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Landlords of Hawaii Underground Gambling Hubs Face Harsher Penalties
Illegal gambling rooms in Hawaii remain a paramount problem on the island state, but Gov. Josh Green (D) and lawmakers hope to crack down on the illicit betting operations through a newly enacted law. Green this week signed Senate Bill 2197, which...
Live! Casino Pittsburgh Announces Renovation of Gaming Venue
Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield at the Westmoreland Mall is undergoing change. Owned and operated by The Cordish Companies, the Baltimore casino firm that additionally runs Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, a full-scale resort casino in Pennsylvania, renovation work recently began at...
Donald Trump Challenges Joe Biden to Golf Match, Oddsmakers Put 45 as Favorite
Former President Donald Trump is challenging the man he hopes to oust from the White House come November to an 18-hole championship golf match. The dare comes after the two United States presidents bickered about their golf handicaps during the June 27,...
Petersburg Casino Details Emerge as Virginia Lottery Approves City for Gambling
New details regarding the Petersburg casino project expected to go before city voters during the November 5 presidential election have emerged from would-be developers The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprises. Baltimore-based Cordish and Bruce Smith Enterprises, a Virginia firm owned by...
Casino Trade Group Endorses Federal Bill to Expand Human Trafficking Awareness
The American Gaming Association (AGA), the leading trade group in Washington, DC, representing the interests of commercial and tribal casinos across the United States, is supporting federal legislation that seeks to increase human trafficking awareness through education. Congressmen David Valadao (R-California) and...
Colorado Tribe Sues State, Governor Over Sports Betting Rollout
A Native American tribe in Colorado that holds a Class III gaming compact with the state is suing Gov. Jared Polis (D) and Colorado Gaming Division Director Christopher Schroder for how they rolled out sports betting in The Centennial State. In a...
MGM Resorts Teams With New York Yankees, VIP Events Forthcoming
MGM Resorts International is the first casino operator in the history of the famed New York Yankees to become a "Proud Partner" of the iconic MLB franchise. The winningest team in professional baseball history with 27 World Series championships, the Bronx Bombers...
Lottery Courier Service Lotto.com Celebrates 2M Customer Milestone
Lotto.com, a leading online lottery courier service, tells Casino.org that it recently signed up its two millionth customer. Lotto.com and its competitors, including Jackpocket.com and Jackpot.com, allow players in states where online lottery sales aren't permitted to purchase game plays via the...
Macau’s 13 Hotel Quietly Reopens After Sale Flounders
The 13 Hotel in Macau has reopened in a limited capacity after the resort's parent company failed to find a buyer for the $1.6 billion financial catastrophe. TDM Radio Macau broke the news that The 13 recently reopened a portion of its...
Manila Casinos To Benefit From Increased Air Traffic With Seoul’s Incheon International
Manila casinos are expected to benefit from the Philippines and South Korean governments agreeing to expand weekly air service between the two capital cities. Aviation government officials from the two Asian countries last week signed a memorandum of understanding that will increase...