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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Plans Opening, Pending State Approval
Wind Creek Chicago Southland in East Hazel Crest, Ill, plans to open next week, but the owners of the newly finished casino resort say they're still awaiting final approval from the state. Wind Creek Chicago Southland comes from Wind Creek Hospitality, the...
Kewadin Casinos in Upper Michigan Going Smoke-Free
The handful of Kewadin Casinos on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, owned and operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, will soon prohibit indoor smoking and vaping. The Sault Tribe announced on its social media channels that effective Monday, November 11,...
Kamala Harris Campaign Spent Nearly $1.4B on 2024 Ads
Vice President Kamala Harris' unsuccessful bid for a job promotion at the White House cost almost $2.3 billion. According to the most recent financial disclosures, the Harris campaign spent $1.37 billion of that money on advertising. Since she became the Democratic nominee...
BetMGM Sharing Poker Players in Michigan With New Jersey
BetMGM has secured regulatory allowance in Michigan to connect its online poker players with players in New Jersey who are also utilizing the iGaming platform. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said on Wednesday that it "is pleased to announce" its granting...
Caesars Virginia Opening Next Month, WSOP Poker Room Among Casino’s Amenities
Caesars Virginia in Danville has an official opening date scheduled for next month. Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the co-developers, owners, and operators of the $750 million investment, tell Casino.org that the integrated resort casino will hold...
Chesapeake Beach Voters Reject Motion to Expand Gaming
Voters in Maryland's Chesapeake Beach pushed back strongly against a local ballot question asking about their eagerness to expand gambling in the idyllic town. Along with casting their pick for the next president of the United States, town mayor, and town council,...
2028 Presidential Betting Begins, JD Vance and Josh Shapiro Favored
The all-too-early race for the White House in 2028 is already underway, just hours after President-elect Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election. Trump is set to be sworn in for his second four-year term on Monday,...
Arkansas Casino License for Pope County Repealed During Election Day Referendum
Arkansas voters on Election Day amended their 2018 decision to legalize commercial casinos in Crittenden, Garland, Jefferson, and Pope counties. Six years ago, a statewide referendum authorized slot machines, live dealer table games, and sports betting in the Razorback State. The amendment...
Cordish Companies Finally Secures Access to Virginia by Way of Petersburg
The Cordish Companies on Tuesday gained market access to a gaming state it's desperately sought entry to for years. Voters in Petersburg, Va. heavily supported a local referendum for a $1.4 billion mixed-use development that includes a $600 million casino resort called...
Election Betting Apps Kalshi, Polymarket Top Apple App Store Charts
As the first polls close in only a matter of hours, two prominent election betting platforms have hit the top of the Apple App Store chart. Kalshi and Polymarket have risen to the top of the free apps available for download on...