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Kyle Kirkland, California Cardroom Owner, Challenges For Congress Seat
California businessman Kyle Kirkland is running for Congress to succeed U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California). McCarthy officially departed Congress effective December 31 after he was shockingly removed as House Speaker last October. Kirkland owns Club...
Macau Offering Free Bus Rides From Hong Kong for Taiwan Visitors
The Macau government is offering free bus rides to and from Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for eligible travelers from Taiwan and certain international places of origin. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO)...
Michigan Powerball Ticket Hits $842M Jackpot, Game’s Fifth-Richest Prize
Monday was a great start to the New Year for a lucky Powerball player in Michigan. After the Powerball jackpot evaded players for 34 consecutive drawings dating back to mid-October, a single ticket sold in...
Michigan Opens as 5-Point Favorite vs. Washington in College Championship
The top-ranked Michigan Wolverines (14-0, Big Ten) are the early favorites for the College Football Playoff National Championship against No. 2 Washington (14-0, Pac-12). Oddsmakers told Casino.org before the CFP semifinals that the winner of...
California Tribal Casino Bows Kid-Friendly Ninja Course and Trampoline Park
A California tribal casino some 70 air miles southeast of Sacramento in Tuolumne is making a big bet on keeping its resort bustling in 2024 with more family-friendly draws. The Black Oak Casino Resort is...
North Carolina Gets Seven Sportsbook Applications Ahead of Spring Launch
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission last week unveiled the list of companies that applied to receive retail and online sports betting privileges ahead of the agency's "recommended submission" deadline of Dec. 27. Sports betting...
Macau Casinos Win $22.7B in 2023, Trigger Nongaming Investment Increase
The Macau gaming industry capped off its first COVID-19 recovery year strong with December casino win exceeding analyst expectations. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Chinese enclave totaled MOP18.57 billion (US$2.3 billion) to end 2023,...
Delaware Online Sports Betting Begins, iGaming Sites Switch to BetRivers
Delaware online sports betting began last week through Rush Street Gaming's BetRivers Sportsbook. The Delaware Lottery in August announced BetRivers as its next iGaming partner after its relationship with 888 Holdings dissolved. 888 had conducted...
Christmas Delivers Macau Casinos Strong Visitation and Bookings
Christmas isn't exactly a major holiday in China. But Macau, one of two Special Administrative Regions (SARs) belonging to the People's Republic, was nonetheless busy on Dec. 25 and its surrounding days. The Macau Government...
Bally’s Chicago Faces Backlash for Chinatown Shuttle
Bally's Chicago is facing criticism for quietly running a free shuttle between its temporary gaming facility inside the historic Medinah Temple and the Windy City's Chinatown neighborhood. Reports surfaced this week that Bally's has been...
