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Arizona Sports Betting and Gaming Expansion Package Introduced
Arizona is one step closer to joining 20 other states, plus DC, in regulating sports betting. State Rep. Jeff Weninger (R-Chandler), along with nine cosponsors, introduced House Bill 2772 this week. The legislation seeks to greatly overhaul gambling in Arizona. The bill's...
Donald Trump Conviction Odds Lengthen, as Dems Argue He Triggered Supporters
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins next week. Bettors wagering money on the outcome say there's little chance of conviction. Briefs have been filed from both sides of the legal drama. House Democrats said today that Trump triggered his...
Hard Rock Casino Workers in Atlantic City and Florida Receive Cash Bonuses
Hard Rock casino workers in Atlantic City and Florida will receive cash bonuses for their ongoing efforts to provide a safe environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hard Rock is dishing out several million dollars to thank its thousands of US casino employees....
San Manuel Tribe Gives 50 Businesses in Southern California $20K Each
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is stepping up to help struggling businesses in Southern California. The owner and operator of the San Manuel Casino in Highland, California, recently surprised 50 small businesses with $20,000 each. The tribe said the recipients...
Dustin Diamond Dead at 44, ‘Screech’ Actor Was No Stranger to Las Vegas and Atlantic City
Dustin Diamond, best known for playing Samuel "Screech" Powers on the beloved coming-of-age comedy series Saved by the Bell, is dead at the age of 44. Diamond died as a result of complications of stage 4 small cell carcinoma cancer. "He was diagnosed...
Alabama Lottery, Sports Betting, and Gaming Expansion Bills Set for Introduction
Alabama is one of only five states that does not have a lottery. That could change this year. State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) prefilled lottery legislation ahead of the Alabama Legislature's upcoming session, which begins tomorrow, Feb. 2. House Bill 199 seeks...
Macau Casino Win Down 64 Percent, Gaming Workers Top Priority for Vaccine
Macau casinos won MOP8.02 billion ($1 billion) to kick off the year. While the industry is showing some signs of a recovery, January 2021 reflected similar problems incurred throughout much of 2020. The $1 billion won in January represents a 63.7 percent...
Massachusetts Casino Study Finds Most Gamblers Unaware of Odds
A casino study conducted for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) concludes that the majority of players don't fully understand the odds they're facing while gambling. Gamres, a research and consultancy firm based in Canada, surveyed more than 1,500 gamblers in Massachusetts to...
Security Guard Shoots Man Dead at Florida Gambling Den
An unidentified man was shot and killed early Saturday morning by a security guard at a Florida gambling den. The incident took place at the Q-Time 777 in Lake City, Florida. Police said a security guard initially responded to a dispute between...
Caesars Entertainment Designated One of ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies’
Caesars Entertainment is being recognized as one of the country's most responsible companies when it comes to environmental, social, and corporate governance. Newsweek, in conjunction with Statista, published its annual "America's Most Responsible Companies" list for 2021. A total of 399 companies...
