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Connecticut Sports Betting Expands With First Commercial Retail Sportsbook
Connecticut sports betting commenced at the state's two tribal casinos on Sept. 30. The Connecticut Lottery and its sportsbook partner, Rush Street Interactive (RSI), opened up their retail wagering today, October 25. Connecticut expanded gaming...
Iowa Greyhound Racing to End Next Year, as Casino Subsidy Concludes
Iowa is set to join the laundry list of states that have done away with greyhound racing. Officials at Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque, the lone remaining dog racetrack in the state, confirmed last week...
Nevada Casinos Could Soon Face Higher State Unemployment Tax
Nevada casinos have fared well in much of 2021, as Americans are finally permitted to travel leisurely. Many have opted for Las Vegas to release their pent-up demand for entertainment. Business has been good. Gross...
Sports Betting Aboard Carnival Cruises Begins, as Ocean Sportsbook Debuts
Sports betting continues to spread across the United States, 26 states plus DC now with legal sportsbooks operational. But the gambling activity last week embarked to its largest jurisdiction yet -- international waters. Legal sports...
Alan Lapidus, Donald Trump Casino Architect, Dead at 85
Alan Lapidus, the designer who became known as "Donald Trump's architect," has died. He was 85 years old. Lapidus envisioned numerous buildings for an array of high-profile figures. Along with the future president of the...
Virginia Casino Resort in Bristol Proceeding as Planned, Hard Rock Developers Say
A Virginia city that authorized the development of a single casino resort at a former shopping mall says the project is still a go. Bristol was one of four cities in Virginia that passed a...
Pope County Casino Dispute Unsettled Despite Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling
Pope County in Arkansas was allocated a single casino license by way of a 2018 legislative effort. But nearly three years later, the county home to Russellville remains without a commercial gaming facility. The Arkansas...
Connecticut Lawmaker Allegedly Stole Over $600K to Cover Mohegan Sun Casino Trips
A Connecticut lawmaker is facing a federal wire fraud charge. Law enforcement alleged that he stole more than $600,000 to fund his gambling excursions. Connecticut Rep. Michael DiMassa (D-West Haven) was arrested yesterday and charged...
Chicago South Suburbs Casino Race Down to Two, as State Rejects Proposals
The bidding process for the lone Chicago casino license earmarked for the South Suburbs is down to two. That's after the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) yesterday rejected two proposals. On Wednesday, gaming regulators disqualified casino...
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Gains Initial Approval for Underground Las Vegas Loop
Elon Musk wants to further change how people move about in Las Vegas. Musk's Boring Company has already improved the flow of people at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) by way of an underground...
