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Mohegan Bringing Michael Jordan to $1.6B Inspire Integrated Resort in South Korea
Mohegan is bringing one of the world's most recognizable and popular sports stars to South Korea by way of its forthcoming integrated casino resort called Inspire. Mohegan, formerly Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is the commercial business arm of the Mohegan Tribe in...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Names Interim Director Following Karen Wells’ Exit
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has named Executive Director Karen Wells' replacement. Wells last month announced her plans to depart the MGC following a 10-year stint that included leading the gaming regulator through COVID-19. Wells joined the MGC in 2013 and initially...
Bally’s Prepping iGaming App in Rhode Island, Partners With Live Casino Supplier
The Bally's Corporation has found a third-party partner for its forthcoming iGaming operations in its home state of Rhode Island. Bally's on Wednesday announced an agreement with Stakelogic, a leading provider of online casino games and remote live dealer services. Stakelogic develops...
Coney Island Public Engagement Report Reveals Community Opposition to $3B Casino
A newly released study concludes that the majority of Coney Island residents are opposed to allowing a $3 billion integrated casino resort to be built at Surf and Stillwell avenues near the iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso's (D) office...
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Partnering With Mixed-Use Development for Luxury Hotel
Rush Street Gaming, the owner of Rivers Casino Philadelphia, has long planned a hotel for the city casino overlooking the Delaware River. Nearly 13 years after the casino opened, Rush officials say the firm is finally ready to bring the hotel to...
Cedar Rapids Government Sets Aside City-Owned Land for Possible Casino
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted Tuesday evening in favor of setting aside city-owned land for the possible development of a commercial casino resort. The parcel is located just west of the downtown area. A group of about 80 local businesspeople who...
Jake’s 58 Casino on New York’s Long Island Gains Preliminary Approval for Expansion
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel on New York's Long Island has already gained state approval to significantly expand its gaming floor. But before the property's planned $200 million expansion and renovation project can break ground, local approval from the Village of Islandia is...
Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots North of $1.22B for This Week’s Drawings
Powerball and Mega Millions will soon make at least two lucky winners extraordinarily wealthy. After no ticket matched the six drawn numbers on Monday night, the Powerball jackpot rolled over to an estimated $725 million for the game's next drawing on Wednesday,...
Donald Trump Allegedly Won $1M Coin Flip Over Trump Plaza Casino Deal
Before Donald Trump sought public office by way of the presidency, the businessman made much of his fortune in Atlantic City, where he developed several casino resorts. Trump hasn't owned a casino since 2014, but a new book released this week claims...
NBA’s Adam Silver Says Leagues Must Do Better Warning Young People About Betting
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver visited Las Vegas this week for the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) convention at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino on the Strip. While in Sin City, Silver discussed his belief that pro sports leagues have a responsibility to...
