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8174 stories by Devin O'Connor
Caesars Expands To Oklahoma With Tribal Operator Partnership
Harrah's Oklahoma is open in Chandler The tribal casino is a joint partnership between the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Caesars Entertainment Chandler marks Caesars Entertainment's first property in the Sooner State Caesars Entertainment has expanded into Oklahoma for the first time,...
Here’s Why Northern Virginia Casino Bill Was Vetoed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger
Virginia Gov. Spanberger has vetoed the Fairfax County casino bill The local government in the Northern Virginia county never asked for casino privileges On Thursday, April 9, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) vetoed legislation that sought to allow a casino resort in...
Wisconsin Aims For ‘Equitable Model’ for Tribal Online Sports Betting
Online sports betting is now legal in Wisconsin Online sportsbooks are reserved for tribal nations with Class III gaming compacts Gov. Evers wants to ensure that all tribes benefit from mobile sports gambling Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) has signed legislation allowing...
Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel in $65 Million Renovation
MotorCity Casino Hotel is beginning a $65 million update The bulk of the money will be spent on refreshing the property's hotel rooms and suites Billionaire Marian Ilitch owns the Detroit casino Detroit's MotorCity Casino Hotel is undergoing a multi-year $65 million...
Trump Pitches “No Tax on Tips” in Vegas as Gamblers Query Deductions
President Trump is set to visit Las Vegas on April 19 His visit comes a day after Tax Day Trump is expected to promote his No Tax on Tips policy President Donald Trump will travel next week to Las Vegas, where he's...
Atlantic City Casino Profits Drop in 2025 As Bally’s Posts Operating Loss
Atlantic City casino profits were down in 2025 Bally's reported a gross operating loss, causing further concern for the future of the Boardwalk resort Borgata maintained its dominance in the Atlantic City casino market Atlantic City casino industry profitability is shrinking, as...
Polymarket reports suspicious trading ahead of US-Iran ceasefire
Analysis by Dune illustrates potentially suspicious prediction market trading activity on Polymarket Ahead of Ceasefire The CFTC says prediction markets bear the brunt of responsibility in detecting insider trading An analysis of publicly available blockchain data linked to Polymarket's prediction market has...
Pennsylvania Illegal Gambling Firms Agree $5M Closure And Forfeiture Deal
Pennsylvania has secured a $5 million forfeiture from two illegal gambling companies The enterprises have agreed to close in part of their plea deals AG Dave Sunday continues cracking down on illegal slots in the commonwealth Two companies in Pennsylvania that claimed...
Will Ohio Actually Rescind Online Sports Betting?
Legislation introduced in Ohio threatens online sports betting The "Save Ohio Sports Act" faces long odds Ohio has a robust, highly profitable sports betting industry Sports betting in Ohio became legal in 2021 when Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed House Bill 29,...
North Carolina GOP Power Player Urges Casino Bill Rejection
Bob Luddy is asking lawmakers in North Carolina to reject casino campaign money The influential business owner is also asking lawmakers to fold on casino legislation A prominent Republican businessman in North Carolina is voicing his opinion that lawmakers in the state...