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7891 stories by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey Colleges Now Required to Educate Students on Gambling Dangers
New Jersey public colleges must now offer problem gambling seminars The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey must be invited at least once a semester New Jersey colleges and universities that are part of the state's public system of higher education...
Family of Man Who Fell to His Death at Emerald Queen Casino Consults Attorney
A man accidentally fell to his death at the Emerald Queen Casino on Dec. 20 An attorney representing the man's family is seeking changes inside the tribal casino The family claims they are not seeking legal action at this juncture The family...
Alabama Woman Robs Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru, Gambles Stolen Money, Crashes SUV
An Alabama woman robbed a Chick-fil-A to gamble Two people in Pennsylvania were arrested for cocaine possession inside a casino A woman in Alabama is in custody after police say she held up a Chick-fil-A drive-thru and sped off with an unspecified...
Rhode Island Sports Betting to Expand, License Bidding Open
Rhode Island is fielding sportsbook bids The state lottery will compete with a commercial sportsbook Sports betting in Rhode Island remains limited to a single book, but that will change in 2026. The Rhode Island Lottery is fielding bids for a second...
Odds Shorten for Gambling Deduction Restoration With House Appropriations Chair Sponsorship
US Rep. Tom Cole supports restoring the gambling deduction The gambling deduction was trimmed to 90% in the OBBB The odds of the federal gambling deduction for itemized tax returns being restored to 100% improved this week with a prominent House Republican...
Online Casino Gambling Coming to Maine, Tribes Gain Exclusive iGaming Rights
Maine is the eighth state to legalize iGaming Maine's federally recognized tribes will possess the exclusive rights to online casinos Maine is the eighth state to legalize online casino gambling after Gov. Janet Mills (D) announced she would allow an iGaming bill...
Iowa’s Q Casino in Dubuque Opens $75 Million Hotel
Q Casino now has on-site lodging The Iowa casino is preparing for future competition in Cedar Rapids The Q Casino in Iowa, a former greyhound track until racing ceased in 2022, is making a big bet on being able to return play...
Florida Senator Seeks to Eliminate DEI From State Gaming Industry, Elevate Illegal Gambling Penalties
A senator in Florida wants to rid DEI from the gaming industry The lawmaker also wants harsher penalties for illegal gambling A senator in Florida is seeking to overhaul the Sunshine State's gaming industry by stripping diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements...
Finance Wiz Dave Ramsey Says Online Sports Betting a ‘Portal to Hell’ for Young Men
Dave Ramsey says the legalization of online sports betting has devastated young men Ramsey calls online sportsbooks "pure evil" and a "portal to hell" Ramsey critics say sports gambling is an individual's choice, and some do win Dave Ramsey is no fan...
Chumba Casino Expands Marketing Deal With Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing
Chumba Casino and 23XI Racing have extended their marketing pact Chumba is a sweepstakes casino operating in many states across the country 23XI Racing is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin Social sweepstakes platform Chumba Casino is expanding its relationship with...