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Oddsmakers Offer Lines on Donald Trump’s Post-Presidency Life, Where He’ll Live, What He’ll Do
Donald Trump is set to exit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on Jan. 20, 2021. That's prompted online oddsmakers to offer lines on what the future holds for the 45th president of the United States. Trump certainly...
Showboat Atlantic City Owner Seeks $50M in Tax Credits for $100M Waterpark
Unlike Las Vegas, Atlantic City's casinos still predominantly rely on gambling to lure in travelers. But one property owner has a plan to change that reality. The Showboat is situated between Hard Rock to its...
MGM Springfield Endures Worst Month Ever, Encore Boston and Plainridge Also Struggle
MGM Springfield had little to be thankful for in November, the casino reporting its worst full-month performance in the property's history. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled just $10.5 million last month. The $960 million integrated...
$3.75M Olive Garden on Las Vegas Strip to Welcome Guests in 2021
The Las Vegas Strip is known for its casino glitz and glamour. But come 2021, the gaming epicenter will offer guests unlimited salad and breadsticks, too. First announced back in August, our Casino.org coverage on...
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...
