6346 stories by Devin O'Connor
Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Claims Prize, but Florida Law Keeps Details Hidden
The August winner of the Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.602 billion came forward on Monday, September 25, to claim the prize, but lottery officials aren't saying much about the person's identity because of a recently passed law in Florida. Florida lawmakers and...
Nobu Hotel at Caesars Atlantic City Takes Reservations After $240M Overhaul
Nobu Hotel at Caesars Atlantic City is accepting reservations as the casino company's $240 million overhaul of the Boardwalk resort nears completion. Caesars Entertainment through its merger with Eldorado Resorts in 2020 agreed to invest $400 million into its Atlantic City casinos....
New Jersey Supreme Court Hears Ocean Casino Appeal for COVID-19 Insurance Relief
The New Jersey Supreme Court this week heard arguments from attorneys representing Ocean Casino Resort. The discussion was on why the Atlantic City business should be entitled to insurance coverage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ocean Casino, doing business as "AC Ocean...
Ryder Cup Odds: US Team Favored Stateside, Europe Favored Overseas
The 44th Ryder Cup Matches officially tee off on Friday, September 29, at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy. Friday's action begins at 1:35 am EST (7:35 am Rome time) with foursomes or alternate shots by partners. The afternoon...
WaterView Casino in Mississippi Removes Unwanted Four-Legged Guest From Property
The WaterView Casino & Hotel in Vicksburg, Miss., this week quickly escorted an unwanted guest from the property after it was spotted in the bushes outside the Mississippi riverboat. Local media reported that a small crowd formed outside the Western Mississippi riverboat...
Reno Named ‘Happiest Place to Live,’ Some Residents Not So Sure
Reno has been named the "Happiest Place to Live" in the United States by Outside, a magazine focused on outdoor activities, healthy living, and endurance sports. Located in the northwest section of Nevada, Reno is known as "The Biggest Little City in...
New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to Spend $137K on Armed Security
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) in New Jersey has approved spending nearly $137K to hire armed security guards. The security detail won't protect the Boardwalk or casino corridor, but the CRDA offices are located along S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Atlantic City....
Richmond Grand Resort Casino Developers Agree to Union Construction Terms
The would-be developers of the Richmond Grand Resort & Casino south of Virginia's downtown capital city will use union construction laborers should the project be greenlit through a ballot referendum in November. Urban One is a Maryland-based, Black-owned and Black-focused entertainment conglomerate...
Carnival Cruise Ship Casinos Up the Ante With Progressive Table Games
Casinos aboard Carnival Cruise ships and other vessels owned by the Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise operator, are being made over with new table games. Carnival's ships operating under the Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Princess Cruises this week...
Genius Sports Incorporates Betting Into NFL Live Stream
Genius Sports possesses exclusive rights to the NFL Official League Data for the sports betting industry through the pro football league's proprietary Next Gen Stats distribution network. Genius Sports is a sportsbook partner that provides live, real-time statistics that oddsmakers use to...
