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Ohio Republicans Voice Support for iGaming, iLottery After Serving on Gaming Study Panel
Several Republican state lawmakers in Ohio have voiced their support for the legalization of online casino gambling and internet lottery gaming after serving for three months on a study commission tasked with considering the future of the gaming industry in the Buckeye...
Petersburg Casino Referendum Approved for November Ballot
Voters in Petersburg, Va., this November will pick not only their next U.S. president but also decide whether they wish to allow a commercial casino in their city. On Monday, Petersburg Circuit Court Judge Dennis Martin signed off on referendum language drafted...
Monaco’s Monte-Carlo Casino Boarding Crystal Symphony Cruise Ship
The Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco's famed French Riviera is one of the world's oldest and iconic casinos. Owned and operated by the Société des Bains de Mer, a publicly traded gaming company headquartered in Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Casino announced Monday a...
Nebraska Legislature to Mull Online Sports Betting to Ease Property Taxes
The Nebraska Legislature reconvenes for a special session next Thursday, July 25, to discuss possible ways to reduce property taxes for homeowners. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) isn't exactly a fan of more gambling after voters in the Cornhusker State approved commercial...
Iowa Gaming Regulators Detail Timeline for Cedar Rapids Casino Bid
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) says it will consider a proposal for a commercial casino resort in Cedar Rapids following the state's recent termination of a moratorium on new gaming licenses. Effective July 1, Iowa's gaming regulatory is again free...
MGM Resorts International Opens Another Hotel in China
MGM Resorts International is living up to its name, as the Las Vegas-based casino operator continues to expand its international portfolio. MGM Shenzhen, a beachside hotel in the Yantian District overlooking Mirs Bay, recently opened on the northern side of the Hong...
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says Sports Betting Was Forced On Baseball
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has doubled down on comments he previously made that the professional sports organization didn't want sports betting to expand outside of Nevada. Speaking this week with The Dallas Morning News ahead of this weekend's MLB All-Star...
President Joe Biden 2024 Odds Lengthen Following NATO Press Conference
President Joe Biden addressed the nation and world on Thursday night for the first time since his dismal June 27 debate performance that left many of his supporters wondering if the commander-in-chief is mentally equipped to serve another four years. While the...
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...
