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Ukraine Advertising on Gambling, Porn Websites to Inform Russians on War
The Ukraine government has disclosed that it has been purchasing media spots on Russia-facing gambling and pornographic websites. It claims it is doing so in an effort to better convey the tragedies and impact the ongoing war is having on the Eastern...
Massachusetts Lottery Seeks Online Sales Following Mobile Sports Betting Deal
The Massachusetts Lottery wants to go online. After the state motioned to authorize mobile sports gambling, at least one powerful state official in Boston says it's time to modernize the state-run lottery. A special joint legislative committee last week reached a deal...
Maryland Casinos Experience Best Month Ever in July, Gaming Revenue Tops $181.5M
Maryland casinos continue to defy dire economic circumstances, experiencing robust play on their gaming floors. In July, gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the six commercial properties totaled a little more than $181.5 million. That's, the best monthly mark in the state gaming...
Parx Casino Pennsylvania Takes Baby Steps Towards Hotel
Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pa., some 10 air miles north of Philadelphia, has pledged to build an on-site hotel since the property rebranded from Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack in late 2009. More than a decade later, Pennsylvania's top-grossing casino still does...
Tak Chun Junket Boss Levo Chan Formally Charged in Macau for Alleged Illegal Gambling
Tak Chun Group's former boss, Levo Chan, has been formally charged with numerous crimes in Macau, including operating an illegal gambling syndicate. The since-defunct Tak Chun Group was once considered one of Macau's largest junket operators. A subsidiary of Macau Legend Development...
Okada Manila Ousted Group Seeks Financial Disclosures From Kazuo Okada Firm
The Okada Manila ownership quarrel shows no signs of resolving anytime soon. The latest is that the ousted board of Tiger Resort, Leisure & Entertainment, Inc. (TRLEI), which is now operating under the identity Tiger Resort Asia, Limited (TRAL), is demanding that...
Richmond Casino Referendum Dropped, Developers Cite State Concerns
The Richmond casino referendum that city officials sought for the November 2022 ballot is being delayed by a year. Richmond was one of five cities the state qualified through 2020 legislation to consider a casino project. Each city is required to ask...
Massachusetts Sports Betting Won’t Start Soon, Gaming Regulators Caution Public
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) today held its first meeting since state lawmakers passed legislation to authorize sports betting. The special sports betting joint conference committee last weekend reached a compromise between two competing sports gambling measures. The separate rules were passed...
Penn National Gaming Rebrands to Penn Entertainment
Penn National Gaming is no more. Effective immediately, the regional casino powerhouse that controls the Hollywood brand will be known as Penn Entertainment. The Wyomissing, Pa.-based gaming operator today revealed mixed results for its third quarter. But the financial filing was overshadowed...
NFL Washington Commanders Seek Stadium Sports Betting License in Maryland
The NFL Washington Commanders football team is seeking a sports betting license for its home stadium in Landover, Md. FedExField, formerly Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, has been the home of the Washington NFL franchise since 1997. Owned by controversial billionaire Daniel Snyder,...
