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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...
Andrew Cuomo Odds Suggest Embattled New York Governor Will Remain in Office
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) is being called on to resign amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with female staffers. Political bettors believe he won't. At least five women have accused the 63-year-old governor of acting improperly during his tenure in Albany....
Former Casino Tycoon Steve Wynn Donates $50M to Hometown New York State Hospital
Billionaire Steve Wynn has given $50 million to a nonprofit healthcare system near his hometown in Central New York. In return, the Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica is renaming its new facility The Wynn Hospital. So far, there has been no...
Deadwood Sports Betting Bill on Governor’s Desk, But Mobile Wagering Killed
Legislation to allow Deadwood casinos to conduct sports betting has made its way to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's (R) desk. Senate Bill 44 easily passed the state House of Representatives yesterday by a vote of 58-8. The sports betting legislation was...
