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7668 stories by Devin O'Connor
Ohio Casino Operators Give Opposing Testimony Regarding iGaming
Casino companies in Ohio have differing views on iGaming Ohio lawmakers are considering two iGaming bills Online gambling, aside from sports betting, is prohibited in the Buckeye State Ohio casino representatives continue to make their cases for and against the state's consideration...
Wildhorse Resort Casino in Eastern Oregon Unveils $100 Million Expansion
The Wildhorse Resort & Casino is undergoing a $100 million expansion The project includes an additional hotel tower, a convention center, and a banquet kitchen The tribal casino is owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation The Confederated Tribes...
New Hollywood Casino Joliet Sets Opening Date Following $185 Million Build
Penn Entertainment is building a new Hollywood Casino Joliet The forthcoming Hollywood Joliet is a brick-and-mortar casino The $185 million project is almost complete The new Hollywood Casino Joliet will open on August 11 with more than 1,000 slot machines, 43 live-dealer...
Steve Cohen’s Hard Rock NYC Casino Development Secures State’s Blessing
New York lawmakers have passed legislation to allow a casino in Queens The bill allows state and city-controlled parkland to be used for a commercial development NY Mets owner Steve Cohen is partnered with Hard Rock on the casino project Billionaire Steve...
No Las Vegas Myth Here: Archeologists Discover New Tombs in Luxor
Ancient tombs have been discovered in Luxor Luxor is an ancient city in Egypt Luxor Las Vegas' theme is based on the city Luxor is best known in the United States to many gamblers as a casino resort on the Las Vegas...
Carnival Running Limited Adults-Only Cruises With Casino Emphasis
Carnival is running a few adults-only cruises Scheduling issues with dry docks led to the casino-focused voyages Carnival isn't venturing away from its family-first mentality, a spokesperson says Carnival is best known for offering family-friendly cruises at reasonable costs. The world's largest...
Crown Resorts Appoints Former Western Australia Treasurer Chair of Crown Perth
Crown Resorts has named two new key officials to oversee Crown Perth Crown continues its corporate overhaul in hopes of being deemed suitable to conduct gambling games by government regulators Crown Perth is the oldest casino property in Crown's three-resort portfolio Embattled...
Georgia Businessman Floats Riverboat Casino, Upstream Battle Stands in His Way
A businessman in Georgia wants to operate a riverboat casino Georgia law currently bars most forms of gambling Georgia lawmakers, however, have seemingly eased their opposition to gambling recently A Georgia businessman wants to develop and operate a riverboat casino and events...
Legal iGaming Not Stopping Adults From Leaving Children Unattended Outside Casinos
Two Rhode Island adults are accused of leaving kids in a car outside a casino The incident occurred at Bally's Twin River Lincoln The casino's security team assisted in the arrests iGaming, where online casinos allow gamblers to lawfully gamble from their...
Northern Virginia Casino Spurs Differing Views From Democratic Lt. Governor Candidates
Six Democrats are seeking their party's ticket to run for lieutenant governor in Virginia The candidates have differing views on a casino in Northern Virginia Legislation to designate Fairfax County for a casino stalled earlier this year The six Democratic candidates seeking...