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Atlantic City Casino Union Negotiations Continue, as Strike Looms
The Atlantic City casino union Unite Here Local 54 has authorized a walkout at any time after July 1, 2022, should new collective bargaining agreements with the nine resorts not be reached. Just a week...
NY Online Sportsbooks Petition for Lower Tax, Argue 51 Percent Far Too High
Some New York online sportsbooks are having a bit of buyer's remorse. That's after discovering the difficult regulatory conditions imposed on their mobile operations. New York's sports betting law levies the highest online tax rate...
Petersburg, Va., Mayor Faces Reelection Challenge From Anti-Casino Opponent
The mayor of Petersburg, Va., wants the state legislature to allow his city residents to ponder the economic benefits of authorizing a casino resort. But that support could dampen his chances of being reelected during...
Iowa Casino Moratorium Gains Gov. Kim Reynolds Signature, New Projects on Hold
The Iowa casino moratorium blocking the state Racing and Gaming Commission from issuing new gaming licenses for at least two years has received Governor Kim Reynolds' (R) signature. The Iowa Legislature last month sent House...
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Casino Coming Online After BetMGM, Sony Spin Partnership
The Wheel of Fortune Casino, the first fully-branded online casino platform in North America based on a television show, is set to launch in New Jersey. BetMGM tells Casino.org that the iGaming and sports betting...
Macau Suncity Junket Kingpin Alvin Chau Trial Set for September
Former junket executive Alvin Chau, 48, will make his defense against numerous criminal charges in September. The Macau native helped transform the Portuguese colony into the world's richest gaming hub after the enclave was returned...
Nevada Casinos Help Reduce State Unemployment, Las Vegas Adds 4,800 Jobs
Nevada casinos employ more people than any other industry in the state. With gaming flourishing in the first full year of nearly all COVID-19 restrictions being a thing of the past, resorts continue to seek...
Norfolk Harbor Park Stadium Address Change Allows Temporary Casino Operation
Norfolk's Harbor Park minor league baseball stadium has changed addresses. The change will help the effort to temporarily bring casino gambling to the venue. Harbor Park is home to the Norfolk Tides baseball team, which...
Downtown Las Vegas Gambler Wins $543K Progressive Table Game Jackpot
The California Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas was the site of the latest life-changing win in Southern Nevada. Boyd Gaming, which owns and operates the Cal, said a lucky guest who wished to...
Las Vegas Raiders Give $1M to Uvalde School District to Fortify Campuses
The NFL Las Vegas Raiders have bequeathed $1 million to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) in Texas. The Uvalde CISD's Robb Elementary School was the site of the May 24, 2022, mass shooting...
