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Former NJ Senate President and Atlantic City Ally Stephen Sweeney Mounts Gubernatorial Bid
Stephen Sweeney, the longtime New Jersey lawmaker who was a political newcomer, shockingly defeated during the 2021 election, is mounting a comeback with his eyes set on the highest office in the Garden State. Sweeney served as president of the New Jersey...
Vienna Town Council Opposes Fairfax Casino Through Legislative Agenda
The Vienna Town Council in Virginia's Fairfax County has formally opposed allowing a commercial casino in the area. Last week, the Vienna council, composed of Mayor Linda Colbert and six councilors, amended its 2024 Legislative Agenda to oppose a casino in Fairfax...
FanDuel Latest Sportsbook to Secure Market Access in North Carolina
FanDuel has secured market access in North Carolina by partnering with the PGA Tour. The Sports Business Journal broke the news that FanDuel, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, and the PGA Tour reached an operating agreement to bid for a sportsbook license...
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Files Civil Suit Against Disgraced Former Leader
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts wants to recoup alleged financial losses and legal costs from its former leader, That's after he was found guilty last year of extortion and accepting bribes. The tribe has been trying to build a casino resort...
Resorts World Sentosa Slapped With $1.7M Fine for Regulatory Shortcomings
Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore has been fined S$2.25 million (US$1.67 million) for regulatory shortcomings related to the integrated resort casino's anti-money laundering processes. Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) announced the financial penalty last week against Resorts World, one of two casinos...
Kentucky Sports Betting Exceeding Revenue Expectations, Gov. Andy Beshear Says
Kentucky sports betting is off to a fast start. Sports betting is the state's first significant expansion of gambling in decades -- aside from the Kentucky General Assembly passing legislation to solidify the legality of historical horse racing (HHR) machines in 2021....
Cherokee Nation Casino in Arkansas Gains Support From Pope County Quorum Court
The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) gained critical support this week for its $300 million Arkansas casino project called Legends Resort & Casino in Russellville. Pope County was one of two counties, with Jefferson the other, that Arkansans earmarked through a 2018 ballot...
Virginia Police Encourage Public to Snitch on Illegal Gaming Operations
Police in Virginia are asking for the public's help in identifying suspected illegal gambling operations. This week, Virginia State Police launched its Gaming Tip Line, an online form and telephone hotline where the public can tip off law enforcement regarding suspected illegal...
Maryland Casinos See Gaming Revenue Slide 3.5% to $157.7M in November
Maryland casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of a little more than $157.7 million in November, a 3.5% year-over-year decline. Maryland is home to six commercial casinos, all prohibiting indoor smoking due to state law. The monthly revenue report from the Maryland...
WinStar World Casino Debuting Online Gaming App in Oklahoma
The WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., the self-proclaimed "World's Biggest Casino," is expanding its gaming operations for guests on the destination's premises. WinStar officials this week announced a new gaming app is being developed that will allow users to...