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Ukraine Blocks Offshore Casino Platforms Operating from Russia
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Monday that his troops won't retreat from Bakhmut, the devastated Eastern Ukrainian city that Russian forces have sought to capture for over six months. Though far less impactful to the...
American Rescue Plan Money Used to Fund Downtown Las Vegas Marketing Campaign
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, passed by the US Congress and signed by President Joe Biden, was a $1.9 trillion stimulus spending package designed to speed up the country's economic recovery from the...
Philippine Casinos Win $3.3B in 2022, Near Pre-Pandemic Business Levels
Philippine casinos won PHP184 billion (US$3.3 billion) in 2022, a healthy rebound from the pandemic for the gaming industry in the Southeast Asia nation. Data released Monday by PAGCOR -- the Philippine Amusement and Gaming...
Arkansas Casino Revenue Climbs 9% in 2022 to $614M
Arkansas casino revenue last year topped $614 million, an all-time record for the state's recently liberalized commercial gaming industry. Gross gaming revenue (GGR), per the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, was north of $614.1...
Coney Island Casino Pitch Dubbed ‘The Coney,’ as Details for $3B Project Emerge
The Coney Island casino proposal from New York real estate giant Thor Equities in a consortium that includes Saratoga Casino Holdings, the Chickasaw Nation, and Legends Hospitality has a name -- "The Coney." Thor officials...
Harrah’s Columbus Racing & Casino Details Emerge in Nebraska
Caesars Entertainment this week released Harrah's Columbus Racing & Casino renderings, which will become the casino company's first destination in the Cornhusker State. Nebraskans amended their state constitution during the 2020 November election. The ballot...
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Voted Down in State Senate, Legislative Hopes Remain
Georgia lawmakers say the odds have never been better of a sports betting bill passing the General Assembly, but the Senate this week voted down such a legislative effort. The Georgia Senate voted 37-19 against...
Snoop Dogg Becomes ‘Chief Ganjaroo Officer’ of Crypto Casino Roobet
Snoop Dogg is synonymous with marijuana, and the hip-hop legend's newest gig puts cannabis directly into his job title. Snoop announced this week that he's partnered with Roobet, an online cryptocurrency casino, to become their...
Live! Casino Hotel Maryland Celebrates $200M in Local Community Grants
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland opened in 2012 in Anne Arundel County near Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Since the first slot machine was turned on at the property operated by Baltimore-based Cordish Companies, the local community...
Nevada Casinos Win $1.27B in January, Improve on Record-Setting 2022
Nevada casinos won just shy of $1.3 billion in January, an 18% year-over-year improvement on January 2022 that kicked off a record-setting year for the Silver State's gaming industry. January 2023 was the 23rd consecutive...
