8319 stories by Devin O'Connor
Illinois Casino Revenue Reaches a Record $1.9 Billion in 2025
Illinois casino revenue reached $1.9 billion in 2025 2025 was a record year for Illinois casinos Concerns about VGTs in Chicago overshadow Bally's $1.7 billion investment Gamblers in Illinois lost more money than ever before in 2025 at the state's 17 physical...
Star Entertainment Closing Corporate Office, Returning Governance to Three Casinos
Star Entertainment is winding down its corporate offices in Brisbane The shuttering will impact around 600 jobs, though some will be offered employment at the company's three casinos Star continues to seek reduced overhead Star Entertainment is closing its corporate offices in...
Sportico: Sportsbook Prediction Markets Launched With Few Responsible Gaming Safeguards
Sportsbook prediction markets launched with fewer responsible gaming resources That's according to a report in Sportico, which highlighted the lack of a helpline A new report from Sportico highlights the differences between sportsbooks' betting apps compared with their recent prediction market launches. Last...
Macau Casino Workers Treated With One-Month Bonuses, as City Sets Visitor Arrivals Record
Five of the six casino operators in Macau have announced annual bonuses The one-time payments are for non-executive workers Macau enjoyed its best year since the pandemic in 2025 Macau casinos enjoyed a prosperous 2025, and the six gaming companies are sharing...
New Jersey Colleges Now Required to Educate Students on Gambling Dangers
New Jersey public colleges must now offer problem gambling seminars The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey must be invited at least once a semester New Jersey colleges and universities that are part of the state's public system of higher education...
Family of Man Who Fell to His Death at Emerald Queen Casino Consults Attorney
A man accidentally fell to his death at the Emerald Queen Casino on Dec. 20 An attorney representing the man's family is seeking changes inside the tribal casino The family claims they are not seeking legal action at this juncture The family...
Alabama Woman Robs Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru, Gambles Stolen Money, Crashes SUV
An Alabama woman robbed a Chick-fil-A to gamble Two people in Pennsylvania were arrested for cocaine possession inside a casino A woman in Alabama is in custody after police say she held up a Chick-fil-A drive-thru and sped off with an unspecified...
Rhode Island Sports Betting to Expand, License Bidding Open
Rhode Island is fielding sportsbook bids The state lottery will compete with a commercial sportsbook Sports betting in Rhode Island remains limited to a single book, but that will change in 2026. The Rhode Island Lottery is fielding bids for a second...
Online Casino Gambling Coming to Maine, Tribes Gain Exclusive iGaming Rights
Maine is the eighth state to legalize iGaming Maine's federally recognized tribes will possess the exclusive rights to online casinos Maine is the eighth state to legalize online casino gambling after Gov. Janet Mills (D) announced she would allow an iGaming bill...
Iowa’s Q Casino in Dubuque Opens $75 Million Hotel
Q Casino now has on-site lodging The Iowa casino is preparing for future competition in Cedar Rapids The Q Casino in Iowa, a former greyhound track until racing ceased in 2022, is making a big bet on being able to return play...
