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Cuatro propuestas de casino en Nueva York permanecen tras la aprobación de Metropolitan Park
Cuatro propuestas de casino compiten por tres licencias disponibles en el sur del estado de Nueva York MGM, Genting y Hard Rock son los favoritos Bally’s es el contendiente más débil Lo que en un principio se esperaba que fuera un proceso...
Federal Government Shutdown Could Further Strain Las Vegas Tourism
Travel experts hope the US government avoids a shutdown A shutdown could further hurt the Las Vegas tourism industry Congress continues to work in the Capitol to avoid a shutdown of the federal government at 12:01 am EST on Wednesday. Congress must...
Four New York City Casino Bids Remain After Metropolitan Park Approved
Four casino bids remain for downstate New York's three available licenses MGM, Genting, and Hard Rock are the favorites Bally's is the underdog Once expected to be a difficult process for the New York Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) to determine where...
Florida Senior Center Near The Villages Ran Illegal $24 Million Gambling Operation, State Alleges
Another Florida "arcade" is accused of running an illegal gambling house The proprietors are facing RICO charges, which carry a life imprisonment possibility A Florida senior center near The Villages in Sumter County allegedly ran an illegal gambling operation that generated more...
Publishers Clearing House Guarantees Future Winners Their Winnings Will Be Paid
Publishers Clearing House is again taking out insurance to protect its winners PCH was acquired in June by an online sweepstakes casino company Winners under the previous PCH ownership have seen their "forever" prize payments terminate The new owner of Publishers Clearing...
Kansas Sports Betting Tax Could Increase as States Continue to Seek Bigger Cuts
Kansas lawmakers are considering raising taxes on sportsbooks Kansas taxes gross sports betting revenue at 10% The 10% sportsbook tax is among the lowest in the nation Kansas sports betting taxes are primed for an increase as state lawmakers in Topeka seek...
Gaza War Has Increased Problem Gambling Among Israelis, Hebrew University Reports
The Gaza War has led to gambling problems among some Israeli men Gambling is a form of entertainment that some use to distract their mind Gambling, however, can lead to societal addiction The ongoing Gaza War has led to more gambling problems...
NYC Mayoral Race Odds Improve for Andrew Cuomo Following Eric Adams’ Withdrawal
Eric Adams is no longer seeking reelection as mayor of New York City Adams's exit has slightly improved Andrew Cuomo's chances Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani remains the betting favorite The NYC mayoral odds have tipped slightly in Andrew Cuomo's favor with New...
Casino.org Demolishes Guinness World Record for ‘Most Casinos Visited in 24 Hours’
Casino.org and two adventure seekers set a new Guinness World Record The team visited and gambled in 115 casinos in 24 hours It sets a new benchmark for the "Most Casinos Visited in 24 Hours" For over 30 years, Casino.org has been helping players find their...
Las Vegas Visitation Struggles Endure, but Casinos Benefit From Strong Baccarat Performance
Las Vegas visitor volume remains down in 2025 Despite fewer visitors, casino revenue has increased Las Vegas has experienced tourism woes this summer, with pundits citing the continued rise of resort and parking fees, dining check "tariff surcharges," tighter gaming odds, and...