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Mega Millions Winner Comes Forward, Takes Cash Option on $983 Million Jackpot
The winner of the $983 million Mega Millions jackpot in November has come forward The winner chose the one-time cash option of $453.6 million, which came to $262.7 million after taxes The winner of the...
Comedian Nikki Glaser Announces Several Casino Stops on ‘The Stunning Tour’
Nikki Glaser's next tour includes numerous stops at casino resorts Glaser is among the biggest names in comedy Glaser is set to host the Golden Globes this Sunday Few comedians are currently bigger than Nikki...
Nationwide Arena $400 Million Renovation Gets Larger Share of Casino Taxes
Casino taxes are supporting the renovation of Nationwide Arena The arena is set for a $400 million overhaul over the next four years Nationwide Arena is planning a $400 million renovation that's set to begin...
Indiana’s Wayne County Stakes $30K Bet on Casino Development
Economic leaders in Wayne County, IN, want to be considered for a casino Indiana lawmakers are reviewing two pieces of legislation related to casino locations Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that could authorize a 14th...
Long-Delayed Encore Boston Harbor Expansion Project Back on Track
Encore Boston Harbor will build additional hotel rooms The casino will help pay for a commuter rail stop in Everett Encore Boston Harbor has been mulling an expansion across the Mystic River in Everett for...
Will Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Be Extinguished in 2026? Advocates Seek Ban
Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania continue to seek a casino smoking ban Republicans have largely sided with the casinos on claims that a smoking ban would lead to job cuts Today marks the start of the...
Florida Gaming Regulator Doubles Down on Illegal Gambling Raids
Florida gaming regulators seized more than $14 million from illegal gambling businesses in 2025 The state also confiscated 6,725 unregulated gambling machines last year The countless illegal gambling rooms across Florida have been put on...
Will More Casinos Come to Virginia in 2026? The Odds Aren’t Good
It's unlikely that Virginia will authorize additional casinos in 2026 Virginia has five licensed casinos in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Bristol, Danville, and Petersburg Once among the most limited gaming states, Virginia has embraced new forms of...
This Massachusetts Casino Is Luring Late-Night Players With Midnight Happy Hours
First Light Casino in Massachusetts has expanded its hours The casino is running midnight specials three days a week First Light, a Native casino in Taunton, Massachusetts, is seeking to become a late-night hangout by...
Washington Tribal Casino Falling Death Ruled an Accident
A man's December 20 death at a Washington tribal casino was ruled an accident The man fell several stories after breaking through a glass partition A man who fell to his death last month inside...
