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PENN’s $195M Hollywood Project Brings Second Land-Based Casino to New Orleans
New Orleans will welcome a second land-based casino in the coming years with a new gaming venue from Penn Entertainment. A flood wall built by the Army Corps of Engineers after Hurricane Katrina to protect...
FanDuel Defends VIP Program Following Backlash Over Bryce Harper Video
FanDuel is defending its responsible gaming practices after three congressional Democrats demanded answers about why a VIP sports bettor struggling with gambling addiction received a personalized Thanksgiving message from MLB superstar Bryce Harper. The sportsbook...
Greenbrier Casino to Remain Open Following $500M Deal Giving NY Firm Controlling Interest
The Casino Club at The Greenbrier will remain open despite the historic resort's sale to a private equity group that has not yet received approval to possess a gaming license in West Virginia. The Greenbrier...
Atlantic City Casinos Heat Up in July as Gaming Revenue Hits 14-Year High
After a slow start to the summer, Atlantic City casinos sizzled in July, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching its highest level since 2012. The Steel Pier Ferris wheel. Atlantic City casinos performed well in...
South Korean Police Raid $3B Illegal Gambling and CSAM Ring
South Korean police have broken up an international online gambling ring that used illicit pornography—including explicit media exploiting minors—to lure players to its sites. Incheon International Airport in Seoul is where one defendant allegedly involved...
Macau Bets $16B to Lessen Economic Reliance on Casino Gambling
Macau continues to seek ways to lessen its economic dependence on casino gambling. The local government announced this week a plan to raise non-gaming sectors' gross domestic product (GDP) contribution to 60% by 2030. Macau...
New Jersey Man Admits Defrauding Orthodox Jewish Community of $47M to Pay Gambling Debts
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to defrauding nearly 100 victims of more than $47 million through a Ponzi-like investment scheme, with much of the stolen money used to cover his "gambling habit." The...
Is It Gambling or Not? IRS Urges Public to Stick With State-Licensed Betting Platforms
The line between gambling and investing has never been murkier, with federally regulated prediction markets increasingly resembling sportsbooks. Yet the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is telling Americans to stick with state-licensed betting platforms when gambling....
Police Seek Public’s Help After Mysterious Death at Harrah’s in Atlantic City
Atlantic City law enforcement is asking the public for help as it investigates the mysterious death of a middle-aged woman inside a casino hotel room. A stock photograph shows Atlantic City Police cruisers near Caesars....
Greenbrier Warns Casino Club Could Close Amid Ongoing Resort Restructuring
The Greenbrier Casino Club faces potential closure as the historic West Virginia resort negotiates a refinancing deal with a New York private equity firm to stave off a hostile takeover bid from the owners of...
