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No Dice for Atlantic City Casino Relief, as Legislation Fails to Garner Support
Legislation to help Atlantic City casinos recover from the financial impact caused by COVID-19 has paused in the Trenton capital. But lawmakers say relief for the state's gaming industry could come at a later date....
Las Vegas Raiders Inaugural Season To Be Without Fans, Further Bad News for Casinos
The Las Vegas Raiders will play their inaugural season in a rather empty $1.9 billion home. The franchise's new 65,000-seat domed stadium will be without fans when the NFL kicks off next month. The Raiders...
Former Arkansas Judge to Mediate Casino Campaign Fight, Committee Says Signatures Valid
A former Arkansas judge is coming out of retirement to intervene in a legal scuffle that involves the state and a campaign seeking to expand casino gambling. Arkansas Wins in 2020 -- a group trying...
BetMGM Second Sports Betting Operator to Partner with PGA Tour
BetMGM -- a joint venture between MGM Resorts, ROAR Digital, and GVC Holdings -- is the latest sports betting platform to partner with the PGA Tour. The Tour and the sportsbook company announced today a...
Court Rules Harrah’s New Orleans Must Pay Back Taxes on Hotel in Decade Long Dispute
Harrah's New Orleans is once again on the losing end of a court decision regarding its claims that it doesn't need to pay taxes on comped or discounted hotel rooms. A three-judge panel in the...
Colorado Casinos Could Increase Bet Limits in 2021, Authorize New Games
Colorado casinos in 2021 could be permitted to up their betting limits and bring new games to their venues in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek. Local Choice Colorado -- a campaign committee that...
Tropicana Las Vegas Proximity to Raiders Stadium Gives Casino Added Value, Parent Company Holding Out
The owner of Tropicana Las Vegas says that, while the casino resort is indeed on the market, there is no rush to sell the primely located Strip property. Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), the...
Connecticut Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler Questions Sports Betting Delay
Connecticut tribal leader Rodney Butler, the chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, says there's no valid reason as to why the state shouldn't grant its two tribes privileges to operate sports betting. Sports betting could...
Manila Casinos Remain Closed Through August 15, as Coronavirus Cases Surge
Manila casinos in the Philippines will remain shuttered through at least the middle of the month, as President Rodrigo Duterte is retaining the general community quarantine (GCQ) status on the capital city. Home to more...
Maryland Lottery Director Says Online Games ‘Inevitable,’ Revenue Surprisingly Strong
Maryland Lottery Director Gordon Medenica told the state House Ways and Means Committee this week that online games are "inevitable" for the future success of the agency. Nine states have operational online lotteries, including Maryland...
