7890 stories by Devin O'Connor
Bally’s Chicago Finally Pays Gambler Who Claims Slot Win Was Delayed Over Immigration Status
Bally's Chicago took more than a week to pay a gambler's slot mmachine jackpot The issue was regarding his immigration status Bally's Chicago has finally made good on a $1,250 slot machine win that hit on Dec. 20. More than a week...
Minnesota Police: Youth Softball Treasurer Stole $110K, Withdrew Cash at Casinos
A former treasurer of a youth softball league allegedly stole money by using casino ATMs A lawsuit claims the treasurer withdrew $110K in cash at tribal casinos Police in Minnesota say a former treasurer of a youth softball organization stole more than...
Is the Winning $1.817 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Arkansas Lost?
The $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot has not been redeemed The ticket could be lost, or the winner could be meeting with advisors before coming forward The ticket must be redeemed by June 22, 2026 The winning Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas that...
Reno Has a New Casino, as The Mint Opens Inside Former Harrah’s
The Mint Casino is open for play in downtown Reno The small casino space is located inside the former Harrah's resort There's a new casino in Reno, as The Mint recently opened inside the former Harrah's building. Reno's newest casino is also...
Lawsuit Alleges Drake and Streamer Adin Ross Deceived Consumers to Play Unregulated Online Casino Platform Stake
Drake and Adin Ross have been named in another lawsuit for their promotion of Stake Stake is an unregulated sweepstakes casino website A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Virginia's federal district court alleges that music superstar Drake and internet personality Adin Ross...
The Latest on Gambling Tax Law Changes That Became Effective Jan. 1, 2026
A new year means a new federal tax law Two gambling-related tax provisions were included in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" It's a new year, and with 2026 comes new tax implications for lottery players, casino gamblers, and sports bettors. The "One...
Crown Melbourne Casino Workers Strike During New Year’s Eve Festivities
About 600 workers at Crown Melbourne walked off the job during New Year's Eve festivities The United Workers Union rejected Crown Melbourne's most recent contract offer While the casino agreed to higher wages for current employees, it's seeking to pay new hires...
Andy Cohen Blasts Eric Adams During New Year’s Eve Telecast, Former Mayor Saved Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid
Andy Cohen is happy Eric Adams is no longer the mayor of New York City Adams was responsible for saving the Bally's Bronx casino bid Bally's Bronx was ultimately awarded a downstate New York gaming license Flamboyant television host Andy Cohen didn't...
Macau Casinos Win $30.9 Billion in 2025, Highest Annual Mark Since Pandemic
Macau casinos won $30.9 billion in 2025 The 2025 casino tally is the highest annual mark since 2019 Macau's momentum is expected to continue into 2026 The gambling capital of the world retained its title in 2025, as casinos in Macau generated...
Immigrant Claims His Casino Jackpot Wasn’t Paid Because of His Temporary Status
An immigrant says Bally's Chicago refused to pay out his winnings The man claims he won a $1,250 jackpot, but was denied his slot winnings An immigrant seeking asylum in the United States claims he's owed a more than $1,200 slot machine...
