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7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Bid Pledges LGBTQ+ Commitments
Caesars Palace Times Square would increase LGBTQ+ health care if the casino project is authorized The developers behind the $4 billion project have made $5 million in commitments to Callen-Lorde Callen-Lorde provides LGBTQ+ health care to patients regardless of their insurance status...
As Summer Pool Season Begins, Las Vegas Casinos Alerted About Prostitution and Drugs
Las Vegas pools are bustling with summer underway Nevada gaming officials are reminding casinos that they're responsible for all activity on their premises Casinos risk fines and other penalties if unlawful activity occurs on their properties Summer has officially arrived, and with...
New Jersey Online Sportsbooks, iGaming Platforms Likely to Pay Higher State Tax
New Jersey is expected to increase certain gaming taxes The tax hikes will impact iGaming and online sportsbook operators New Jersey's online gaming taxes will remain competitive New Jersey online sportsbooks and iGaming platforms are expected to see their tax rates hiked...
Oklahoma Attorney General Says United Keetoowah Band Gaming Compact Invalid
Oklahoma's top legal advisor says a tribal gaming compact is invalid The United Keetoowah Band is seeking to resume gaming operations The UKB sent the federal government a Class III gaming compact in April Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond says the Class...
The 13 Hotel Macau, a Financial Disaster That Cost $1.4 Billion, Sells for $50.1 Million
The 13 Hotel in Macau has reportedly been sold The hotel was originally to be a VIP-focused casino hotel The project cost most of Stephen Hung's fortune The 13 Hotel in Macau has a new owner, though the buyer hasn't yet been...
Scientists Say Blue Lighting Inside Casinos Influences Risk-Taking Decisions
Scientists say the color blue could encourage risk-taking Gamblers in blue-light environments might be more prone to incurring financial loss A new responsible gaming tool could be eliminating blue from casinos Scientists and researchers at the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute...
Publishers Clearing House Acquired by Online Sweepstakes Casino Company
Publishers Clearing House has been acquired ARB Interactive, the buyer, runs online sweepstakes games ARB is paying more than $7.1 million for PCH Publishers Clearing House (PCH) has a new owner in ARB Interactive, a Miami-based online sweepstakes gaming company best known...
Rhode Island Casinos Retain Smoking Privileges, Though Only in Enclosed Areas
Rhode Island casino smoking will remain State lawmakers passed legislation limiting casino smoking to enclosed chambers The smoking lounges must prevent any flow of secondhand smoke to the nonsmoking areas Rhode Island casino smoking will remain after lawmakers, on their final session...
Caesars Palace Online Casino Promo Faces Lawsuit, Complaint Contends Blackjack Players Must Bet $375,000
Caesars Palace Online Casino is facing a deceptive advertising lawsuit A public health advocacy alleges the iGaming platform's promotion misleads consumers Sign-up bonuses and other incentives are common in the online gaming industry The Caesars Palace Online Casino platform has been named...
Nazi Sympathizer Dan Bilzerian Happy Israel Being Shot At, as U.S. Intervenes
Dan Bilzerian is happy Iran is firing missiles at Israel Israel and the United States think Iran is nearing the completion of nuclear weapons Some Democrats say Trump overstepped his presidential authority in bombing Iran's nuclear sites Dan Bilzerian, a poker aficionado...