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Feds Encourage Court to Consider Atlantic City Casino Hotel Pricing Lawsuit
The federal government is encouraging the United States District Court of New Jersey to accept litigation against several Atlantic City casino hotels. The request is based on allegations that the resorts conspired to increase their nightly room rates. The Federal Trade Commission...
Georgia Sports Betting Efforts Fail Again in Atlanta Capital
Georgia will remain free of sports betting for the foreseeable future. The odds of sports gambling finding favor in the General Assembly seemed optimistic earlier this year. The body has been historically opposed to nearly all forms of gambling for decades. The...
Atlantic City Mayor’s House Raided, Police Mum
The home of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. (D) and his wife, Dr. La'Quetta Small, was raided on Thursday by local law enforcement. Small was appointed mayor of the casino town by the Atlantic City Council in 2019 after Frank Gilliam...
Nevada Gaming Revenue Sets February Record, Casino Win Tops $1.3B
Nevada gaming revenue reached new highs in February, as the Super Bowl, Chinese New Year, and a bonus day because of the leap year combined to create an unforgettable month. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) revealed Thursday that the state's casinos...
Petersburg Casino Odds Presumably Improve With Potomac Yard Defeat
The odds of Petersburg getting the chance to ask residents if they support bringing a commercial casino resort to the Virginia city presumably improved on Wednesday. That's after billionaire Ted Leonsis announced he's keeping his professional sports teams in Washington, D.C. In...
Mississippi Casino Project in East Biloxi in Jeopardy, Jackson Gaming Bill Rescinded
It was a busy week in the Mississippi State Capitol regarding gaming matters. One powerful lawmaker proposed allowing a commercial casino resort in Jackson, while other legislation stands to block a proposed $300 million gaming development on the Gulf Coast. Mississippi House...
Pennsylvania Skill Games Host Business Sues Philadelphia for Ban Proposal
A convenience store in Philadelphia that has a so-called skill gaming machine has filed a lawsuit against the city. It contends the local government's intention is to prohibit the controversial grey gaming terminals in most businesses. The Philadelphia City Council last month...
Responsible Online Gaming Association Founded by iGaming, Sportsbook Leaders
A trade organization committed to strengthening protections to combat problem gambling online has been formed by several industry leaders. Officials with the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) told Casino.org on Wednesday that its founding members include BetMGM, bet365, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, Hard...
New Jersey iGaming Tax Bill Introduced, Lawmaker Says State Deserves Bigger Cut
New Jersey is one of only seven states that allows online casino slot machines and interactive table games to operate. iGaming is big business in the Garden State, as online casino platforms last year generated a record $1.92 billion in gross gaming...
Mega Millions $1.13B Winner Also Won Mega Tax Bill in New Jersey
The Mega Millions jackpot finally hit on Tuesday night. That's after 30 drawings that didn't see a single ticket match the five drawn white balls and the gold Mega Ball. Someone in the Garden State became wildly wealthy overnight, as the winning...