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Mississippi Lawmakers Defeated a Jackson Casino—Now the City Council Is Fighting Back
Mississippi lawmakers have repeatedly killed efforts to legalize gambling along the Pearl River, but Jackson city leaders aren't walking away. The Jackson City Council is now weighing a proposal to sell 93 acres of city-owned...
NCPG Leadership Splinters as New Responsible Gaming Coalition Emerges
The National Council on Problem Gambling has led the field of addiction resources for over 50 years, but a recent $2 million deal with prediction market operators has heightened concerns over industry influence. Amid mounting...
Trenton Police Seize 70 Illegal Gambling Machines From 30 Businesses; Philadelphia Man Arrested
The Trenton Police Department, assisted by the New Jersey State Police Financial Crimes Unit, recently concluded an 11-month investigation into an illegal gambling operation spanning the capital city. Law enforcement officials announced Monday (Oct. 5)...
BetMGM Rewards Expands to Include Live Event Tickets via Gametime Partnership
BetMGM Rewards is betting that its members want more than just free sports bets and online casino credits. The loyalty program is expanding to give members access to live sports, concerts, theater, comedy, and other...
Standoff at Encore Boston: Unions Say They’ve Met With Wynn Just Twice Since Strike Began
More than 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor walked off the job on Sept. 4 following a breakdown in contract negotiations with Wynn Resorts. Now more than a month into the strike, union leaders say...
Trump PAC Funded by Casino Billionaire Will Reimburse Taxpayers for Controversial Ads
President Donald Trump's super PAC, heavily backed by the family of late casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, plans to reimburse the federal government after millions in taxpayer dollars were spent on 13 campaign-style advertisements. U.S. President...
Pennsylvania Casino Workforce Shrinks 3.8% as Rivers Philadelphia Recruits
The number of casino jobs in Pennsylvania contracted by 3.8% during the commonwealth's 2025–26 fiscal year. But for the nearly 600 workers impacted by the industry contraction, one Philadelphia operator is offering immediate opportunities. A...
Yokohama Set to Skip Japan’s 2027 Casino Licensing Window
Yokohama is virtually certain to sit out Japan's 2027 application window for two remaining integrated resort (IR) licenses, as none of the seven candidates in the city's upcoming mayoral election support backing a casino project....
Seneca Nation Claims Gaming Compact ‘Negotiated in Principle’ With ‘Hostile’ Gov. Kathy Hochul
The Seneca Nation has been at odds with New York officials since the state authorized video lottery terminals (VLTs)—slot-like machines the tribe argues violated its exclusive Class III gaming compact. The office of New York...
LDS Church Leader D. Todd Christofferson Condemns Gambling, Mobile Sports Betting
D. Todd Christofferson, a first presidency officer in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, denounced gambling in all forms during the faith's fall General Conference on Saturday. D. Todd Christofferson, second counselor, First...
