7954 stories by Devin O'Connor
NPR Blasts Legal Sports Betting, Claims Help for Problem Gamblers Limited
NPR wrote a piece arguing more help is needed for problem sports bettors March Madness is the busiest sports betting season The gaming industry claims it takes care of its consumers National Public Radio, or NPR, argued in a Saturday report that...
Arkansas: Pope County Casino Dispute To Be Resolved Next Month in Federal Court
A federal judge in Arkansas will rule whether a casino is allowed in Pope County The Cherokee Nation has been seeking to build a casino in Russellville for seven years A referendum last year repealed the Cherokees' gaming permit The legal saga...
World of Hyatt Rolls the Dice on Casino Stays, Deal Extends from Las Vegas to Macau
Hyatt is running a rewards promo focused on casino hotels In Las Vegas, Hyatt is partnered with The Venetian, Palazzo, and Rio Hyatt is among the world's largest hotel companies The World of Hyatt, the loyalty program of Chicago-headquartered Hyatt Hotels Corporation,...
Las Vegas Strip Room Bookings Positive in Q1, Concerns Raised About Rest of 2025
Room rates on the Las Vegas Strip were up in Q1 A slight softening could be coming in the months ahead Visitor volume was down in January 2025 Social media remains abuzz regarding Las Vegas and the Strip, with countless insiders, influencers,...
Churchill Downs Gaming Parlor for Virginia’s Henrico County Moves Forward With Youngkin Veto
Churchill Downs will open another HHR facility in Virginia this year HHR stands for historical horse racing machines, slot-like gaming terminals Roseshire is planned for Henrico County Churchill Downs plans to open a multimillion-dollar gaming parlor in Virginia's Henrico County later this...
Court: Pennsylvania Skill Games Don’t Disqualify Businesses for VGTs
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that skill games do not disqualify a business from seeking VGT licenses VGTs are slot-like video gaming terminals The PA Gaming Control Board previously denied VGT licenses for businesses that participated in skill games The Pennsylvania...
Sports Illustrated Launching Prediction Market After Sportsbook Bet Busted
Sports Illustrated will launch SI Predict by the end of Q2 2025 SI Predict will offer sports-related contracts SI previously bet on traditional sports betting Sports Illustrated is readying a bet on the emerging prediction market industry where some federal and state...
Atlantic City Casino Guests Express Frustrations, Argue Resorts Out of Touch
Atlantic City casinos are facing criticism from their loyal guests Poor odds, dirty rooms, and little entertainment are top grievances Players say room comps have largely disappeared Executives of Atlantic City casinos might be wise to sit quietly for a moment and...
Mega Millions Ticket Worth $1.2 Billion Redeemed in California, Winner’s Identity Revealed
The Mega Millions ticket that won the December 2024 jackpot has been redeemed Rosemary Casarotti won the life-changing prize Casarotti chose the one-time cash option The winning ticket of the Mega Millions drawing on Dec. 27, 2024, worth more than $1.2 billion,...
Federal Sports Betting Bills Seeking Consumer and Player Safeguards Face Long Odds
Federal legislation to oversee state sports betting isn't likely coming soon Congress is reviewing two sports gambling bills Sports betting is legal in 39 states and Washington, DC Federal legislation seeking to place guardrails on legal sports gambling across the United States...
