7722 stories by Devin O'Connor
Polymarket Bettors Praying Their Pope Francis Bets Win, Kalshi Takes More Holy Approach
Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome Polymarket is offering bets on the pope's fate Polymarket deals in cryptocurrency Betting exchange Polymarket has ruffled some feathers for offering odds on the fate of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has been...
Hard Rock Atlantic City Staffers Awarded $10 Million Following Rocking 2024 Performance
Hard Rock gave $10 million in bonuses to its Atlantic City workers Hard Rock trailed only Borgata in AC gaming revenue last year Hard Rock is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City presented its...
Georgia Casino Bill Fails, Sports Betting Odds Remain Long
Legislation to authorize casinos in Georgia is dead Sports betting also likely won't find favor this year Religious conservatives oppose gambling in Georgia It appears Georgia lawmakers will once again fold on efforts to liberalize gaming in the Peach State. Another year,...
Atlantic City Homeless Keep Sneaking Inside Casino Resorts, Tropicana Official Says
Homelessness is a major problem in Atlantic City Casinos say homeless people sneak in When they're evicted, many quickly return Homeless people in Atlantic City have caused much unrest for casinos, as operators say those lacking housing continually sneak into the resorts...
Whitney Houston Slots Debut Online in Select iGaming Markets
Whitney Houston Slots have debuted online IGT is behind the branded games Whitney Houston died in 2012 Online slots using the likeness of Whitney Houston have debuted in select markets where internet casinos are allowed. It's been 13 years since Houston's shocking...
MLB Considers Lifting Pete Rose Ban Days After President Donald Trump Vows Pardon
Pete Rose's baseball ban could soon end Rose was permanently banned for betting on baseball President Trump supports Rose being inducted into the Hall of Fame Major League Baseball (MLB) is reportedly considering removing Pete Rose from the league's permanently ineligible list...
March Marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the United States
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month Problem gambling is rising, experts say The National Council on Problem Gambling is seeking a new leader March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual observance from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in Washington,...
Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Talks Delayed, as State Budget Complicates Matter
Atlantic City casinos pay a collective property tax The tax is based on the prior year's gaming revenue Talks to extend the tax scheme have slowed Discussions about Atlantic City casino property taxes have been shelved days after New Jersey Gov. Phil...
Jackson Casino Bill Dead in Mississippi, Committee Chair Says Votes Not There
A bill to allow a casino in Jackson is dead Mississippi lawmakers said the votes weren't there Jackson is economically distressed Legislation to designate Jackson, MS, for a commercial casino resort is dead in the state legislature. House Bill 1879 -- the...
Genting Empire Has New Day-to-Day Leader Following Abrupt Exit of Lim Kok Thay
Lim Kok Thay is out as president and CEO of Genting Group Genting owns and operates Resorts World casinos Genting posted disappointing 2024 results last week Genting Berhad, a Malaysia-based conglomerate involved in an array of business sectors from casino gaming to...
