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Native American Casinos Open on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Celebrations Scant
Most Native American casinos across the country are open today, as many federal workers have the day off to celebrate Columbus Day. But since last year, when President Joe Biden issued the proclamation, today is...
Texas Lottery Extends IGT Partnership Month After Renewing Scientific Games
The Texas Lottery, the nation's fourth-richest lottery organization in terms of ticket sales, has renewed its relationship with International Game Technology (IGT). The London-based gaming and lottery manufacturer has been with the Texas Lottery since...
Massachusetts Gaming Chair Expresses Sports Betting Frustrations
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) worked all day yesterday, seeking to iron out differences among commissioners and staff regarding the state's forthcoming sports betting market. But after hours of debate, the gaming agency failed to...
Marijuana Rescheduling Odds Remain Long Despite Presidential Pardons
The odds of marijuana being rescheduled in the federal Controlled Substances Act remain long. That's despite President Joe Biden this week announcing pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of "simple possession" of the drug. Biden...
Rocky Gap Casino Asks Court to Dismiss Former Employee Harassment Lawsuit
The parent company of Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Maryland has requested a federal court to dismiss a harassment lawsuit brought against the property by a former employee. Nevada-based Golden Entertainment, a casino operator and...
Hard Rock Bristol Off to Strong Start, Casino Achieving Virginia Gaming Economic Goals
Hard Rock Bristol in Virginia is reporting strong operating numbers since it made history in July by becoming Virginia's first legal casino. The temporary casino space, located in the former Bristol Mall, generated about $14.3...
Lake Tahoe Casino Demolition Begins, Makes Way for Health Care Facility
The Lakeside Inn and Casino on Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, was sold amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lakeside casino and resort, once a favorite hangout among locals, opened back in 1969. It announced its...
Martha Stewart Las Vegas Restaurant Panned By Food Critic Notorious for Poor Reviews
The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Paris Las Vegas is the latest restaurant to be scolded by New York Times food critic Pete Wells. Wells is notorious for panning restaurants, both new and old. He...
Michigan Gas Stations and Storefront Raided, Alleged Illegal Gambling Machines Seized
Three Michigan gas stations in the Detroit metro area and a Flint-adjacent retail storefront were recently raided by state law enforcement. They were allegedly operating unregulated and therefore unlawful gambling machines. Michigan Attorney General Dana...
Mustang Sally’s in Deadwood, South Dakota, Loses Gaming License Over Illegal Proxy Sports Betting
The owner of Mustang Sally's in Deadwood, South Dakota, is expressing remorse for knowingly violating the state's gambling and sports betting rules. The South Dakota Commission on Gaming (SDCG) recently reviewed numerous allegations that Mustang...
