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Seminole Tribe Gives $1M to Florida Gov. DeSantis PAC, Follows New Gaming Compact
The Seminole Tribe of Florida contributed $1 million this month to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis's political action committee (PAC). The recipient organization -- Friends of Ron DeSantis -- says its mission is to advance the...
Bally’s Corporation Donates $600K to International Center for Responsible Gaming
The Bally's Corporation has made the largest donation to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) so far in 2022. Founded in 1996, the ICRG is focused on conducting scientific research on gambling disorders and...
PGA Tour Docks Cameron Smith Two-Shot Penalty Late, Highlights Golf Betting Issues
The PGA Tour on Sunday announced a two-stroke penalty against Cameron Smith. The violations were for a wrong drop he took during Saturday's third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in...
Las Vegas Strip Retail/Dining Complex Planned, Replaces Hawaiian Marketplace
A Las Vegas Strip retail and dining complex project has been submitted to Clark County for approval. The more than 300,000-square-foot undertaking, if approved by local officials, would replace the recently shuttered Hawaiian Marketplace. Last...
Poarch Band Indians Defend Lobbying in Alabama, Reject Anti-Lottery Claims
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is defending the more than $1 million in political contributions the gaming tribe made to state lawmakers in Alabama last year alone. The only federally recognized Native American community...
Hollywood Casino York Goes 24/7, to Add Slots at Pennsylvania Satellite
Hollywood Casino York opened a year ago today, and Penn Entertainment is unveiling big news to celebrate the Category 4 satellite gaming property's anniversary. Category 4 casinos were authorized through the state's ample gaming expansion...
Las Vegas Casino Union Welcomes VP Kamala Harris to MGM Grand
The Las Vegas casino union that represents 60,000 gaming industry workers throughout Nevada met this week with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss several pressing issues. The Culinary Union, an affiliate of the national Unite...
Maryland Sports Betting for Washington Commanders FedExField Approved
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) yesterday lent its approval for FedExField to build an on-property sportsbook. The MLGCC found Maryland Stadium Sub, LLC, suitable for retail sports betting during its Wednesday meeting....
Massachusetts Sports Betting Becomes Law, as Gov. Charlie Baker Signs Compromise
Massachusetts sports betting is officially legal. That's after Governor Charlie Baker (R) on Wednesday signed the legislative compromise reached by the state Senate and House late last month. The US Supreme Court gave states the...
BetMGM Named Official Sports Betting Partner of NFL Canada
BetMGM, the digital sports betting and iGaming unit of MGM Resorts, has been designated as an Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Football League (NFL) in Canada. The pact, announced today, is only the...
