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Catawba Two Kings Casino in North Carolina Details Opening Timeline
The Catawba Nation continues construction of its casino resort in North Carolina Two Kings Casino Resort is being built in Kings Mountain, NC The permanent casino is slated to open in the spring of 2027 The permanent Two Kings Casino Resort continues...
Casino Real Estate Trust Gaming and Leisure Properties Joins iGaming Opposition
A casino landlord has joined a group opposing iGaming Gaming and Leisure Properties owns 68 casinos across the United States The National Association Against iGaming opposes online gambling aside from sports betting Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), the real estate investment...
Penny Slot Delivers Man $1.25 Million Jackpot Win on Father’s Day
A Texas man won big at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino on Father's Day The penny slot paid out more than $1.2 million The man's bet was just $4 A lucky gambler playing a penny slot machine at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle...
Virginia Casino Revenue Reaches Record High in May as Market Takes Hold
Virginia casino revenue hit a record high in May 2025 Rivers Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol reported record months Caesars Virginia remained the top-grossing casino Virginia casino revenue hit a record high in May as gamblers lost $85.4 million to the state's...
Massachusetts Online Casino Bill Slated for Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
iGaming is being considered in Massachusetts A hearing on legislation to authorize online casinos is set for next week Massachusetts is currently home to three casinos and online sports betting Legislation in Massachusetts to authorize, regulate, and tax online casino gambling will...
Maine iGaming Bill Clears Legislature, Governor’s Veto Lurks
Lawmakers in Maine have passed legislation to allow iGaming The bill would provide the state's tribes with online casino privileges Gov. Janet Mills could veto the iGaming statute The Maine State Legislature has approved legislation to authorize online casino gambling. Following a...
Call it a Comeback: Atlantic City Casino Revenue Jumps 11 Percent in May
Atlantic City in-person casino revenue bounced back in May May turned year-to-date retail gaming revenue positive Atlantic City is ready for a busy summer April showers brought May flowers for the nine casinos in Atlantic City, as gaming revenue from in-person play...
Thailand Casino Opposition Claims Referendum Threshold Met
Thailand's government is considering legalizing casinos There is robust opposition to the gaming push PM Shinawatra thinks casinos will diversify Thailand's economy Opposition to allowing Las Vegas-like resorts to come to Thailand says it has adequate support by way of signature gathering...
Wyoming Latest State Mulling Online Sports Betting Tax Hike
Wyoming lawmakers are considering raising the tax on online sportsbooks Online sportsbooks currently direct 10% of their revenue to the state Wyoming is the latest state to review an online sports betting tax increase Wyoming lawmakers are following a nationwide trend of...
Major Longshot J.J. Spaun Captures US Open in Dramatic, Historic Fashion
J.J. Spaun won the 125th U.S. Open Spaun overcame 150/1 odds to win at Oakmont Spaun said he "never knew how good he could be" J.J. Spaun won the 125th United States Open at Oakmont Country Club on Father's Day, June 15,...