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Police Sergeant to Stand Trial in Michigan for Ethnic Intimidation of Casino Security
A former police sergeant with the Westland Police Department will stand trial on ethnic intimidation, assault, and battery charges stemming from an incident that occurred at the MGM Grand Detroit casino in April 2023. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office announced Wednesday...
Live! Casino Philadelphia Fined $100K for Taking Proxy Sports Bets
Stadium Casino RE, LLC, the operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia in the city's Stadium District, has been slapped with a $100K fine for violating Pennsylvania's sports wagering regulatory conditions. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) signed off on a consent...
Cedar Rapids Casino Developers to Apply for Iowa Gaming License
The would-be developers of a commercial casino in Iowa's Cedar Rapids tell Casino.org that they'll bid for a state gaming license as soon as the moratorium on new concessions expires at the end of the month. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the...
Mohegan Named to Newsweek’s ‘Most Loved Workplaces’ List for 2024
Mohegan has landed the honor of being the only gaming company to snag a spot on the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2024 list, a Rolodex of admired employers compiled by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute. Best Practice Institute, a leadership development,...
Florida Gaming Regulators Afforded Personal Confidentiality With DeSantis Signature
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) members have been provided with personal confidentiality protections through a bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). Senate Bill 692 was introduced in January by state Sen. Travis Hutson (R-Flagler). The measure seeks to...
Virginia Lawmaker Remains Committed to Fairfax Casino, Says County Must Diversify
The Virginia lawmaker who earlier this year fought for a commercial casino opportunity for Fairfax County says he'll maintain the campaign when the Virginia General Assembly returns in 2025. Virginia Sen. David Marsden (D-Fairfax) worked with local real estate developers Comstock Companies...
Missouri Sports Betting Referendum Expected to Be Close, Poll Concludes
Missourians will likely vote for the next US president this November, and also whether they support the authorization of retail and online sports betting. Missouri State Secretary Jay Ashcroft's (R) office is currently validating the more than 340K signatures that the Winning...
Las Vegas Sands Makes Two-Time Major Golf Winner Collin Morikawa a Brand Ambassador
Las Vegas Sands on Monday announced six-time PGA Tour winner and two-time major champion Collin Morikawa as its newest brand ambassador. Sands says the partnership is a multiyear engagement that will see the Los Angeles native help promote the company's integrated resort...
Great Canadian Entertainment Sells Vancouver Island Casino to Tribe
Great Canadian Entertainment has agreed to sell Casino Nanaimo on Vancouver Island to a tribe making its entry into the Canadian gaming industry. Great Canadian Entertainment is selling the Nanaimo casino in British Columbia to Petroglyph Development Group Ltd., the economic arm...
Low-Cost Airline Volaris Expands Direct Service to Las Vegas
Volaris, a Mexican low-cost airline headquartered in Mexico City, is expanding its nonstop service to Las Vegas. Volaris announced it will begin running nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Tijuana starting this fall. The direct flights will operate daily on Tuesdays, Thursdays,...
