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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Mulling Further Gaming Expansion, More VGTs and Skill Machines
A powerful Pennsylvania Senate lawmaker is reportedly trying to expedite legislation that would further expand gaming in the Mid-Atlantic state. Video gaming terminals (VGTs) were licensed through the state's widespread expansion of commercial gambling in...
Arkansas Racing Commission Rules Commissioner Butch Rice Had Bias in Pope County Casino Vote
The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) ruled Monday that Commissioner Butch Rice had a bias in his scoring of the two casino proposals for Pope County. In a lengthy and heated meeting Monday morning, the ARC...
Arizona Couple Claims $410M Mega Millions Jackpot, Winners Have Been Playing for 40 Years
The Mega Millions $410 million jackpot won during the June 9 draw has been claimed by an Arizona couple who say they've been playing the lottery for nearly four decades. A husband and wife, respectively...
Arkansas Casino Proposal Selected for Pope County, But With Controversy
Two Arkansas casino proposals were submitted for Pope County, Arkansas, and last Thursday, the Arkansas Racing Commission picked the winning bid. It comes from Gulfside Casino Partnership, a gaming company based in Mississippi. Gulfside Casino...
Louisiana Casino Tax Relief Bill Passes Senate, Would Save Gaming Operators $83M
Legislation in Louisiana that would provide tax breaks for the state's 15 commercial casinos has passed the state Senate chamber. Senate Bill 5, introduced by Sen. Ronnie Johns (R-Lake Charles), would allow casinos to issue...
Las Vegas Tropicana Avenue Project to Receive Federal Funds to Alleviate Allegiant Stadium Congestion
The I-15 Tropicana Avenue Project being built by the Nevada Department of Transportation is set to receive $50 million in federal funds. That's after President Donald Trump said yesterday he's allocating such money to assist...
Donald Trump Continues Attacking Joe Biden, as Reelection Odds Further Lengthen
The odds of President Donald Trump being reelected for another four-year term continue to lengthen, and that's prompting the commander-in-chief to go on the offensive against his Democratic challenger. Former Vice President Joe Biden has...
Mohegan Gaming Ready to Break Ground on $1B Greece Integrated Resort Casino
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) says it's ready to break ground once given the green light on its more than $1 billion integrated resort casino planned for Athens, Greece. MGE, the gaming unit of the...
Caesars Slashes 471 Positions From Harrah’s Reno Sale, Peppermill Cuts Jobs, Too
Caesars Entertainment has announced that all 471 job positions at its closed Harrah's Reno Hotel and Casino will be permanently eliminated. VICI Properties, the real estate and investment trust that owns the physical assets of...
Virginia Lottery Online Games Commence July 1, Will Provide Relief as Sales Diminish
The Virginia Lottery will begin offering online games beginning July 1. It comes at a most critical time, as the lottery has seen its revenue decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, the Virginia...
