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Penn National Gaming Acquiring Operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland
Penn National Gaming has entered into an agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) to acquire the operating rights of Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland. Penn National will pay GLPI $31.1 million in an...
New Jersey Sports Betting Sets Record, But Atlantic City Gaming Industry Bleak
Oddsmakers in New Jersey accepted a record $931.6 million in bets in November -- the all-time best month for any legal market in the United States. It's the fourth consecutive month that the Garden State...
US Supreme Court Reinstates Death Penalty for Arizona Man Who Murdered Friend Over Gambling Debt
The US Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Monday reinstated the death penalty for an Arizona man who was found guilty of murdering his friend in 1994 over a gambling debt. A year...
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos in North Carolina Remain Open, Defy Stay-at-Home Order
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino are remaining open, as commercial businesses are forced to close nightly on state orders. On Gov. Roy Cooper's (D) order, North Carolina entered a modified...
Connecticut Poker Player Pleads Guilty to $1M Tax Evasion, Faces Five Years in Prison
A Connecticut poker player and small business owner has pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion. The charge carries a maximum imprisonment of up to five years. Guy Smith, 62, of Shelton, waived his...
Addiction Doctor Who Laundered Money Through Pennsylvania Casino Sentenced to Prison
A doctor in Pennsylvania who pleaded guilty last year to drug distribution, health care fraud, and money laundering at Meadows Casino in the state will spend a year and one day in federal prison. Psychiatrist...
Wind Creek Bethlehem to Pay 1,600 Workers During Three-Week Casino Shutdown
Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania says it will pay approximately 1,600 workers during the state-ordered three-week shutdown of its casino resort. Wind Creek CEO Jay Dorris said he was disappointed with Gov. Tom Wolf's (D)...
Pennsylvania Casino Shutdown Came Day After Industry Pleaded with Gov. Tom Wolf
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) has ordered the state's 13 casinos to close their doors for a little more than three weeks. Naturally, the gaming industry isn't happy about it. Wolf announced new COVID-19 mitigation...
Macau Police Bust Alleged Online Gaming Hub Hosted in Enclave Limits
The Macau Judiciary Police says it has infiltrated an alleged online gambling operation that was conducting an illegal business from within the enclave. The law enforcement agency claims the internet gaming network had its servers...
Pennsylvania Casinos Ordered to Close December 12, Remain Shuttered Through January 4
The 12 casinos in Pennsylvania that are operating today will be forced to close this Saturday, December 12, at 12:01 am ET. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Today, the...
