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Cedar Rapids Casino Secures Key Ruling, $275 Million Project Details Opening
An Iowa judge has ruled that a 2021 gaming referendum in Linn County was valid The ruling is key to Cedar Crossing Casino continuing construction The casino is slated to open by the end of 20026 Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center,...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Says Atlantic City ‘Humming,’ Commits to Keeping Gaming Money in Garden State
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy could be open to allowing casinos outside of Atlantic City Three downstate New York casinos will open in the coming years The New York properties threaten Atlantic City and New Jersey's gaming industry New Jersey Gov. Phil...
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Sets Monthly Record as Gamblers Lose More Than $601 Million
Pennsylvania gaming revenue hit a record high in May 2025 Gamblers in the Keystone State lost $601.8 million last month iGaming continues to experience growth Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached a new monthly high in May as gamblers lost a record amount of...
Elaine Wynn, Co-Founder of Wynn Resorts, Leaves $2 Billion Estate to Family Trust
Elaine Wynn left her estate to a family trust While the executors have been named, the beneficiaries have not The future of Wynn's stock in Wynn Resorts lingers Elaine Wynn died on April 15 at the age of 82. The heir to...
Catawba Two Kings Casino in North Carolina Details Opening Timeline
The Catawba Nation continues construction of its casino resort in North Carolina Two Kings Casino Resort is being built in Kings Mountain, NC The permanent casino is slated to open in the spring of 2027 The permanent Two Kings Casino Resort continues...
Online Sweepstakes Ban Passes in a New York Minute, Bill Awaits Gov. Hochul’s Signature
New York lawmakers have passed legislation to ban sweepstakes sites Lawmakers say such online platforms violate the state's gaming laws New York joins a slew of states cracking down on sweeps New York lawmakers wasted no time in following State Attorney General...
Casino Real Estate Trust Gaming and Leisure Properties Joins iGaming Opposition
A casino landlord has joined a group opposing iGaming Gaming and Leisure Properties owns 68 casinos across the United States The National Association Against iGaming opposes online gambling aside from sports betting Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), the real estate investment...
Penny Slot Delivers Man $1.25 Million Jackpot Win on Father’s Day
A Texas man won big at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino on Father's Day The penny slot paid out more than $1.2 million The man's bet was just $4 A lucky gambler playing a penny slot machine at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle...
Virginia Casino Revenue Reaches Record High in May as Market Takes Hold
Virginia casino revenue hit a record high in May 2025 Rivers Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol reported record months Caesars Virginia remained the top-grossing casino Virginia casino revenue hit a record high in May as gamblers lost $85.4 million to the state's...
Massachusetts Online Casino Bill Slated for Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
iGaming is being considered in Massachusetts A hearing on legislation to authorize online casinos is set for next week Massachusetts is currently home to three casinos and online sports betting Legislation in Massachusetts to authorize, regulate, and tax online casino gambling will...