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South Carolina Casino Push Fails in 2025, But Republicans Getting on Board With Gaming
Casinos won't be authorized in South Carolina in 2025 A prominent businessman has pitched a casino in Santee along I-95 State Republicans have long opposed gambling, but could be easing that position The South Carolina Legislature is set to adjourn for its...
Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Dies on Final Legislative Day, Maintains State’s Gaming Prohibition
Hawaii sports betting legislation is dead for 2025 Hawaii nearly legalized its first form of gambling Opponents cited possible increased gambling problems Hawaii will remain clear of legal sports betting and all other forms of gambling for at least another year. If...
Trump Store Selling 2028 Gear, Odds Speculate About Possible Third Term
The Trump Store is selling Trump 2028 merch President Donald Trump is constitutionally prohibited from seeking a third elected term Bettors still think Trump might find a way to run in three years President Donald Trump is constitutionally prohibited from seeking a...
Wynn NYC Casino Adds 2,500 Apartments in Effort to Improve Project’s Odds
Wynn Resorts' casino plan in New York City now includes 4,000 apartments The proposed development previously included 1,500 apartments Wynn New York City is one of nine bids for three available casino licenses Wynn New York City, one of nine casino bids...
Bovada Complaints Continue Despite Offshore Casino Claiming Everything is Fine
Bovada players say the site isn't functioning properly Bovada customers continue to raise complaints The offshore casino says everything is up and running Bovada, the online casino and sports betting website that many state gaming regulators and attorneys general say is an...
Osage Casino Shooting Suspects Apprehended, Two Dogs Caught in Crossfire
Two suspects are in custody following an April 12 shooting at the Osage Casino Hotel A couple claims their two service dogs were caught in the crossfire The Osage Nation runs the Oklahoma tribal casino Two suspects allegedly involved in the April...
Nebraska Sports Betting Bills Dead, 2025 Appears Unlikely for Sportsbook Expansion
Nebraska sports betting will remain limited to retail sportsbooks Sports bets can only be made at a physical casino After years of sports betting expansion, legislation has slowed Legislative efforts to expand legal sports betting to the internet in Nebraska are on...
Ameristar Council Bluffs Moving Ashore, Will Be Rebranded to Hollywood
Ameriastar Council Bluffs is moving inland from its riverboat Once the land-based casino opens, the destination will become Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs Penn Entertainment operates the Iowa casino along the Missouri River Ameristar Council Bluffs, a riverboat casino and hotel in Iowa,...
MGM Osaka Breaks Ground on $8.9 Billion Resort, Japan’s First Casino
MGM Osaka is officially under construction The nearly $9 billion casino resort in Japan is slated to open in 2030 Japan hopes the casino will grow tourism MGM Osaka in Japan has broken ground more than 20 years after the integrated resort...
Bovada Online Casino Players Report Missing Funds, Withdrawal Issues
Bovada experienced operational issues this week Bovada customers continue to encounter account problems Bovada says it has remedied the situation Bovada is on damage control after many players expressed frustrations with the online casino and sportsbook amid what is seemingly a technical...