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Philippines Casinos Stirring Much Interest from Potential Buyers, Regulator Claims
The Philippines government owns and operates 43 casinos across the Southeast Asia nation. And with considerations to sell the properties ongoing, a top government official says numerous gaming companies have expressed interest in potentially buying the facilities. The Philippines is home to...
Nebraska Gaming Commission Ramping Up Staff as Gaming Expands Rapidly
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission's (NRGC) regulatory duties expanded greatly after the November 2020 election when state voters passed a ballot referendum that amended the Nebraska Constitution to allow commercial casino gambling at the state's six licensed horse racetracks. More than...
Trump Maintains 2024 Betting Lead Despite DeSantis, Scott Campaign Announcements
Former President Donald Trump has maintained his status as the betting front-runner to win the Republican Party's presidential nomination. That's despite recent entries from his primary competitors. Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and US Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) announced their...
‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Coming to Sands’ Londoner Macau Casino Resort
Las Vegas Sands debuted its $2 billion integrated resort called The Londoner last week on Macau's Cotai Strip. The reimagined Sands Cotai Central is now a London-themed complex featuring replicas of some of the UK capital's most iconic landmarks. That includes Big...
Seattle Casino Shooter at Large After Opening Fire Inside Washington Card Room
Seattle police say a casino shooter who opened fire inside a card room remains at large. The hunt for him continues nearly 48 hours after the assailant fired at and hit at least three people. King County Sheriff's deputies report that an...
Shreveport Casinos Reintroduce Smoking After City Council Lifts Temporary Ban
Shreveport casinos are reintroducing smoking sections on their riverboats after the city council last week voted to lift a temporary ban on indoor tobacco use passed during COVID-19. The Shreveport City Council ratified Ordinance No. 51 in 2020, which extended the Smoke-Free...
Hollywood Casino York in Pennsylvania Fined for Failing to Meet Security Requirements
Hollywood Casino York in South-Central Pennsylvania has been issued a fine by the state's Gaming Control Board for violating minimum security requirements. When the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) issued a Category 4 casino license to Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC (a...
Maine Sports Betting Officials Target November Launch
Maine sports betting could be up and running as soon as Thanksgiving, as state gaming regulators say the timeline to launch is coming together. Speaking with the Portland Press Herald, Milton Champion, the executive director of the Maine Gambling Control Unit, said...
D.C. Council Folds on Problem Gambling Funding, Redirects Sports Betting Taxes
The Washington, D.C., City Council this week moved forward with the district's 2024 fiscal budget plan. But they did so without addressing how the city plans to use tax revenue from sports betting that's supposed to fund problem gambling programs. During the...
Maryland Sports Betting Regulatory Bills Signed by Gov. Wes Moore
Three Maryland sports betting bills have been signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D) that will adjust certain regulatory conditions of the state's most recently expanded sector of its gaming industry. Maryland sports betting began at the state's brick-and-mortar casinos in...
