6472 stories by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino PILOT Challenge Must Enter Mediation or Litigation Soon
The controversial Atlantic City casino tax bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature and signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) in December is being contested by Atlantic County. A judge this week gave the state a January 13 deadline to enter into...
Georgia Casino Debate to Intensify, Top Lawmaker Says Time to Let People Decide
Georgia is in the minority when it comes to casino gambling. The Peach State is one of only seven that does not have even a single commercial or tribal casino. A top state lawmaker says 2022 could be the year the matter...
Powerball Jackpot Worth $632M Hit in California, Wisconsin
Powerball has kicked off 2022 in grand fashion. Two lucky players claimed last night's jackpot, worth $632.6 million. The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), which operates Powerball, said two tickets sold in California and Wisconsin each matched all six numbers during last night's...
MGM Resorts Shuffles Regional Leadership, Melonie Johnson Back to National Harbor
MGM Resorts is overhauling its leadership of four of the company's casino properties outside of Las Vegas. The casino operator this week announced that Melonie Johnson will return to MGM National Harbor outside DC in Maryland after a roughly year and a...
Treasure Chest Casino Near New Orleans Undergoing $95M Upgrade, Expansion
The Treasure Chest casino riverboat just north of New Orleans in Kenner, La., is undergoing a major renovation and expansion. Boyd Gaming, owner and operator of five Louisiana riverboats, including Treasure Chest, announced yesterday a $95 million investment into the Lake Pontchartrain...
Massachusetts Lt. Governor Candidate Says Legalizing Sports Betting a Priority
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) announced last month that he will not seek a third term. As a result, a slew of candidates are emerging, and one state lawmaker who plans to be on the Democratic ticket says sports betting should be...
Nebraska Casino Bill Seeks to Provide Each Venue 50-Mile Monopoly, Critics Respond
Nebraska casinos are in development after voters signed off on a ballot referendum in 2020. The state's Racing and Gaming Commission approved governing rules for commercial gambling last month, but a forthcoming bill seeks to determine where casinos can be located. The...
Martha Stewart Coming to Las Vegas Strip with Paris Restaurant
The name Martha Stewart might not conjure up thoughts of casinos and the Las Vegas Strip. But that's precisely where the media personality and businesswoman is embarking for her next venture. As Casino.org has been reporting since last July, Stewart is setting...
Aria Casino Site of Fight Involving R&B Star Jason Derulo, Las Vegas Police Respond
Aria Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip was the site of an altercation involving R&B star Jason Derulo early Tuesday morning. TMZ broke the news that two unidentified individuals heckled Derulo as he was leaving the MGM Resorts-operated property shortly...
Coeur D’Alene Casino Becomes Tribal Gaming Test Ground for New Machines
Coeur d'Alene Casino in northwestern Idaho has opened what's believed to be the tribal gaming industry's first-ever testing ground. The Worley, Id., tribally owned and operated casino says its "Discovery Den," which opened on New Year's Eve, features a smattering of new...
