7660 stories by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Sportsbooks Banned From Public College Partnerships, Sweeps Bill Remains
Public colleges and universities in New Jersey can no longer partner with sportsbooks NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed the sports betting marketing ban into law on July 8 Murphy has yet to act on online sweepstakes casino legislation This week, New Jersey...
Brazil Casino Legislation Postponed Again as Decades-Long Consideration Continues
Legislation to allow land-based casinos in Brazil has been set aside Casino bills have been considered in Brasilia since 1990 Brazil authorized iGaming with sports betting in 2024 Brazil casino legislation has been shelved yet again as Senate leaders chose to defer...
Harrah’s Columbus Casino in Nebraska Complete With Dual Marriott Hotel
Harrah's Columbus has opened its on-site hotels The Nebraska casino and racetrack has two Marriott facilities The live racing season at Harrah's Columbus ends this weekend Harrah's Columbus, NE, Racing & Casino in Nebraska is officially complete after the thoroughbred racetrack and...
Massachusetts Tribal Casino Seeks Booze, Additional Gaming Machines
The First Light Casino Welcome is hoping to expand The tribal casino in Massachusetts currently offers 50 slot-like electronic bingo machines The gaming facility is additionally seeking a liquor license A Massachusetts tribal casino is seeking permission to serve alcohol and increase...
Showboat Atlantic City Owner No Longer a Wanted Man After Paying $533K Debt
Bart Blatstein has paid an outstanding bill for electrical services Blatstein owns the noncasino Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City The Showboat is focused on families Philadelphia real estate businessman Bart Blatstein, whose Tower Investments owns the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, is...
Maine iGaming Bill Held Over by Gov. Janet Mills, Veto Likely
Maine's iGaming liberalization odds remain long despite state lawmakers passing online casino legislation Gov. Janet Mills opposes additional gambling, including iGaming The iGaming bill Mills received would give online casino rights to state tribes Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) has opted not...
Crown Perth Gains Critical Suitable Finding to Retain Casino License in Western Australia
Crown Resorts once again has full control of its Perth casino Crown Perth was deemed suitable to hold a casino license in Western Australia Blackstone owns Crown Resorts, the largest gaming firm Down Under Crown Perth has been found suitable to maintain...
Petersburg Casino Calling Local Businesses for Roundtable Chat on Partnership Opportunities
Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is under construction in Petersburg The $600 million casino is slated to open in 2027 Cordish is seeking local business partners The developers behind the $600 million Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg are looking to...
Bob Costas Refused to Promote Sports Betting While Calling Baseball
Bob Costas' father was a problem gambler As a result, Costas isn't a fan of sports betting Costas says he refused to read sports betting promos on air Broadcasting legend Bob Costas, who retired last year from play-by-play coverage after nearly four...
Rep. Titus’ FAIR Bet Act Garners Support of AGA After Group Faced Criticism for Supporting ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Rep. Titus has filed the FAIR Bet Act to restore the gambling losses reduction The One Big Beautiful Bill reduced the gambling tax loss reduction by 10% The American Gaming Association has faced criticism for supporting the One Big Beautiful Bill On...
