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Tax, Law Professors Argue Against Restoring IRS Gambling Deduction
An op-ed from tax and law professors argues against the restoration of the gambling deduction The professors opine that gambling isn't a business endeavor or occupation Tax and law professors from the University of Alabama and Rutgers have argued in an op-ed...
Fairfax County Schools Mull Naming Rights Sale as Tysons Casino Talks Continue
The Fairfax County School Board is considering selling naming rights to its athletics facilities Sponsorships would help the school address a $400 million deferred maintenance backlog Tysons, located within Fairfax County, is being targeted for a casino with state legislation currently under...
Gambling Ed? DraftKings Suggests High Schools Teach Kids About Gambling
Should the dangers of gambling be taught in high schools? A responsible gaming advocate for DraftKings thinks it would be smart to inform younger people about gambling Online casino and sportsbook operators DraftKings and its primary competitors, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, and...
Indiana Casino in Steuben County Would Generate Considerable Local Tax Revenue, Study Says
A casino in Indiana's Steuben County would generate millions of dollars in annual local tax revenue That's according to an economic analysis conducted on the county's behalf Indiana lawmakers and Gov. Mike Braun (R) have designated Steuben County as a possible host...
BetMGM Fined $100K in Pennsylvania for Know Your Customer Shortfalls
BetMGM has been fined $100K in Pennsylvania for failing to know its customers The regulatory infractions additionally included BetMGM's Borgata online casino BetMGM has been fined $100,000 in Pennsylvania for failing to prevent individuals from creating numerous wagering accounts on the iGaming...
Parx Casino Near Philadelphia Debuts Renovated Fox Chase Inn as Parxview Hotel
Parx Casino has opened an on-site hotel The Parxview Hotel has 160 guestrooms and suites Parx is the top-grossing casino in Pennsylvania Parx Casino in Bensalem, north of Philadelphia, has finally opened a hotel. Two decades after Parx parent Greenwood Racing told...
Fort Wayne Police Raid Convenience Store, Find Illegal Gambling and Fentanyl
A police raid in Fort Wayne found evidence allegedly tied to an illegal gambling operation Along with illegal gambling, the defendants face numerous felony drug charges The Allen County Sheriff's Office reports in a news release that a search warrant executed at...
Tysons Casino Supporters Rally at Proposed Resort Site in Fairfax County
Unite Here Local 25 members are rallying in support of a casino in Tysons Tysons, located in Fairfax County, has been targeted for a casino through legislation The Fairfax County government is opposed to the casino push Public support for a casino...
Indiana Casino Bidding for Northeast License Begins. Will Any Companies Bet?
Indiana is fielding applications for a casino in the northeastern part of the state Casino proposals can target Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties A casino in Fort Wayne is most likely to be pitched The Indiana Gaming Commission is fielding bids for...
Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Rebounds in February
Nevada casino revenue experienced year-over-year gains in February Gross gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip was up almost 1% to $696.3 million Statewide, casino players lost more than $1.23 billion gambling The Las Vegas Strip stabilized in February, as casino revenue...