Mock Molotov-Cocktail Casino Bandit Pleads Guilty, Faces 40 Years
A Belgrade, Montana man who tried to rob a local casino while brandishing what turned out to be a fake explosive device pleaded guilty to felony robbery and arson Tuesday,…
Arizona Lawmakers Revive Sports Betting Bill, Odds Still Long
Arizona lawmakers are giving the issue of sports wagering a try for the second consecutive year. But doubts linger that the 2020 effort will be anymore successful than last year’s…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Slows Casino and Lottery Debate, Orders Review
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) says the state shouldn’t rush into authorizing casinos and a lottery. She added that until the facts and financial benefits are known, gaming bills shouldn’t…
Adelson may Trim GOP Donations as Virus Scare Hurts LVS Profits
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson is usually one of the largest donors to Republican candidates, and with 2020 being a presidential election, the GOP is likely…
LVS, MGM, Wynn Credit Ratings Vulnerable due to Macau Coronavirus
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) – three of the largest operators in Macau – could contend with credit headwinds in the wake…
Iowa Caucus Delayed First Returns Show Buttigieg Up as PredictIt Sees Strong Trading During Wait
The lengthy delay in releasing Monday’s Iowa caucus results might have been damaging to the Democratic party, but it did wonders for the political trading market. An Iowa farmer shows…
Virginia Casino Bill Advances, Five Cities Could See Gaming Referendums
Virginia casino bill SB 36 passed a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, moving forward the legislation that would allow commercial gaming resorts to be built in five cities. The Norfolk waterfront…
Ex-Miccosukee Employees, Conspirators Plead Guilty to Embezzlement
Eight Miami residents have plead guilty to various federal charges in an embezzlement scheme that led to the theft of $5.3 million from the tribal Miccosukee Resort & Gaming property,…
Maryland Lawmakers Launch $375M Push to Keep Preakness in Baltimore
A legislative effort is underway in Maryland to keep the Preakness at Pimlico. War of Will winning the Preakness Stakes on May 18, 2019 at the Pimlico Race Course. A…
Oklahoma Democrats Reject Gov. Stitt Education Funding Plan
Oklahoma Democrats are firing back at Governor Kevin Stitt’s (R) plan to continue funding public education during his ongoing battle with the state’s Native American casino operators. Gov. Kevin Stitt…