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Evolution Closer to Exposing Entity Behind Unfounded but Damning 2021 Report
An Israeli intelligence firm was behind the Evolution 2021 report Black Cube claimed four years ago that Evolution operates in black markets Who commissioned Black Cube remains unknown New Jersey regulators found no evidence of Black Cube's claims Evolution AB, a leading...
Update: PGCB’s ‘Application Status Report’ Incorrect Re: State College Casino Filing
Update: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board tells Casino.org that the Bally's executive's application with the PGCB is for an interactive gaming license -- not a principal license with SC Gaming OpCo, LLC. The Board's "Application Status Report" as of April 20, 2025, listed the...
Nevada is the Most Gambling-Addicted State, but South Dakota and Montana are Next?
WalletHub has unveiled its list of the most gambling-addicted states Nevada takes the top spot again South Dakota and Montana near the top are surprising No surprise here: Nevada has again been recognized as the most gambling-addicted state. That's according to the...
New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force Recommends Ads Come With Warnings
The New Jersey Responsible Gaming Task Force has issued its recommendations The task force thinks gambling ads should come with addiction warnings Smoke-free advocates are upset that smoking wasn't recommended to be extinguished in Atlantic City casinos The New Jersey Responsible Gaming...
Pope Francis Death Renders $1 Million in Bets Against New Catholic Leader as Losers
Pope Francis is dead at 88 Polymarket is taking bets on who will be Francis' successor A new pope is typically announced within 15 days of a pope's death Pope Francis is dead at the age of 88. His passing comes on...
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Sets Monthly High, as March Win Tops $574.5 Million
Pennsylvania gamblers lost $574.5 million in March March 2025 marked a new gaming revenue high in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania iGaming hit a record high, too The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported Monday that March was the best month ever for its licensed...
World Series of Poker Returning to Atlantic City With Harrah’s Circuit Stop
The World Series of Poker Circuit is returning to Atlantic City The WSOP Circuit is back in AC after a five-year hiatus Harrah's was the first-ever WSOP Circuit stop The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is returning to Atlantic City, the...
Cedar Rapids Casino Court Case to Determine Fate of $275 Million Project Begins May 7
The lawsuit challenging the Cedar Rapids casino begins May 7 The case was initially slated to begin this month Iowa gaming regulators have approved Cedar Crossing Casino, a $275 million investment Opening arguments regarding a $275 million casino planned for Iowa's Cedar...
Unlucky 13 Hotel in Macau Relisted for Sale, Failed Casino Resort Seeks Buyer
The 13 Hotel in Macau is up for sale again The failed casino resort cost $1.6 billion to build The hotel is located south of Macau's Cotai Strip The 13 Hotel is back on the real estate market for the second time...
Atlantic City Penthouse Formerly Owned by Steve Wynn Hits Market for $2.2 Million
An Atlantic City penthouse owned by Steve Wynn is on the market Wynn built the Golden Nugget, later known as the Hilton and Atlantic Club The penthouse is listed for $2.2 million The Atlantic City penthouse that Steve Wynn called home while...