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Penn State Football Season Arrives at Key Moment for New Happy Valley Casino
It's been a brutally hot summer in Pennsylvania, with heat domes baking the state in June and July, but inside the Happy Valley Casino, the action has been cold as ice. The exterior of Happy...
‘He Stabbed Us in the Back and Front’: Fire Chief on Firefighter Accused of Stealing $1.6M to Gamble
Hambden Township Fire Chief Scott Hildenbrand didn't hold back after his longtime assistant chief was accused of stealing $1.6 million from the department to cover massive gambling losses. Former Hambden Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief...
Nebraska Online Sports Betting Campaign Confident of Ballot Place Despite Fraud Claims
Despite an ongoing investigation into petition signature irregularities, backers of Nebraska's online sports betting campaign remain confident the measure will qualify for the November 2026 ballot. A sea of Big Red Nebraska Cornhuskers fans is...
MGM Resorts Employees Power $4.6M in Local Charity Grants
Employees of MGM Resorts International, the largest US casino operator by gaming revenue, are giving back to the communities where they live and work. The exterior of MGM Grand Detroit is pictured. MGM Resorts, through...
Three-Month-Old Baby Dies at Black Hawk Casino After Police Report ‘Incident Involving an Infant’
A three-month-old baby died Saturday (Aug. 15) morning at the Ameristar Casino Resort in Black Hawk, Colo., after what police are describing as "an incident involving an infant." The Black Hawk Police Department says a...
Encore Boston Harbor Faces Strike Threat Over Wage and Benefit Demands
Operations at Encore Boston Harbor could grind to a halt on Sept. 1 unless Wynn Resorts signs a new collective bargaining agreement with union leaders. Encore Boston Harbor is pictured at dusk in a file...
Has the Gambling Boom Peaked? New Gallup Poll Shows Sharp Participation Drop
Gambling ads may feel inescapable, but a new Gallup poll shows fewer Americans are actually taking part—despite record exposure to sports betting, casinos, lotteries, and iGaming. A new Gallup poll finds that US adults are...
Virginia Lawmakers Who Backed iGaming Bill Receive $100K in Campaign Contributions
Virginia's online casino push went bust in 2026, but a handful of state senators in Richmond still walked away winners. An aerial view of the Virginia State Capitol and Capitol Square in Richmond. Virginia lawmakers...
Identity of Casino Developer Eyeing Roanoke’s Berglund Center Remains Secret
The Roanoke City Council hosted a lengthy public hearing on Monday (Aug. 17) about a proposed redevelopment of the Berglund Center into an entertainment district with a casino and hotel. The Berglund Center in Roanoke...
Seneca Niagara Launches $47M Renovation as Ontario Fields Casino Bids
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, overlooking Niagara Falls in Upstate New York, is set for a major renovation. Seneca Resorts & Casinos will invest $47 million at Seneca Niagara to upgrade 594 hotel rooms and...
