7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Players’ Unions Demand Seat at Sports Betting Table, Further Expands Regulatory Complexities
The players' unions representing the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL said in a joint statement this week that its members should have a voice in determining the future of sports betting laws should a change come to the current federal ban. "Given...
Macau ‘Founding Father’ Stanley Ho to Retire, Hand Control to Daughter Daisy
Stanley Ho is finally ready to retire at 96-years-old. The Macau billionaire, who is considered the enclave's "founding father," will step down from SJM Holdings in June and hand control of the company to his daughter Daisy. After making a small fortune...
PGA Tour Commissioner Voices Support for Legalized Sports Betting
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan revealed this week that should a change come to the current federal sports betting ban, the professional golf organization would embrace allowing wagers to be placed legally on its tournaments. Speaking with USA Today SPORTS, Monahan's comments...
NBA Playoffs Finally Have Early Round Excitement, Odds Favor Warriors, Rockets, Cavs
The NBA Playoffs tip off on Saturday, and for the first time in several years, the Finals matchup doesn't seem to be a foregone conclusion. Online sportsbook Bovada still likes the Golden State Warriors chances of winning the Larry O'Brien Trophy, which...
$860 Million Las Vegas Convention Center Expansion Design Unveiled
Phase Three of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) expansion, the most extensive of the four phases, saw its design plans unveiled this week for the $860 million project. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) received final blueprints and renderings...
Las Vegas Metro Captures Strip Garage Robbery Suspects, Post-October 1 Shooting Response Shows Force
Las Vegas police arrested two male suspects in connection with three robberies that occurred late Monday night and into early Tuesday morning in Strip casino and shopping mall parking garages. The alleged perps have since been identified as 23-year-old Johnny Terrell Jr....
Ohio Casinos Set Revenue Records as Unseasonably Warm March Brings Gamblers Out of Hibernation
Ohio's four land-based casinos collectively won more than $81.7 million in March, the highest gross gaming revenue (GGR) in state history. Additionally, the state's six racetrack venues generated GGR totaling $96.4 million, also a new bar. Ohio separates its four commercial brick-and-mortar...
Atlantic City Casinos Report $723 Million Gross Operating Profit in 2017
The seven remaining Atlantic City casinos reported $723.2 million in 2017 gross operating profits from gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment. The revenue refers to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). According to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, all...
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox Reportedly Fielding Boston Casino Sale Inquiries, But No Guarantee License is Safe
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox is rumored to have engaged in "informal talks" regarding a potential acquisition of the company's $2.4 billion integrated casino resort near Boston, which is currently under construction. According to Bloomberg, a source who wished to remain anonymous said...
Masters Longshot Patrick Reed Scores Major Win for Las Vegas Sportsbooks
Patrick Reed was at 40/1 to win the Masters on Wednesday night. Sunday evening, he was donning the green jacket in Augusta, Georgia, after successfully fending off final round charges from some of the game's biggest stars. Jordan Spieth, who entered the...
