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Family of Man Who Fell to His Death at Emerald Queen Casino Consults Attorney
A man accidentally fell to his death at the Emerald Queen Casino on Dec. 20 An attorney representing the man's family is seeking changes inside the tribal casino The family claims they are not seeking legal action at this juncture The family...
Alabama Woman Robs Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru, Gambles Stolen Money, Crashes SUV
An Alabama woman robbed a Chick-fil-A to gamble Two people in Pennsylvania were arrested for cocaine possession inside a casino A woman in Alabama is in custody after police say she held up a Chick-fil-A drive-thru and sped off with an unspecified...
Rhode Island Sports Betting to Expand, License Bidding Open
Rhode Island is fielding sportsbook bids The state lottery will compete with a commercial sportsbook Sports betting in Rhode Island remains limited to a single book, but that will change in 2026. The Rhode Island Lottery is fielding bids for a second...
Online Casino Gambling Coming to Maine, Tribes Gain Exclusive iGaming Rights
Maine is the eighth state to legalize iGaming Maine's federally recognized tribes will possess the exclusive rights to online casinos Maine is the eighth state to legalize online casino gambling after Gov. Janet Mills (D) announced she would allow an iGaming bill...
Iowa’s Q Casino in Dubuque Opens $75 Million Hotel
Q Casino now has on-site lodging The Iowa casino is preparing for future competition in Cedar Rapids The Q Casino in Iowa, a former greyhound track until racing ceased in 2022, is making a big bet on being able to return play...
Chumba Casino Expands Marketing Deal With Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing
Chumba Casino and 23XI Racing have extended their marketing pact Chumba is a sweepstakes casino operating in many states across the country 23XI Racing is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin Social sweepstakes platform Chumba Casino is expanding its relationship with...
Mega Millions Winner Comes Forward, Takes Cash Option on $983 Million Jackpot
The winner of the $983 million Mega Millions jackpot in November has come forward The winner chose the one-time cash option of $453.6 million, which came to $262.7 million after taxes The winner of the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot in Arkansas remains...
Comedian Nikki Glaser Announces Several Casino Stops on ‘The Stunning Tour’
Nikki Glaser's next tour includes numerous stops at casino resorts Glaser is among the biggest names in comedy Glaser is set to host the Golden Globes this Sunday Few comedians are currently bigger than Nikki Glaser, a 2025 Grammy and Golden Globe...
Nationwide Arena $400 Million Renovation Gets Larger Share of Casino Taxes
Casino taxes are supporting the renovation of Nationwide Arena The arena is set for a $400 million overhaul over the next four years Nationwide Arena is planning a $400 million renovation that's set to begin this summer. The multiyear project will be...
Indiana’s Wayne County Stakes $30K Bet on Casino Development
Economic leaders in Wayne County, IN, want to be considered for a casino Indiana lawmakers are reviewing two pieces of legislation related to casino locations Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that could authorize a 14th casino license or allow a current licensee...