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Chicago Casino Bidding Begins in April, City Hopes for Major Las Vegas Players
The City of Chicago plans to open what's expected to be a bidding war for its lone integrated resort (IR) casino license early next month. Chicago officials revealed this week that they expect the request for proposal (RFP) period to begin in...
Former Tribal Casino Supervisor in Minnesota Pleads Guilty to $300K Embezzlement
A former tribal casino supervisor has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 from her employer during a nearly seven-year span. Jennifer Lynn Boutto, 32, of Orr, Minnesota, admitted her guilt yesterday in Minnesota's US District Court. Boutto said while working at...
Maryland Casino Capacity Restrictions Lifted, as Gaming Industry Struggles Continue
Maryland casinos will no longer be subject to capacity limits beginning Friday, March 12, at 5 pm ET. Citing a decrease in the number of cases and hospitalizations and the ongoing distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced yesterday...
Brits Oppose Mandatory Gambling Limits, Poll Says New Rules May Fuel Black Market
A new poll finds that a slim majority of British voters oppose allowing the UK government to impose gambling limits. YouGov, a market research and data analytics firm headquartered in London, was commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) to complete...
Detroit Casino Revenue Down 29 Percent Without iGaming, Mobile Sports Bets
Detroit's three casinos collectively won just shy of $86.4 million last month. While that's a 29 percent year-over-year decline, there's more to the health of Michigan's commercial gaming industry than revealed in the monthly report. The February gross gaming revenue (GGR) statement...
Atlantic City Nears Travel Boom, as Warmer Weather and Vaccines Arrive, Survey Says
Atlantic City is ready for a comeback, a new survey finds. Stockton University's Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality, and Tourism (LIGHT) surveyed more than 800 people recently to gauge their attitudes and opinions on Atlantic City. The poll found strong...
UK Oddsmakers Abnormally Mum on Royal Family Furor
Oddsmakers in the United Kingdom don't typically shy away from a good scandal. But when it comes to the allegations of racism and bullying levied at the royal family by Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, bookmakers are avoiding the rumpus. During their...
Live! Casino Philadelphia Pressures Local Media Group to Change Logo
Live! Casino Philadelphia has successfully pressured a community media organization focused on hyperlocal news and events to change its logo. Chadds Ford Live was launched in 2009 to "provide an online news service and a community forum for the greater Chadds Ford...
Foxwoods Resort Casino Becomes COVID-19 Vaccination Site, Will Administer 1M Doses
The Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Ct., has joined Mohegan Sun in becoming a mass COVID-19 vaccination site. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which owns Foxwoods, announced today the opening of its vaccine facility. The clinic is located in the Rainmaker Casino's...
Stardust Casino Being Resurrected Online in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
The famed Stardust Casino is being revived online by Boyd Gaming and FanDuel in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In April, subject to final regulatory approval, the Stardust Casino will launch online gaming operations. FanDuel is rebranding its existing Betfair Casino in New...
