8174 stories by Devin O'Connor
Menominee Indian Tribe Says Environmental Assessment for Kenosha Casino Favorable
Hard Rock Kenosha has fielded a favorable Environmental Review The EA was handled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs The EA moves the tribal casino project closer to federal approval Wisconsin's Menominee Indian Tribe says it has fielded a favorable Environmental Assessment...
Powerball Winner Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Battery Charge, Slapped on Wrist for Assaulting Police Officer
A Powerball winner has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in Florida James Farthing was originally charged with felony battery of a police officer Farthing has a lengthy criminal record A man who won a Powerball jackpot worth $167.3 million last year,...
Sen. Blumenthal: Prediction Markets Turned ‘War Into Casino Game,’ Bill Would Restore States’ Rights
Federal legislation seeks to give states the right to determine what sort of prediction market trading is allowed The Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act would also increase the minimum prediction market trading age from 18 to 21 United States Sen. Richard...
Massachusetts Sports Bettors Could Be Limited to $1K a Day, $10K a Month, Unless Affordability Check
Legislation in Massachusetts would limit how much sports bettors could bet The limit could be lifted if the bettor agrees to an affordability check Massachusetts bettors lost $865 million betting last year Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation that would place a series...
Hollywood Casino Columbus Announces Opening Date for 203-Room Hotel
Hollywood Casino Columbus will open its 203-room hotel this June The $100 million project additionally includes meeting facilities, a fitness center, and a restaurant Hollywood Casino Columbus will soon finish construction on its 203-room hotel and begin taking overnight reservations. Announced in...
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Launches Campaign to Combat Underage Gambling
"What's Really at Stake?" is a campaign in Pennsylvania to curb underage gambling The PSA comes from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month Gambling in Pennsylvania is more prevalent than ever before, with player losses reaching almost...
Fanatics Casino Expands WWE Slots Offering Ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas
Fanatics Casino has debuted WrestleMania: Road to Gold The online slot is available for real money play in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia Fanatics Casino tag teamed with the WWE last year for various pro wrestling-themed slots. The iGaming platform said...
Congressional Bill Seeks to Allocate Federal Funds For Gambling Addiction
A federal bill would allocate funds to help with gambling addiction The tax revenue would come from the US government's excise tax on sports bets The excise tax money currently goes to the General Fund There's little on Capitol Hill these days...
New Jersey Casino Association Has New President, Tenure Will Coincide With NYC Market Introduction
Hard Rock Atlantic City president is heading up the Casino Association of New Jersey The trade group represents the nine casinos in Trenton The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has a new leader in George Goldhoff, the president of Hard Rock...
Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Includes Nevada Surprise
Reno has been deemed one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Reno has many Irish pubs, is safe, and provides value, researchers report St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, with the annual festivities set for next Tuesday, March 17....
