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Maryland Sports Betting Not Serving State Population Adequately, Lawmaker Says
The Maryland sports betting bill, signed into law by then-Gov. Larry Hogan (R), in May 2021, called for one of the most comprehensive sportsbook programs in the entire country. But more than two years later,...
Macau Casinos Review Cybersecurity Systems Following Attacks on US Operators
Macau casinos have undergone intensive reviews of their cybersecurity systems following recent attacks on U.S. operators, namely MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. MGM's Las Vegas and regional operations across the U.S. remain disrupted because of...
$2B Powerball Winner on House Hunting Spree, Latest Buy a $47M Los Angeles Pad
The winner of the $2.04 billion Powerball prize that hit in November 2022 is using his newfound wealth to snag up expensive real estate in Los Angeles. Edwin Castro purchased a $2 Powerball ticket at...
MGM Cyberattack Likely Costing Casino Company Millions of Dollars a Day
The MGM cyberattack that began on Sunday, September 10, and continues to disrupt resort operations in Las Vegas and across the company's U.S. portfolio may be costing the casino giant millions of dollars a day....
Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Targeted in New State Legislation
Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) is no fan of smoking exemptions for certain businesses like casinos. For a second year in a row, the Allegheny County Democrat has introduced legislation in the Harrisburg capital that...
Pennsylvania, Nevada Gaming Regulators Pay It Forward, Assist Japan With Casino Controls
Gaming regulators in Pennsylvania and Nevada recently agreed to meet with a delegation from Japan that's responsible for licensing and governing the country's forthcoming casinos. Japan's National Diet, the legislature of the central government in...
Bally’s Corporation Donates $5M to Community College of Rhode Island
The Bally's Corporation holds a monopoly on commercial casino operations in its home state of Rhode Island. In the firm's ongoing commitment to civic stewardship, the casino operator announced a major gift to the state's...
MGM, Caesars Hackers Claim They Stole Six Terabytes of Data
The criminal organization behind the recent cyberattacks targeting MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment claims they stole six terabytes of data from the casino giants. Scattered Spider, an international hacking enterprise, has claimed responsibility for the...
Gaming Professor Says Responsible Gaming Programs Lacking in Effectiveness
September is Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM), an annual initiative from the American Gaming Association that highlights and promotes the commercial and tribal gaming industries' responsible gaming efforts. But a professor at Washington State University...
Las Vegas Convention Center Increasing Rent, Rate Bump to Generate $5M Annually
Event organizers at the Las Vegas Convention Center will soon need to pay higher rents to host their exhibitions at the 2.5 million-square-foot facility just a block east of the Las Vegas Strip. The Las...
