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North Carolina Judge Rebukes Claims He Had a Bias in Casino-Related Election Lawsuit
A superior court judge in North Carolina said he didn't have a bias in a recent case The plaintiff's attorneys alleged the judge wasn't impartial The attorneys are facing possible disciplinary actions A superior court judge in North Carolina is rebuking claims...
High 5 Casino Agrees to $1.5 Million Settlement in Connecticut
High 5 Games has ceased its High 5 Casino operation in Connecticut High 5 Games has also agreed to settle the state's probe with a $1.5 million penalty High 5 is a licensed B2B iGaming provider in Connecticut High 5 Games, LLC,...
Vietnam Government Again Pitches Multibillion-Dollar Casino Resort
Vietnam is once again considering a large casino resort in Quang Ninh Vietnam authorized a casino resort through legislation passed in 2017 Only one casino in Vietnam is accessible to locals The Vietnamese government is once again considering a luxury casino resort...
Macau Springs Back to Life With Best Post-COVID Month, Casino Win Tops $2.6 Billion
Macau casino revenue topped $2.62 billion in May 2025 May 2025 was the market's best post-COVID-19 revenue month Sands, Galaxy, MGM, Wynn, Melco, and SJM are licensed in the Chinese enclave The adage that April showers bring May flowers apparently extends to...
State College Casino Near Penn State Will Be Named Happy Valley
A casino in Pennsylvania will be called Happy Valley The casino will operate near Penn State University Happy Valley Casino is replacing a former Macy's at the Nittany Mall The casino being constructed at the Nittany Mall in Pennsylvania's Centre County, just...
Struggling Illinois Casinos Could Be Allowed to Relocate Should Bill Become Law
Certain casinos in Illinois could soon qualify to relocate Illinois' gaming industry is dominated by a handful of casinos The number of Illinois casinos expanded to 17 last year Illinois is among the richest gaming states, with gamblers in the Land of...
FBI Reportedly Investigating Former Coushatta Tribal Chair, Council Members
The former chair of the Coushatta Tribe is reportedly under investigation The FBI and Louisiana State Police believe tribal officials stole money from the tribe Coushatta Casino Resort is northeast of Lake Charles The FBI, Louisiana State Police, and National Indian Gaming...
Washington, DC, Could Soon Have Poker and Blackjack Table Games
Table games might soon operate within Washington, DC The city's mayor has proposed allowing blackjack and poker The city's economy is changing amid a shrinking federal workforce Washington, DC, could soon have live dealer blackjack and poker games should the mayor of...
Philippines: Entire PAGCOR Board Resigns Amid President Marcos Government Overhaul
Philippines President Marcos Jr. is calling for all top government heads to resign The resignations led to the PAGCOR board and CEO resigning PAGCOR is the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation The entire board of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR),...
Rhode Island Casinos Seek More State Money as Smoking Ban Discussions Linger
Rhode Island's two casinos primarily benefit the state Bally's, which runs the casinos, is seeking more promotional tax money Bally's Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton offer slot-like video lottery terminals Rhode Island's two commercial brick-and-mortar casinos want more money from the state to...