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Deadly Shooting Outside Horseshoe Baltimore Comes Just Days After MGM National Harbor Murder
A deadly shooting occurred near Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore Baltimore police are seeking the public's help in investigating the incident The Baltimore Police Department responded to a shooting early Wednesday morning outside the Horseshoe Casino along Russell Street. Law enforcement says gunshots...
President Donald Trump Jokes About Abolishing Taxes on Gambling Winnings
Is President Donald Trump considering eliminating gambling taxes? The president joked about doing so, but such a change is unlikely The gaming industry is simply seeking to restore the gambling deduction on losses to 100% The media went hysterical after President Donald...
Are Prediction Markets Poised to Take Over Sports Betting, Domestically and Abroad?
Prediction markets continue to be the talk of the legal gaming industry Kalshi and its competitors say state gaming laws don't apply to prediction markets, including sports event contracts No issue facing the legal gaming industry in the United States is more...
College Football Playoff Picks Las Vegas Host Committee for January 2027 Championship
Las Vegas hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2027 A host committee consisting of 12 local leaders has been formed Unlike the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket, in which Notre Dame's absence in favor of two Group of Five...
Tysons Casino in Northern Virginia Formally Opposed by Fairfax County Supervisors
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors formally opposes a casino Since 2023, state lawmakers have mulled legislation to allow a casino in Tysons A legislative effort to allow a casino resort in Tysons or anywhere else in Fairfax County is officially opposed...
President Trump Doesn’t Address OBBB Gambling Deduction Tax Change at Casino
President Trump appeared at the Mount Airy Casino Resort on Tuesday The president hyped his claims that the economy is roaring Trump didn't discuss gambling tax deductions as some had hoped Rep. Dina Titus is behind legislation to restore the gambling deduction...
FanDuel Casino Launches ‘Love Island’ as Branded Slots Popularity Rises
FanDuel Casino now includes a slot game based on "Love Island" Branded slots continue to grow in popularity online FanDuel Casino players can now enter the "Love Island" villa via a newly launched online slot game. Developed in partnership with Games Global...
Sweepstakes Casino Setbacks Continue as Indiana Fields Legislative Ban
Online sweepstakes casinos continue to face legal and regulatory scrutiny New legislation in Indiana seeks to ban the controversial websites and apps Online sweepstakes casinos are on a losing streak, despite "social" gaming websites and apps continuing to lobby state lawmakers for...
Thai F-16 Fighter Jets Bomb Cambodia Casino as Border Tensions Escalate
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia resumed on Monday Thailand bombed a border casino in Cambodia The casino was reportedly being used as a military installation Thailand and Cambodia, who are blaming each other for initiating the latest fighting, exchanged a series of...
Powerball Nears Top-Five Territory After Jackpot Skirts Players for 40th Drawing
Powerball rolled over for a 40th time after Monday's jackpot didn't hit The Powerball drawing for December 10 is an estimated $930 million The Powerball jackpot has bypassed players for 40 consecutive drawings. The Powerball run has led to the lottery game's...