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Pennsylvania Skill Games Ruling Appealed to State Supreme Court
Last month's landmark ruling that provided legal footing for Pennsylvania skill games has been appealed to the state's Supreme Court. In December, a Commonwealth Court affirmed a ruling from the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas. That decision ordered several machines branded...
Kenosha City Government Approves $360M Hard Rock Tribal Casino
The Kenosha city government on Wednesday night signed off on a $360 million Tribal casino pitched by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin in partnership with Florida-based Hard Rock International, a subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe. The Kenosha Common Council voted 11-6...
Ohio Casinos and Racinos Experience Record November, Revenue Tops $186.1M
Ohio's gross gaming revenue (GGR) from slot machines and table games topped $186.1 million in November, a record high for the month. Ohio is home to four casinos that operate slots and table games, and seven racinos that operate only slots. Technically,...
Brazil Legalizes Sports Betting and iGaming, Launch Expected Late 2024
Over the holidays, Brazil officially authorized sports betting and online casino gambling in the world's seventh-most populated country. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Bill of Law 3626/23 on December 30. The National Congress of Brazil lent its support to the...
Maine Tribes Seek iGaming Privileges After Launching Online Sportsbooks
Online sports betting in Maine began last November after Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed legislation into law in May 2022. The edict allows the state's federally recognized tribes to partner with sportsbook operators. The 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act treats...
Atlantic City Stabbings on New Year’s Day Show Resort Corridor Safety Crisis
Atlantic City was the site of two fatal stabbings on New Year's Day that police believe to be unrelated incidents. Law enforcement said they responded to the first stabbing around 6:15 a.m. Monday morning. That's after receiving a 9-1-1 call regarding a...
Kyle Kirkland, California Cardroom Owner, Challenges For Congress Seat
California businessman Kyle Kirkland is running for Congress to succeed U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California). McCarthy officially departed Congress effective December 31 after he was shockingly removed as House Speaker last October. Kirkland owns Club One Casino in Fresno, a cardroom that...
Macau Offering Free Bus Rides From Hong Kong for Taiwan Visitors
The Macau government is offering free bus rides to and from Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for eligible travelers from Taiwan and certain international places of origin. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has launched a complimentary travel program between...
Michigan Powerball Ticket Hits $842M Jackpot, Game’s Fifth-Richest Prize
Monday was a great start to the New Year for a lucky Powerball player in Michigan. After the Powerball jackpot evaded players for 34 consecutive drawings dating back to mid-October, a single ticket sold in Michigan matched the five drawn white balls...
Michigan Opens as 5-Point Favorite vs. Washington in College Championship
The top-ranked Michigan Wolverines (14-0, Big Ten) are the early favorites for the College Football Playoff National Championship against No. 2 Washington (14-0, Pac-12). Oddsmakers told Casino.org before the CFP semifinals that the winner of the Michigan-Alabama showdown in the Rose Bowl...
