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Jamaica Doubles Down on Destination Casinos to Assist in Hurricane Recovery
Jamaica is moving forward with large-scale casinos at eligible resorts Jamaica has been home to small gaming rooms for many years Integrated Resort Destinations will bring more slots to the Caribbean As Jamaica continues its recovery efforts from Hurricane Melissa, a devastating...
Pennsylvania Hits Record $600M Gaming Revenue, but Traditional Casinos Are Fading
Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $602.4 million in March March marked the first time in 2026 that monthly GGR topped $600 million Online gaming is fueling the year-over-year revenue gains The Pennsylvania gaming industry continues to grow, as gross revenue in March 2026...
Defense Health Agency Flags Gambling As Security Clearance Risk
The Defense Health Agency is worried that more online gambling outlets are hurting military service members A comprehensive study on gambling problems in the military hasn't been conducted since 2018 The US Defense Health Agency (DHA) is warning service members that online...
bet365 Launches iGaming and Sportsbook in Michigan Through Tribal Partnership
bet365 is now live in Michigan for sports betting and iGaming The online gaming brand is marketing its platform aggressively through partnerships with the MLB Detroit Tigers and NHL Detroit Red Wings bet365 has officially launched its online sportsbook and casino in...
Ohio Senator’s Betting Tax Plan Could Unlock $200M for Schools and Stadiums
A lawmaker in Ohio wants to increase taxes on sportsbooks The proposed 2% sports betting tax hike would help sports venues and K-12 athletics Ohio State Sen. Louis Blessing, III (R-Colerain Township) has expressed his belief that raising Ohio’s sports betting tax to...
The Las Vegas Waitress Behind Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ Pledge
President Trump visited Las Vegas to tout his "No Tax on Tips" policy Trump says Americans finally have a president who believes and supports the working middle class President Trump is tracing his signature 'No Tax on Tips' proposal back to a...
Atlantic City Revenue Hits $237M in March—But the Gains Aren’t Shared Equally
Atlantic City casinos won $236.6 million from in-person gamblers in March 2026 Only three casinos saw higher revenues: Borgata, Caesars, and Ocean Casino iGaming and online sports betting continue to expand monthly gaming revenue While Atlantic City casino revenue edged up 2.5%...
Police: New Jersey Woman Accused of Leaving Baby in Car for Hours
A New Jersey mom is facing a felony charge in Pennsylvania for leaving her 14-month-old baby in a locked vehicle while she gambled for two hours The mother faces up to seven years in prison and fines up to $15,000 Pennsylvania continues...
Report: Hard Rock Abandons North Jersey Casino Plans Over NYC Concerns
Hard Rock is no longer interested in pursuing a casino in North Jersey The company recently sold its stake in a possible casino at the Meadowlands Racetrack Hard Rock International is no longer interested in developing a casino resort at the Meadowlands...
Fairfax Residents “Traumatized” by Push for Tysons Casino
Fairfax County supervisors continue to express gratitude to the governor for vetoing legislation that would have allowed a casino in Tysons Local government officials say the casino effort "traumatized" residents The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is happy to have an unwanted...