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Casino Supporters in Northern Virginia Form Political Action Committee
Supporters of bringing a casino to Northern Virginia by way of Fairfax County have formed a political action committee to raise funds to bankroll their 2024 initiative. Virginia Sen. David Marsden (D-Fairfax) plans to reintroduce...
Atlantic City Casinos Push Back on Atlantic Ave. Narrowing, File State Lawsuit
Several Atlantic City casinos have filed a lawsuit in New Jersey asking a state judge to halt a project that will significantly narrow Atlantic Avenue in the city's resort corridor. In November, Atlantic City was...
Formula One Turbocharges November Gaming Revenue to Record High
The inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix powered Nevada gross gaming revenue (GGR) to new highs in November, as statewide win climbed upwards of $1.37 billion. It's the best November ever, and the state's...
Biloxi Casino Pitch Stalled Over 15 Years Gains Site Approval
A Biloxi casino resort that's been pitched four times over the past 15 years has finally gained site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC). State gaming regulators last Thursday lent their blessing to RW...
Tennis Governing Bodies to Combat Player Abuse With ‘Threat Matrix’
The governing bodies of tennis are teaming up with Threat Matrix to curb online abuse of players. The International Tennis Federation (ITF), Women's Tennis Association (WTA), All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), and United States...
Royal Caribbean Extends Casino Club Earning Period for Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean is extending the 2023 earning period for Blue Chip Club members on its Celebrity Cruises. Royal Caribbean Group is the parent entity of Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. Both lines typically offer guests...
Michigan Online Casinos Experience Record November Due to Strike
Michigan online casinos presumably benefited from casino workers in Detroit going on strike last month. This Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reports that November online casino revenue totaled $175.3 million. It's the richest monthly haul...
Wisconsin Tribe’s $360M Hard Rock Kenosha Casino Resort Gives Details
The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin wants to spend $360 million to open a casino resort in Kenosha through a partnership with Hard Rock International, the gaming and hospitality conglomerate owned by the Seminole Tribe...
Powerball $620M Jackpot Ready to Deliver Christmas Miracle
Powerball has an estimated $620 million top prize up for grabs during its next drawing set for Saturday, December 23. The drawing -- coming just hours before Christmas Eve -- stands to deliver a lucky...
Rhode Island Senate President Says if Casino Smoking Offends, ‘Stay Home’
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D-North Providence) is known for fancying a fag. It's presumably why he's siding with smokers in the state's consideration of whether to end indoor tobacco use at Bally's Twin...
