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Bally’s Corporation Campaigning for iGaming Privileges in Home State of Rhode Island
The Bally's Corporation wants to add Rhode Island to the list of legal iGaming states. The current Bally's Corp. was formed in 2020 after Rhode Island-based Twin River Worldwide Holdings (TWRH) acquired the iconic casino...
Puyallup Tribe to Redevelop Former Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma Property
The Puyallup Tribe in Washington state is planning to redevelop its former Emerald Queen Casino property in Tacoma, local planning officials confirmed through a records request. The Puyallup Tribe, one of 29 federally recognized Indian...
Maryland iGaming Could Benefit Equitable Early Childhood Education Trust Fund
Some lawmakers in Maryland believe the state's recent expansion of gaming to allow retail and online sports betting should be extended to permit interactive slot machines and table games. The possible tax benefit that such...
Pennsylvania, New Jersey Gaming Industries Begin 2023 Strong, as Revenues Surge
Casinos in Pennsylvania and New Jersey kicked off the new year strong, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the two markets climbed significantly from January 2022. Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been jockeying for the...
FanDuel Super Bowl Commercial ‘Kick of Destiny’ a Success Despite Criticism
FanDuel's Super Bowl commercial that aired during the third quarter of last Sunday's big game caused a stir on social media. Critics slammed it for being heavily produced, and possibly not as advertised. But the...
$2B Powerball Winner Identity Revealed, California Man Skips Lottery Celebration
November's $2.04 billion Powerball winner has come forward and revealed his name, but the lucky man who claimed the all-time richest lottery jackpot in US history isn't looking for additional publicity. After 40 consecutive drawings...
Commercial Gaming Revenue Tops $60B as 2022 Sets Another Annual Win Record
Commercial gaming revenue in the United States eclipsed $60 billion for the first time ever in 2022. It marks the second consecutive year that the US gaming industry reached a new yearly revenue benchmark. The...
Virginia ‘Casino Lady’ Sen. Louise Lucas Says State Has Enough Casinos, at Least for Now
Virginia Senate Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) successfully championed legislation in 2020 that ended the state's long prohibition of commercial casino gambling. Dubbed the "Casino Lady" for her repeated attempts to allow slot machines...
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Sports Betting After Chiefs Fans Prohibited from Super Bowl Wagering
Missouri lawmakers are hoping 2023 will be different than previous legislative sessions when it comes to authorizing sports betting. The Missouri General Assembly came close to legalizing gambling on sports last year. The House of...
Mississippi Gaming Chair Al Hopkins Dead, Backed Sports Betting
Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) Chair Al Hopkins died Sunday evening at the age of 81, the state has confirmed. Hopkins, a longtime Gulfport attorney, oversaw the state gaming commission since 2015. Hopkins retired from the...
