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Atlantic City Casino Profits Fall Nine Percent in 2024, But All Nine Resorts Profitable
Each of the nine Atlantic City casino resorts remained profitable in 2024, though their revenue and margins shrunk. On Monday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed 2024 fourth quarter and full-year results for the nine casinos down the shore. The...
Massachusetts Tribe Enters Casino Revenue-Sharing Agreement With City of Taunton
The Mashpee Wampanoag have agreed to share gaming revenue with the City of Taunton The tribe continues to seek financing for a permanent tribal casino In the meantime, the Mashpees are operating 50 slot-like gaming machines in a Welcome Center A tribe...
Reno Sports Arena at Grand Sierra Resort Gains Conditional Land-Use Permit
Meruelo Group is seeking $100 million in Reno tax money to build a sports arena The Reno sports arena has gained a conditional land-use permit The arena is part of a $1 billion expansion of the Grand Sierra Resort The Reno sports...
Alabama Gaming Package Easily Defeated, Author Predicts Ban to Continue for Decades
Alabama will remain free of casinos, sports betting, and lottery gaming A gaming package was quickly defeated just days after its introduction The legislation's author thinks the gaming prohibition will remain for decades The Alabama gaming package introduced only last week has...
Top Atlantic City Casino Executive Predicts ‘Renaissance’ for New Jersey Beach Town
Atlantic City is gearing up for a busy summer season A top casino official is predicting a renaissance of the casino town Atlantic City is returning its annual airshow this July President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed on countries worldwide caused a global...
Trump ‘Gold Card’ Could Replace Visa Program That Built Failed Lucky Dragon, SLS Las Vegas Casinos
President Donald Trump unveiled a physical Gold Card The Gold Card requires a $5 million investment from eligible foreigners In exchange, investors gain a pathway to permanent residency President Donald Trump's so-called "Gold Card," should the billionaire get his way, is set...
Mega Millions Jackpot Odds Improve With New $5 Per Play Format
Mega Millions is being overhauled beginning next week The price of a basic ticket is increasing from $2 to $5 Officials say the change will benefit players Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot for the final $2 per play drawing is a measly $43...
American Gaming Association Deploys New Responsible Play Program
The American Gaming Association has published updated responsible gaming messaging The AGA encourages its members to include the "Play Smart from the Start" program in their communications and advertising Some lawmakers think more responsible play protections for sports betting are needed The...
Sweden’s Last Casino to Close, Proliferation of Online Gaming Blamed
In 2026, Sweden will be free of brick-and-mortar casinos The lone remaining casino, Casino Cosmopol Stockholm, will close at the year's end Online gaming and responsible gaming safeguards have been blamed for in-person revenue declines Sweden is closing its final remaining brick-and-mortar...
Alabama Gaming Package Unveiled With Casinos, Lottery, and Sports Betting
A gaming package in Alabama has been introduced The bills seek to authorize a lottery, casinos, and sports betting Many conservatives and religious groups oppose gambling The long-awaited Alabama gaming package has finally been unveiled. As expected, state Sen. Greg Albritton (D-Atmore)...