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7954 stories by Devin O'Connor
BREAKING: Police Seek Suspect Who Struck Trooper While Fleeing Encore Boston Harbor
A suspect fleeing police allegedly struck a state trooper as they drove off at a high rate of speed Police say the person of interest was reportedly carrying a weapon on the casino floor Police in Massachusetts are calling on the public's...
Malls Are Dying, Casinos Are Thriving. This JCPenney Is Being Targeted for Gambling
A former JCPenney at the Macon Mall could become a casino The casino is dependent on Georgia legalizing commercial casinos The pathway to casinos in the Peach State could take years The enclosed shopping mall concept, a staple of Americana in the...
Should Casinos Intercept Delinquent Child Support? Mississippi Thinks So
Mississippi casinos and sportsbooks will likely soon need to conduct delinquent child support checks before issuing W-2G IRS forms and major wins to gamblers There are currently 17 states that require gaming operators to intercept past due child support arrearages Mississippi is...
Mid-Atlantic Becoming iGaming Mecca, as Maryland Joins Virginia in Considering Online Casinos
Maryland is the latest Mid-Atlantic state to consider iGaming Virginia is also reviewing an online casino bill Four Mid-Atlantic states already have regulated online casinos The Mid-Atlantic is already an iGaming hub, with online casinos legal in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and...
Indiana Casino Relocation Bill Progresses in Senate, But Host of Possible Amendments Remain
Legislation to allow a casino in Northeast Indiana continues to gather support Full House Resorts wants to shutter its Rising Sun casino in favor of the northeast Legislation in Indiana to permit the relocation of the casino license in Rising Sun to...
North Las Vegas Casino That Shuttered Last Year Announces Reopening, New Name
Poker Palace Casino in North Las Vegas will open in mid-April The locals casino will reopen under a new name and ownership group The casino has undergone significant renovations A casino in North Las Vegas that closed last fall has undergone a...
Nevada Constituents Slam Dina Titus Over Move to Restrict Prediction Markets
Dina Titus wants Congress to ban sports and casino-style contracts on prediction markets Titus is being criticized for authoring the bill on behalf of Las Vegas casinos Many have claimed that Titus is attempting to protect her own pockets United States Rep....
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Ban Text Messages About Gambling
A New Jersey lawmaker wants gambling text messages banned Andrew Zwicker's bill is aimed at a fine of no less than $500 for any entity found breaking the rule Atlantic City casinos, sportsbooks, and online gambling platforms market via SMS Casinos, sportsbooks,...
Virginia iGaming and Fairfax Casino Bills Receive Committee Support
The Virginia Senate has fielded two gaming bills One bill seeks iGaming, while the other would allow a casino in Fairfax County Bills in Virginia to allow iGaming and a casino in Fairfax County have moved to the full Senate floor after...
Pennsylvania Illegal Slot Operator Who used Fake Machines Pleads Guilty
An illegal slot machine distributor has pleaded guilty in Pennsylvania The company was in cahoots with a skill game compliance director The company has forefeited $3 million in cash and assets to the state An illegal gambling enterprise that duped small businesses...