7891 stories by Devin O'Connor
Mega Millions Flaunts New Format Success, Richer Winnings
Mega Millions overhauled its gameplay earlier this month, with the basic price to play jumping from $2 to $5. Officials with the lottery say the change has been a success. The Mega Millions Group, which operates the interstate lottery game from the...
Pennsylvania Skill Game Bill Proposes 16 Percent Tax, Governor Wants Higher Levy
A skill game bill has again been introduced in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania is home to thousands of the controversial games Gov. Josh Shapiro is supportive of legalizing and taxing the machines Another Pennsylvania skill game bill has been pitched in Harrisburg, but the...
Casino Crime News: California Police Seek Woman Wanted for Theft After Man Claims She Sat on His Lap
California police allege a woman pickpocketed a man at a tribal casino Casinos continue to warn the public about online casino scams Casino players should be vigilant when gambling Police in California are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a...
Florida Gambling Bill Would Elevate Illegal Gaming Convictions to Felonies
Florida lawmakers are considering elevating penalties for illegal gambling The proposed felony penalties would apply only to those who operate illegal gambling -- not players Unlicensed game rooms and arcades with slots continue to operate across the Sunshine State Another Florida gambling...
New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Pledges to Cease Atlantic City Casino Smoking
A New Jersey gubernatorial candidate pledges to end Atlantic City casino smoking Steven Fulop is the mayor of Jersey City Polling suggests New Jerseyans are ready for smoke-free casinos The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election has its first candidate who is running...
Atlantic City Casino Revenue Down Four Percent in March, as Table Players Find Luck
Atlantic City casino revenue from in-person gamblers was down in March iGaming continued its record growth New Jersey gaming revenue in the first quarter eclipsed $1.58 billion Atlantic City casino revenue from their physical slot machines and table games tumbled 3.7% year-over-year...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Odds of Being Released From El Salvador Prison Grim
Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains in a prison in El Salvador The Trump administration concedes he was wrongly deported Trump is doing little to ensure Garcia's return The odds of Kilmar Abrego Garcia being released from the El Salvadorian prison he was mistakenly...
North Carolina Sports Betting Tax Could Double Should Lawmakers Have Their Way
Tax rates on North Carolina sportsbooks could be going up Senate Republicans have suggested doubling the online sports betting tax The current levy on oddsmakers is 18% North Carolina sports betting operators are currently subject to an 18% tax on their gross...
Hawaii Sports Betting Odds Lengthen, as Chambers Converge for Compromise
Hawaii lawmakers are convening to try and find a sports betting compromise Opponents worry about problem gambling Proponents say Hawaiians already gambling on sports Sports betting legislation in Hawaii has been a surprising mover in 2025, but the push to bring legal...
Caesars Southern Indiana Remains Open Despite Worker Strike
Some employees at Caesars Southern Indiana have walked off the job The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians operates the Caesars-branded casino The casino was recently closed due to flooding Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth just south of Louisville along the Ohio River...
