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Las Vegas Locals’ Casino, Poker Palace, Being Reimagined by Truckee Gaming
Poker Palace is undergoing a complete renovation The North Las Vegas casino is a locals' gaming hall with smoking and nonsmoking rooms Truckee Gaming plans to overhaul the locals' joint Poker Palace, a North Las Vegas locals' casino, isn't closing after all....
Atlantic City Governance Will Remain Under New Jersey State Control
Atlantic City's governance will remain under state control for another year New Jersey's takeover of the casino town began in 2016 Atlantic City's governance will remain under the supervision of the State of New Jersey for at least another year. On Wednesday,...
Powerball Winners of $1.787 Billion Jackpot Likely Won’t Ever Be Known
Last Saturday's Powerball jackpot winners can remain anonymous The winning players were sold in Texas and Missouri The winners of the Saturday, September 6, Powerball jackpot likely won't ever be known, at least publicly. Last weekend, two life-changing lottery wins were delivered...
Macau Casino Outlook Upgraded, Analysts Forecast $31.1 Billion in 2025 Gaming Revenue
Macau's casino industry continues to be upgraded by analysts Macau is amid its most significant post-pandemic recovery Gaming revenue through August is up 7.2% from 2024 The Macau casino industry is experiencing its most significant post-COVID-19 comeback. Through August, casino revenue from...
Publishers Clearing House ‘$5,000 A Week Forever’ Ends After Company Bankruptcy
Publishers Clearing House winners say their prizes have stopped after the company went bankrupt PCH has since been acquired by an online sweepstakes company Another winner of a Publishers Clearing House (PCH) "$5,000 A Week Forever" promotion has come forward, telling the...
FAIR Bet Act to Restore Gambling Losses Deduction Shot Down in Military Bill
The FAIR Bet Act won't be included in the National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Dina Titus says she will continue the fight in Congress FAIR Bet would restore the gambling losses tax deduction to 100% House Republicans say Rep. Dina Titus' (D-NV)...
71-Year-Old Man Who Won Big at Jake’s 58 Assaulted in Parking Lot by 24-Year-Old
Jake's 58 Casino was the site of an attempted robbery on Saturday afternoon A 71-year-old man was the victim in the incident, police say A 24-year-old was quickly apprehended and charged with felony robbery A 71-year-old man was the victim of a...
Atlantic City Casino Workers Walk to Support Suicide Prevention, Fundraising Surpasses $1 Million
Atlantic City casino workers walked to support suicide prevention on September 6 The casinos have helped raise more than $1 million since 2020 Suicide because of a gambling addiction is rare Atlantic City casino workers once again came together to support suicide...
Encore Boston Harbor Unionization Continues as Cage Workers Join Teamsters
Casino cage workers at Encore Boston Harbor have unionized The Teamsters now represent the cashiers Encore Boston is heavily unionized The unionization of Encore Boston Harbor continues as casino cage employees have agreed to join Teamsters Local 25. In a release issued...
Nevada Isn’t Necessarily a ‘Happy’ Place to Live, Report Claims
Nevada ranks poorly in a new study on the happiest states Nevada ranked 40th in overall happiness Nevada's high unemployment weighed heavily If happiness is what you're seeking, Nevada might not be the place for you. With the highest rate of gambling...