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Treasure Island Las Vegas COVID-19 Insurance Lawsuit Heading to Trial
Treasure Island Las Vegas is heading to trial in its quest to receive compensation from its primary property insurer for business losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 29, a federal judge in Nevada's...
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1B a Week After Mega Millions Hits for $1.13B
The Powerball jackpot for Monday night's drawing is an estimated $1 billion, the game's fifth-richest prize of all time. The one-time cash option is roughly $483.8 million. Both prizes are before federal and, possibly, state...
Hard Rock Northern Indiana Donates $3M to Downtown Gary Revitalization
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has made a $3 million donation to the City of Gary to help revitalize the downtown area. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton and Matt Schuffert, president of the Hard Rock casino,...
Macau Casino Win Tops Expectations, Gaming Revenue Climbs to $2.42B
The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported Monday that the enclave's casinos won MOP19.5 billion (US$2.42 billion) from gamblers in March. March 2024 marked a more than 53% year-over-year boost and was 5.5% better...
Saipan Casino Auction Includes Rolls-Royce Cars, Swarovski Crystal Dragons
An auction of assets owned by the bankrupt and shuttered Imperial Pacific Resort Hotel in Saipan is underway, and there are currently some deals for the taking. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) remains in a legal...
Winning Sports Bettors Being Limited Comes Into Focus in Massachusetts
Sports bettors who win more than they should in the eyes of oddsmakers are often limited or even banned from continuing to wager. It's a practice that most legal sports betting states permit, but gaming...
Feds Encourage Court to Consider Atlantic City Casino Hotel Pricing Lawsuit
The federal government is encouraging the United States District Court of New Jersey to accept litigation against several Atlantic City casino hotels. The request is based on allegations that the resorts conspired to increase their...
Georgia Sports Betting Efforts Fail Again in Atlanta Capital
Georgia will remain free of sports betting for the foreseeable future. The odds of sports gambling finding favor in the General Assembly seemed optimistic earlier this year. The body has been historically opposed to nearly...
Nevada Gaming Revenue Sets February Record, Casino Win Tops $1.3B
Nevada gaming revenue reached new highs in February, as the Super Bowl, Chinese New Year, and a bonus day because of the leap year combined to create an unforgettable month. The Nevada Gaming Control Board...
Mississippi Casino Project in East Biloxi in Jeopardy, Jackson Gaming Bill Rescinded
It was a busy week in the Mississippi State Capitol regarding gaming matters. One powerful lawmaker proposed allowing a commercial casino resort in Jackson, while other legislation stands to block a proposed $300 million gaming...
