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Foxwoods Casino Tribe Seeks Economic Diversity, Acquires Consultancy Firm
The tribe that owns Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut has acquired a Florida-based government consultancy firm that primarily contracts with the federal government. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation announced this week it's acquiring WWC Global. The Tampa contracting group assists federal agencies in...
Caesars Virginia Demolishes Former Mill, ‘Three Sisters’ Smokestacks to Remain
Caesars Virginia is making progress on its construction site in Danville on the grounds of what was formerly the Dan River Mills textile site. Caesars Entertainment has partnered with the Virginia city to build a half-billion dollar casino resort on the 85-acre...
iGaming Could Generate $6.35B in Annual Taxes, Study Finds
A new report on iGaming tax benefits suggests US states could reap around $6.35 billion annually from the expanded gaming should they choose to legalize it. VIXIO GamblingCompliance was contracted by Light & Wonder -- formerly Scientific Games -- to probe just...
Macau Relaxing Quarantine Policy for Some, Casinos Unlikely to Benefit
Macau casinos experienced their worst month of the entire COVID-19 pandemic in July, as gaming revenue totaled just $49 million. For a meaningful recovery to initiate, China and the casino enclave need to reopen their borders and do away with mandatory quarantine...
Macau Casino Win Totals Just $49M in July, Lowest Gaming Revenue Month of Pandemic
Macau casino win in July 2022 totaled only MOP398 million (US$49 million), the lowest monthly revenue experienced by the six gaming operators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus continues to limit daily life in the Chinese gaming enclave. With the region on...
Richmond Casino Money Ballot Referendum Dropped by City Council
The Richmond casino ballot referendum that was to ask city voters how they'd prefer to use tax dollars generated by a theoretical commercial casino in town has been dropped. The Richmond City Council this week decided to forgo the casino money question...
Mega Millions $1.337B Winner Can Remain Anonymous Under Illinois Lottery Law
The person or persons holding the Mega Millions winning ticket that hit all six numbers during the July 29 drawing can choose to remain anonymous should they wish. Illinois is one of several states that does not require major lottery winners to...
Massachusetts Sports Betting Compromise Sent to Gov. Charlie Baker
The Massachusetts sports betting conference committee reached common ground just hours before the state legislature was set to adjourn for its 2022 session. House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-3rd Norfolk) announced the news of a sports betting compromise on Twitter. https://twitter.com/RonMariano/status/1554031859327279104 The agreement...
Mega Millions $1.337B Jackpot Finally Won, Winning Ticket Sold in Illinois
Mega Millions has finally been won after 29 drawings without a jackpot winner. Last night's $1.337 billion annuitized jackpot was hit by a single ticket purchased in Illinois. The winner will have the option of collecting the full jackpot value through an...
Omaha Casino Build Begins, First of Three WarHorse Nebraska Gaming Projects
The Omaha casino plan for Horsemen's Park is officially under construction. Nebraska voters passed a ballot referendum during the November 2020 election that amended the state constitution. It allows casinos at the state's six licensed horse racetracks. The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska...
