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Devin O'Connor
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National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program to Debut This Summer
The United States gaming industry is bigger than ever, and that comes with some societal costs, including problem play. A forthcoming nonprofit program seeks to aid problem gamblers with a one-stop resource to exclude themselves...
Missouri Sports Betting Campaign Reports Strong Public Support for Referendum
The Missouri sports betting campaign canvassing the Show-Me State asking residents to lend their John Hancocks to a petition seeking to initiate a constitutional ballot referendum in November says it's fielding robust support. Winning for...
Virginia Skill Gaming Bill Headed for Veto After Senate Rejects Younkin’s Changes
The Virginia skill gaming bill passed by the General Assembly only to be returned by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) with a myriad of changes was quickly rejected by the state Senate on Wednesday. Senators wasted...
JACK Entertainment Executive Says iGaming in Ohio Would Devastate Casinos
A top executive at JACK Entertainment, the Ohio-based gaming operator that owns two gaming properties in the Cleveland metropolitan area, says online casinos would push brick-and-mortar casinos into bankruptcy not unlike online shopping did with...
Jacobs Entertainment Sells Reno’s Oldest House for One Dollar
Jacobs Entertainment has sold what is believed to be among the oldest homes in Reno for just one dollar. Jacobs Entertainment remains on an investment spree in "The Biggest Little City in the World." The...
Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Bill Continues to Linger in State Capitol
Legislation in Pennsylvania that seeks to close the indoor smoking loophole afforded to casinos and certain other businesses passed a House committee last November. Five months later, the measure still hasn't been acted on by...
iGaming Revenue Soaring in New Jersey, Atlantic City Casinos Stable
iGaming revenue in New Jersey hit a record high last month with online slots and interactive table games winning nearly $197.2 million off remote players in the Garden State. The March gaming revenue report from...
Hard Rock Atlantic City Opening Beach Lounge During Memorial Day Weekend
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will open a new beach concept during the Memorial Day weekend running Friday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. After pleading with federal and state officials to restore...
Mega Millions Reportedly Mulling Substantial Ticket Price Increase
It's only a rumor for now, but reports are swirling that Mega Millions is weighing a substantial price increase for a basic play. Brett Smiley of LotteryGeeks.com reports that sources close to the discussion believe...
Pennsylvania iGaming Participation Grows, but So Do Responsible Play Challenges
A new study of the online gambling market in Pennsylvania finds that participation grew by 5% last year to 16%. It marked the first annual participation increase in the three years of the comprehensive review....
