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Devin O'Connor
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Florida Gaming Regulator Doubles Down on Illegal Gambling Raids
Florida gaming regulators seized more than $14 million from illegal gambling businesses in 2025 The state also confiscated 6,725 unregulated gambling machines last year The countless illegal gambling rooms across Florida have been put on...
Will More Casinos Come to Virginia in 2026? The Odds Aren’t Good
It's unlikely that Virginia will authorize additional casinos in 2026 Virginia has five licensed casinos in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Bristol, Danville, and Petersburg Once among the most limited gaming states, Virginia has embraced new forms of...
This Massachusetts Casino Is Luring Late-Night Players With Midnight Happy Hours
First Light Casino in Massachusetts has expanded its hours The casino is running midnight specials three days a week First Light, a Native casino in Taunton, Massachusetts, is seeking to become a late-night hangout by...
Washington Tribal Casino Falling Death Ruled an Accident
A man's December 20 death at a Washington tribal casino was ruled an accident The man fell several stories after breaking through a glass partition A man who fell to his death last month inside...
Bloomberg: Casinos are Bad Bets for Cities, Including New York
Bloomberg's op-ed team believes New York is making a bad bet on downstate casinos The editorial opines that casinos don't deliver on their economic promises The Bloomberg Editorial Board is speaking out against the forthcoming arrival...
Bally’s Chicago Finally Pays Gambler Who Claims Slot Win Was Delayed Over Immigration Status
Bally's Chicago took more than a week to pay a gambler's slot mmachine jackpot The issue was regarding his immigration status Bally's Chicago has finally made good on a $1,250 slot machine win that hit...
Minnesota Police: Youth Softball Treasurer Stole $110K, Withdrew Cash at Casinos
A former treasurer of a youth softball league allegedly stole money by using casino ATMs A lawsuit claims the treasurer withdrew $110K in cash at tribal casinos Police in Minnesota say a former treasurer of...
Is the Winning $1.817 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Arkansas Lost?
The $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot has not been redeemed The ticket could be lost, or the winner could be meeting with advisors before coming forward The ticket must be redeemed by June 22, 2026 The...
Reno Has a New Casino, as The Mint Opens Inside Former Harrah’s
The Mint Casino is open for play in downtown Reno The small casino space is located inside the former Harrah's resort There's a new casino in Reno, as The Mint recently opened inside the former...
The Latest on Gambling Tax Law Changes That Became Effective Jan. 1, 2026
A new year means a new federal tax law Two gambling-related tax provisions were included in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" It's a new year, and with 2026 comes new tax implications for lottery players,...
