7577 stories by Devin O'Connor
Cedar Rapids Strikes Casino Host Agreement With Development Group
On Tuesday, city officials in Cedar Rapids signed off on a host agreement for a possible casino resort. The Cedar Rapids City Council voted 8-1 in favor of a resolution that executes the city's Casino Development Agreement with two entities called the...
Caesars Virginia in Danville Churns Out Long Lines, Lofty Excitement
Caesars Entertainment this week opened its newest casino resort by way of Virginia's Danville. On Tuesday, the brand-new Caesars Virginia opened to a long line of guests who patiently waited for hours outside the $750 million integrated resort complex located on the...
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Reaches Record High in November
Pennsylvania gaming revenue soared to new highs in November as iGaming and sports betting set monthly records. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) revealed that gamblers lost more than $562.36 million in November 2024, a 26% surge from November 2023....
SAFE Bet Hearing One-Sided, Sports Betting Industry Forced to Sidelines
Tuesday's United States Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on whether the legal sports betting landscape needs federal oversight was missing a key star witness in the industry itself. The Judiciary Committee, led by Presiding Chair Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), held a hearing called,...
FTC: Casino Resort Fees Must Be Included in Upfront Hotel Rates
The upfront rates for casino resort hotel rooms will soon be pricier after the US government passed a bipartisan rule banning industry tactics that have been described as "bait-and-switch" pricing. Anyone who has stayed at a major casino resort is well aware...
Casino Planned for South Sioux City Near Former Atokad Downs Racetrack
The sixth and final casino Nebraska lawmakers and voters authorized through legislation and a statewide ballot referendum in 2020 is finally coming together. Ho-Chunk Inc. and WarHorse Gaming, subsidiaries of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, announced on Monday plans to overhaul the...
‘Violent, Drunken Thug’ Who Punched Crown Melbourne Patron to Death Loses Appeal
An Australian man who a Victoria Supreme Court justice labeled a "violent, drunken thug" has lost his appeal for a lighter sentence. On Tuesday, the Victoria Court of Appeal denied Tyson Armstrong's plea to have his 10-year prison sentence reduced. Justices Stephen...
Atlantic City Casinos Thankful in November as In-Person Revenue Turns Positive
Atlantic City casinos turned things around in November following a two-month losing streak. On Monday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported that the nine casinos in Atlantic City won $223.9 million last month from their slot machines and table...
Mississippi Lawmakers Field Proposal for Casino Resort in Jackson
Mississippi is home to one of the largest and richest casino markets in the United States. When lawmakers gather next month in the state Capitol in Jackson, a discussion about further expanding the gaming industry is expected. Mississippi is currently home to...
Hard Rock Bristol Off to Rocking Start, Virginia Casino Posts Revenue Record
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened its permanent resort on November 14. The $515 million destination experienced strong visitation and play during its first two weeks as gaming revenue soared to new highs in the Southern Virginia town. The Virginia Lottery...
