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Showboat Atlantic City Waterpark to Break Ground, as Former Casino Changes Focus
The Showboat Atlantic City hotel is set to break ground this week on its $95 million indoor and outdoor waterpark complex. Philadelphia real estate developer Bart Blatstein has been focused on non-gaming attractions since he...
Florida Gaming Expansion Initiative Challenged by State Attorney General
A group in Florida working to expand gaming in the Sunshine State is inching closer to forcing a ballot referendum in November. But the state's chief legal advisor believes the initiative might run afoul of...
Georgia Favored in CFP National Championship, But History Likes Alabama
The Georgia Bulldogs enter tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship as the favorite. But the smart money might be on the Alabama Crimson Tide. The SEC showdown rematches Georgia and Alabama, following the Crimson Tide...
Las Vegas Casino Alleged Thieves Stuff Stolen Watch, Cash Inside Their Vaginas
Two Las Vegas women are accused of stealing a luxury watch and around $6,500 in cash from a guest staying at Caesars Palace earlier this month. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police allege that Nikki Grandel and...
Richmond Casino Project Back From Dead, as Councilwoman Pitches Second Public Vote
The rejected Richmond casino proposal that more than 51 percent of city residents voted against last November could find its way to the ballot for a second time. Richmond residents in the Virginia capital city...
Alabama Casino Advocates Intensify Campaign, Republicans Show Little Interest
A new year means a new legislative undertaking in Alabama to bring commercial casino gambling to the southern state. But the Republican-controlled legislature stands in the way. The Alabama Track Owners Association, which owns four...
LPGA Tour Gets Serious About Sports Betting, Strikes IMG Arena Partnership
The LPGA Tour is hoping to capitalize off expanded sports betting by way of increased fan engagement. Today, the leading women's professional golf tour announced a partnership with IMG Arena, a data distribution firm focused...
Atlantic City Casino PILOT Challenge Must Enter Mediation or Litigation Soon
The controversial Atlantic City casino tax bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature and signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) in December is being contested by Atlantic County. A judge this week gave the state...
Georgia Casino Debate to Intensify, Top Lawmaker Says Time to Let People Decide
Georgia is in the minority when it comes to casino gambling. The Peach State is one of only seven that does not have even a single commercial or tribal casino. A top state lawmaker says...
Powerball Jackpot Worth $632M Hit in California, Wisconsin
Powerball has kicked off 2022 in grand fashion. Two lucky players claimed last night's jackpot, worth $632.6 million. The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), which operates Powerball, said two tickets sold in California and Wisconsin each...
