7575 stories by Devin O'Connor
West Virginia Casino Smoking Appeal Denied by County Officials
Mardi Gras Casino in West Virginia will remain smoke-free County officials denied a request to allow casino cigarette smoking Smoking is allowed in other WV casinos A petition from a casino in West Virginia to allow indoor tobacco smoking in designated areas...
Pennsylvania Skill Game Developer Opposes Legislation’s High Tax Rate
Another bill to regulate skill games in Pennsylvania has been introduced Skill games are slot-like gaming machines that include elements of skill A player's play can impact the payout rate New legislation in Pennsylvania to legalize and tax controversial skill games was...
Silverstein Properties Taps Rush Street Gaming for New York City Casino Project
Silverstein Properties and Rush Street have partnered on a NYC casino The group additionally includes the Parx Casino operator The multibillion-dollar scheme is targeting Manhattan's Far West Side Silverstein Properties has partnered with Rush Street Gaming for its multibillion-dollar integrated resort casino...
Pennsylvania Woman Allegedly Stole $50,000 in Rent to Fund Gambling Addiction
A Pennsylvania woman is accused of stealing rent money to gamble Police allege the 51-year-old stole more than $50K The woman in question remains on the run Police in Pennsylvania say a 51-year-old woman stole more than $50K in rent money to...
Rivers Casino, Rush Street Gaming Assisting Employees in Paying Down Student Debt
Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming have debuted new employee benefits Rivers workers can receive financial assistance in paying down their student loans Tuition assistance is also available Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming, which operates Rivers-branded casinos in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and...
Missouri Sports Betting Bidding Begins, Two Licenses Reserved for Fully Remote Books
Missouri is fielding sports betting applications Each casino can operate an online and physical sportsbook Missourians authorized sports betting during the 2024 election The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has officially opened its bidding period for online and retail sports betting licenses roughly...
Casinos in North New Jersey? Resolution Filed to Allow Slots and Table Games Outside Atlantic City
A bill to initiate a referendum to allow casinos in North Jersey has been filed The bill seeks to allow casinos at the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park racetracks There will be much opposition to the casino expansion push A proposed constitutional amendment...
Ohio Online Casino Bill Introduced, Brick-and-Mortar Resistance Remains
Another iGaming bill has been filed in Ohio Each online casino license would cost $50 million Some Ohio casinos oppose online gambling For yet another legislative session in the Ohio General Assembly, legislation to expand legal casino gambling to the internet has...
Mohegan Tribe Reportedly Shopping WNBA Connecticut Sun Franchise
Mohegan is said to be shopping the WNBA's Connecticut Sun The Sun have called Connecticut home since 2003 WNBA team valuations have soared in recent years The Mohegan Tribe is reportedly considering unloading its Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) franchise to quickly...
Commercial Gaming Revenue Reaches Record $72 Billion, Delivers Record Taxes
Commercial gaming revenue hit a record high for a third consecutive year Players lost a record $72 billion in 2024 iGaming and online sports betting operators continue to increase revenue Gamblers in the United States lost more money than ever before to...
