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Encore Boston Harbor Faces Strike Threat Over Wage and Benefit Demands
Operations at Encore Boston Harbor could grind to a halt on Sept. 1 unless Wynn Resorts signs a new collective bargaining agreement with union leaders. Encore Boston Harbor is pictured at dusk in a file...
Has the Gambling Boom Peaked? New Gallup Poll Shows Sharp Participation Drop
Gambling ads may feel inescapable, but a new Gallup poll shows fewer Americans are actually taking part—despite record exposure to sports betting, casinos, lotteries, and iGaming. A new Gallup poll finds that US adults are...
Virginia Lawmakers Who Backed iGaming Bill Receive $100K in Campaign Contributions
Virginia's online casino push went bust in 2026, but a handful of state senators in Richmond still walked away winners. An aerial view of the Virginia State Capitol and Capitol Square in Richmond. Virginia lawmakers...
Identity of Casino Developer Eyeing Roanoke’s Berglund Center Remains Secret
The Roanoke City Council hosted a lengthy public hearing on Monday (Aug. 17) about a proposed redevelopment of the Berglund Center into an entertainment district with a casino and hotel. The Berglund Center in Roanoke...
Seneca Niagara Launches $47M Renovation as Ontario Fields Casino Bids
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, overlooking Niagara Falls in Upstate New York, is set for a major renovation. Seneca Resorts & Casinos will invest $47 million at Seneca Niagara to upgrade 594 hotel rooms and...
PENN’s $195M Hollywood Project Brings Second Land-Based Casino to New Orleans
New Orleans will welcome a second land-based casino in the coming years with a new gaming venue from Penn Entertainment. A flood wall built by the Army Corps of Engineers after Hurricane Katrina to protect...
FanDuel Defends VIP Program Following Backlash Over Bryce Harper Video
FanDuel is defending its responsible gaming practices after three congressional Democrats demanded answers about why a VIP sports bettor struggling with gambling addiction received a personalized Thanksgiving message from MLB superstar Bryce Harper. The sportsbook...
Greenbrier Casino to Remain Open Following $500M Deal Giving NY Firm Controlling Interest
The Casino Club at The Greenbrier will remain open despite the historic resort's sale to a private equity group that has not yet received approval to possess a gaming license in West Virginia. The Greenbrier...
Atlantic City Casinos Heat Up in July as Gaming Revenue Hits 14-Year High
After a slow start to the summer, Atlantic City casinos sizzled in July, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching its highest level since 2012. The Steel Pier Ferris wheel. Atlantic City casinos performed well in...
South Korean Police Raid $3B Illegal Gambling and CSAM Ring
South Korean police have broken up an international online gambling ring that used illicit pornography—including explicit media exploiting minors—to lure players to its sites. Incheon International Airport in Seoul is where one defendant allegedly involved...
