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Saipan Casino Resort in Northern Mariana Islands Has New Owner Following Auction
The casino resort in Saipan has a new owner The failed casino destination has sat closed since the COVID-19 pandemic The failed, bankrupt, and incomplete casino resort in Saipan called Imperial Pacific has a new controlling owner. In February, a court in...
Bally’s Atlantic City Unprofitable Through First Half of 2025
Bally's Atlantic City has not been profitable in 2025 Bally's is the only casino in AC losing money this year Q3, however, has been strong for the New Jersey casino town The future of Bally's Atlantic City remains murky after the Boardwalk...
UK Gambling Commission Fines B2B iGaming Operator ProgressPlay £1 Million
ProgressPlay has been fined by the UK Gambling Commission The UKGC says the B2B iGaming supplier violated anti-money laundering regulations On Thursday, the UK Gambling Commission assessed ProgressPlay a £1 million (US$1.35 million) fine for regulatory shortcomings. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, ProgressPlay...
Bally’s Atlantic City, IGT Given 30 Days to Explain Why $1.2 Million Jackpot Wasn’t Paid
A woman claims she won a $1.2 million jackpot at Bally's Atlantic City Bally's and IGT say the slot malfunctioned A legal case regarding the matter is ongoing Bally's Atlantic City and slot machine manufacturer IGT have been given 30 days by...
DraftKings Bans Credit Cards, Decision Comes After $450K Fine in Massachusetts
DraftKings will soon bar the use of credit cards The decision follows the online sportsbook being fined $450K Some states prohibit the use of credit cards for online gaming deposits DraftKings will soon no longer allow its online sportsbook and iGaming customers...
Casino Revenue Reaches $19.44 Billion in Q2 as Industry Growth Continues
Commercial casino revenue reached $19.44 billion in the second quarter The April through June period saw more gaming revenue growth iGaming and sports betting continue to make significant GGR gains Casino revenue in the United States continues to grow as new verticals...
Did Former Maryland PTA President Embezzle, Gamble $900K?
The former president of the Maryland PTA is accused of stealing $900K Some of the money went to cover gambling expenses, an attorney alleges Federal prosecutors are reportedly looking at the claims Federal prosecutors are reportedly looking into the financial actions of...
Macau Casino Heir Mario Ho Becomes Owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics
Mario Ho is now a co-owner of the NBA's Boston Celtics Ho is the son of the late Stanley Ho Ho's father held a monopoly on casino gambling in Macau The $6.1 billion sale of the NBA's Boston Celtics was completed this...
Atlantic City Workers Will Soon Have Additional Public Transportation Options
A direct bus from Vineland to Atlantic City will soon run South Jersey is expanding public transportation About 250 people in Vineland work at Atlantic City casinos Atlantic City is bustling, with 2025 marking a comeback for the casino town. For South...
Pennsylvania Casino Dealer Allegedly Pocketed Chips, Was Arrested for DUI
A table game dealer at Hollywood Casino York is accused of theft Pennsylvania police allege the dealer pocketed gaming chips The dealer was recently arrested for DUI A Pennsylvania casino dealer has seemingly hit rock bottom. Law enforcement in York, Pa.,...