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Sphere National Harbor Takes Step Forward as $200M Tax Deal Clears County Council
Sphere National Harbor is closer to breaking ground after Prince George's County Council unanimously approved $200 million in tax incentives for the project. A rendering of a proposed Sphere at MGM National Harbor in Maryland,...
UPDATE: Ocean Casino Reopens Following Temporary Closure Due to Fire, Pipe Burst
Ocean Casino Resort reopened its casino floor on July 28. The casino said in a statement:"As of today, Tuesday, July 28, Ocean Casino Resort has resumed all gaming operations, including slots, table games, and sports...
‘I Will Kill You’: 88-Year-Old Woman Fights Off Attempted Casino Robber
A 42-year-old woman in Indiana has been arrested and charged with felony robbery after casino surveillance video captured her on July 5 allegedly threatening an 88-year-old woman at Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in...
Bots Battle Ends With Skill Gaming Giant Skillz Awarded $719 Million From Rival Papaya
A federal judge in New York has ordered Solitaire Cash developer Papaya Gaming to pay rival Skillz $719 million plus legal fees, upholding an April jury verdict over false advertising and consumer protection violations. Stephen...
Illinois Becomes First State to Treat Gambling Addiction Like Drugs and Alcohol
Illinois has made history by becoming the first state to recognize gambling addiction as a substance use disorder, a move that will broaden funding and treatment resources for those diagnosed. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker attends...
Two Arrested After Parking Lot Theft Spree at Philadelphia Casinos Nets Stolen Guns
Two men face criminal charges after allegedly targeting Philadelphia casino parking lots in a 20-vehicle theft spree. An aerial view of Rivers Casino Philadelphia with Camden, N.J., in the background, across the Delaware River. The...
Mega Millions Is Up to $800 Million — Now One of the 10 Biggest Jackpots Ever
Mega Millions has gone 132 days since the jackpot last hit, building up the game's top prize for Tuesday's (July 28) drawing to an estimated $800 million. A Mega Millions player fills out a ticket...
Maryland Man’s Act of Kindness Nearly Cost Him a $50,000 Lottery Prize
A Maryland man nearly handed over a $50,000 winning lottery ticket to settle a $40 debt with a friend—until his wife physically stepped in to stop the exchange. Maryland resident John Hamilton poses with his...
League of Legends GOAT Faker Joins South Korean Police Campaign Against Youth Gambling
Faker, widely regarded as the greatest League of Legends player in the history of the video game, is joining forces with the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) to support its campaign to combat youth gambling....
Las Vegas Culinary Union Cheers Bill to Ban Sports Prediction Markets
Culinary Workers Union Local 226, the largest labor union in Las Vegas, is supporting a federal bill to block prediction markets from offering trading on sports and casino-style events. Ted Pappageorge, secretary-treasurer of the Culinary...
