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Evolution Closer to Exposing Entity Behind Unfounded but Damning 2021 Report
An Israeli intelligence firm was behind the Evolution 2021 report Black Cube claimed four years ago that Evolution operates in black markets Who commissioned Black Cube remains unknown New Jersey regulators found no evidence of Black Cube's claims Evolution AB, a leading...
Update: PGCB’s ‘Application Status Report’ Incorrect Re: State College Casino Filing
Update: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board tells Casino.org that the Bally's executive's application with the PGCB is for an interactive gaming license -- not a principal license with SC Gaming OpCo, LLC. The Board's "Application Status Report" as of April 20, 2025, listed the...
Nevada is the Most Gambling-Addicted State, but South Dakota and Montana are Next?
WalletHub has unveiled its list of the most gambling-addicted states Nevada takes the top spot again South Dakota and Montana near the top are surprising No surprise here: Nevada has again been recognized as the most gambling-addicted state. That's according to the...
New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force Recommends Ads Come With Warnings
The New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force has issued its recommendations The task force thinks gambling ads should come with addiction warnings Smoke-free advocates are upset that smoking wasn't recommended to be extinguished in Atlantic City casinos The New Jersey Responsible Gaming...
Las Vegas Sands Charitable Arm Donates $100K to 100 Black Men
Las Vegas Sands has given another $100K to 100 Black Men 100 Black Men works to empower Black teens and children Sands has supported the organization for years Las Vegas Sands has cut a check for $100,000 to "100 Black Men," the...
Pope Francis Death Renders $1 Million in Bets Against New Catholic Leader as Losers
Pope Francis is dead at 88 Polymarket is taking bets on who will be Francis' successor A new pope is typically announced within 15 days of a pope's death Pope Francis is dead at the age of 88. His passing comes on...
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Monthly High, as March Win Tops $574.5 Million
Pennsylvania gamblers lost $574.5 million in March March 2025 marked a new gaming revenue high in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania iGaming hit a record high, too The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported Monday that March was the best month ever for its licensed...
World Series of Poker Returning to Atlantic City With Harrah’s Circuit Stop
The World Series of Poker Circuit is returning to Atlantic City The WSOP Circuit is back in AC after a five-year hiatus Harrah's was the first-ever WSOP Circuit stop The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is returning to Atlantic City, the...
Cedar Rapids Casino Court Case to Determine Fate of $275 Million Project Begins May 7
The lawsuit challenging the Cedar Rapids casino begins May 7 The case was initially slated to begin this month Iowa gaming regulators have approved Cedar Crossing Casino, a $275 million investment Opening arguments regarding a $275 million casino planned for Iowa's Cedar...
Hard Rock Sacramento Readying for Expansion That Could Run $4 Billion
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento is set for another expansion The tribal casino is planning an entertainment and sports district south of the resort Hard Rock Sacramento is a partnership between the Enterprise Rancheria and the Seminole Tribe of Florida Hard...