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Petersburg Casino Odds Presumably Improve With Potomac Yard Defeat
The odds of Petersburg getting the chance to ask residents if they support bringing a commercial casino resort to the Virginia city presumably improved on Wednesday. That's after billionaire Ted Leonsis announced he's keeping his professional sports teams in Washington, D.C. In...
Mississippi Casino Project in East Biloxi in Jeopardy, Jackson Gaming Bill Rescinded
It was a busy week in the Mississippi State Capitol regarding gaming matters. One powerful lawmaker proposed allowing a commercial casino resort in Jackson, while other legislation stands to block a proposed $300 million gaming development on the Gulf Coast. Mississippi House...
Pennsylvania Skill Games Host Business Sues Philadelphia for Ban Proposal
A convenience store in Philadelphia that has a so-called skill gaming machine has filed a lawsuit against the city. It contends the local government's intention is to prohibit the controversial grey gaming terminals in most businesses. The Philadelphia City Council last month...
Responsible Online Gaming Association Founded by iGaming, Sportsbook Leaders
A trade organization committed to strengthening protections to combat problem gambling online has been formed by several industry leaders. Officials with the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) told Casino.org on Wednesday that its founding members include BetMGM, bet365, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, Hard...
New Jersey iGaming Tax Bill Introduced, Lawmaker Says State Deserves Bigger Cut
New Jersey is one of only seven states that allows online casino slot machines and interactive table games to operate. iGaming is big business in the Garden State, as online casino platforms last year generated a record $1.92 billion in gross gaming...
Mega Millions $1.13B Winner Also Won Mega Tax Bill in New Jersey
The Mega Millions jackpot finally hit on Tuesday night. That's after 30 drawings that didn't see a single ticket match the five drawn white balls and the gold Mega Ball. Someone in the Garden State became wildly wealthy overnight, as the winning...
MGM Resorts Promotes Longtime Executive to Top Role at Borgata Atlantic City
MGM Resorts International has promoted one of its own to lead Borgata through its next chapter in Atlantic City. MGM announced Monday that Niklas Rytterstrom is succeeding Travis Lunn in the role of Borgata president and chief operating officer. Lunn recently announced...
Southwest Airlines Red-Eye Service to Take-Off From Las Vegas in Coming Years
Southwest Airlines revealed this week that the company is in the early stages of prepping overnight flights. When red-eye flights commence, the budget carrier says Las Vegas will be among its first serviced airports. Though the take-off of overnight flights -- commonly...
Sands Billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson Dines With Donald Trump in Florida
Las Vegas Sands' controlling stakeholder, billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson, 78, dined with former casino owner and United States President Donald Trump over the weekend. The two billionaires chatted over dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. The news was first reported...
Australia Demands Action From Curacao On Offshore Casino Websites
Australia has had enough of the many casino websites operating offshore with iGaming licenses issued by Curacao. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) says it's sent numerous requests to the Curacao Gaming Control Board (CGCB) for the small Caribbean island...