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FBI Reportedly Investigating Former Coushatta Tribal Chair, Council Members
The former chair of the Coushatta Tribe is reportedly under investigation The FBI and Louisiana State Police believe tribal officials stole money from the tribe Coushatta Casino Resort is northeast of Lake Charles The FBI, Louisiana State Police, and National Indian Gaming...
Washington, DC, Could Soon Have Poker and Blackjack Table Games
Table games might soon operate within Washington, DC The city's mayor has proposed allowing blackjack and poker The city's economy is changing amid a shrinking federal workforce Washington, DC, could soon have live dealer blackjack and poker games should the mayor of...
Philippines: Entire PAGCOR Board Resigns Amid President Marcos Government Overhaul
Philippines President Marcos Jr. is calling for all top government heads to resign The resignations led to the PAGCOR board and CEO resigning PAGCOR is the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation The entire board of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR),...
Rhode Island Casinos Seek More State Money as Smoking Ban Discussions Linger
Rhode Island's two casinos primarily benefit the state Bally's, which runs the casinos, is seeking more promotional tax money Bally's Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton offer slot-like video lottery terminals Rhode Island's two commercial brick-and-mortar casinos want more money from the state to...
Resorts World Las Vegas Hails Autonomous Rideshare Zoox
Resorts World Las Vegas has teamed with Zoox Zoox is an autonomous rideshare service Zoox is a subsidiary of Amazon Resorts World Las Vegas is among the most technically advanced casino resorts on the Strip. The $4.3 billion integrated resort, which opened...
Bally’s Boss Soo Kim Levies Accusations That NYC Bid is Being Shunned Because of Trump
Bally's wants to build a casino resort in the Bronx Bally's Chairman Soo Kim says The Trump Organization's possible benefit from the casino is lengthening its odds Bally's needs NYC officials to allow a casino development at the Ferry Point Park Bally's...
What’s Going on in Las Vegas? Casino Revenue Dips For Third Consecutive Month
Las Vegas casinos struggled in April, as gaming win slowed Gross gaming revenue on the Strip was down year-over-year by about 3% Criticism regarding supposed nickel-and-diming continues Las Vegas Strip casino revenue last month fell almost 3% from a year ago to...
Ohio Casino Operators Give Opposing Testimony Regarding iGaming
Casino companies in Ohio have differing views on iGaming Ohio lawmakers are considering two iGaming bills Online gambling, aside from sports betting, is prohibited in the Buckeye State Ohio casino representatives continue to make their cases for and against the state's consideration...
Wildhorse Resort Casino in Eastern Oregon Unveils $100 Million Expansion
The Wildhorse Resort & Casino is undergoing a $100 million expansion The project includes an additional hotel tower, a convention center, and a banquet kitchen The tribal casino is owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation The Confederated Tribes...
New Hollywood Casino Joliet Sets Opening Date Following $185 Million Build
Penn Entertainment is building a new Hollywood Casino Joliet The forthcoming Hollywood Joliet is a brick-and-mortar casino The $185 million project is almost complete The new Hollywood Casino Joliet will open on August 11 with more than 1,000 slot machines, 43 live-dealer...