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Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Another Record, 2025 Revenue Almost $6.8 Billion
Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $6.79 billion in 2025 Pennsylvania gaming numbers have grown each year for half a decade The Pennsylvania gaming industry set an annual revenue record in 2025. It marked the fifth consecutive year in which gaming revenue in the...
Jordan Addison Case Dismissed as State Declines Prosecution of Hard Rock Incident
A trespassing charge against Jordan Addison in Florida has been dismissed The incident occurred at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Florida State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit Susan Lopez is declining to move forward with charges against NFL...
Fort Wayne Casino Would Bring Region ‘Long-Term Value,’ Says Economic Study
A study suggests a casino in Fort Wayne would be a net positive for the regional economy Indiana lawmakers continue to mull casino legislation to permit a gaming resort in Allen County or elsewhere An economic impact study suggests Fort Wayne betting...
Santa Anita Wants its Historical Horse Racing Machines Back, Sues California DOJ
Santa Anita Park is suing the California DOJ for seizing its historical horse racing machines The California DOJ plans to demolish the betting machines, unless a court orders otherwise Santa Anita Park has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Justice...
North Dakota Man Has No Recollection of Stabbing Woman Dead in Tribal Casino Hotel
A North Dakota man says he doesn't remember stabbing a woman to death The homicide allegedly occurred inside a Sky Dancer Casino & Resort hotel room A North Dakota man who police believe stabbed a woman to death inside a tribal casino...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Wants Health Insurance to Cover Gambling Problems
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul wants health insurance companies to pay for problem gambling treatment No state benefits more from online sports betting in terms of tax revenue than New York New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) begins her fifth full year in...
Seemingly Made-Up — But True — Facts Behind Indiana’s Improbable College Football Championship
The Indiana Hoosiers weren't supposed to win the College Football Playoff National Championship Against all odds, Curt Cignetti scripted a true story seemingly out of a movie The Indiana Hoosiers completed the perfect college football season on Monday night with a 27-21...
Billionaire Mike Repole Seeks to Protect Racehorses Through Industry Lawsuit
Mike Repole says his efforts to improve the welfare of racehorses have been unfruitful As a result, he claims he's left with no other choice but to bring legal action against the industry Billionaire Mike Repole has had enough of the current...
After Folding on Casinos, Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Turns to ‘Wellness Tourism’
The Pheu Thai Party in Thailand is pitching wellness tourism The party was previously behind an effort to bring casinos to Thailand The 2025 political crisis in Thailand that resulted in Paetongtarn Shinawatra being forcibly removed as prime minister additionally cost her...
Nevada Democrats Oppose Enhanced Background Checks on Foreign Travelers
Nevada Democrats are opposed to more stringent entry procedures for foreigners The federal government is considering forcing foreigners to provide more information on their applications Nevada's congressional delegation is controlled 5-1 by Democrats. The majority recently wrote United States Homeland Security Director...