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Mississippi Could Amend Casino Law After Biloxi Project Controversy
Mississippi lawmakers in Jackson are considering legislation that would overhaul the state's rules on how new casinos along the Gulf Coast are approved. Senate Bill 2780 was introduced earlier this month by four Republican state Senators and one Democrat. The measure seeks...
Atlantic City Boardwalk Allocated $20M for Repairs, Preservation
The Atlantic City Boardwalk will undergo a $20 million repair to preserve the iconic waterfront promenade that dates back to 1870. On Friday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced $100 million in funding for 18 municipalities. The money is granted to...
Ohio Sports Betting Rules Amended To Prohibit College Player Props
Officials at the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) have amended their regulations on sports betting. They now prohibit sportsbooks from continuing to offer player prop bets involving college athletes. On the request of Gov. Mike DeWine (R) and the NCAA, the state...
Alabama Senators Set Odds on Casino, Lottery Package
Alabama state Senators have differing opinions on the chances of a commercial casino gambling and lottery bill finding support in the upper legislative chamber. That bill was passed by the state House of Representatives earlier this month. House Bills 151 and 152...
Caesars Danville Temporary Casino Helps City Fund Capital Projects
Caesars Danville opened its temporary pavilion tent casino last May. In less than a year, associated gaming tax revenue earmarked for the host city in Southern Virginia along the North Carolina border is already paying dividends. The Danville City Council this week...
Maryland iGaming Bill Gets Hearing as Brick-and-Mortar Play Wanes
Maryland iGaming legislation is set for a committee hearing in the state Senate next week. The consideration of online casino gambling comes as play continues to slow at the state's six brick-and-mortar commercial casinos. State Sen. Ron Watson (D-Prince George) introduced Senate...
Melco Resorts’ Lawrence Ho Not on Forbes Hong Kong Rich List
Melco Resorts founder, chairman, and CEO Lawrence Ho has lost his spot on Forbes' list of the 50 richest people in Hong Kong. Forbes this week unveiled its Hong Kong 50 Richest list, and for the first time in a decade, Ho...
United Arab Emirates Residents Not Gung-Ho About Legal Casinos
The United Arab Emirates (UAB) government, through its recently formed General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), is expected this year to consider legalizing casino resorts. Not much of the general public is supportive of the undertaking. A new poll conducted by "Dubai...
Bally’s Chicago to Open in Late 2026, Happy With Temporary Casino
During their 2023 earnings call, Bally's Corporation officials said they're pleased with the performance of the temporary casino in Chicago. They believe the permanent resort's construction time line remains on track. Bally's reported $2.44 billion in total revenue for its 2023 operations,...
Pennsylvania Casino Revenue Falls 12%, Matches Nationwide Trend
Pennsylvania casinos won far less money on their brick-and-mortar floors in January 2024 than they did in January 2023. The Keystone State's woes to begin the new year mirror much of the nation where retail play slowed. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board...
