sports...
