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BetMGM, Hard Rock Impose Illinois Sports Betting Minimums

Moves are responses to state’s latest sports betting tax hike The new mandatory minimums are small BetMGM and Hard Rock Bet are dealing with the recently implemented Illinois sports wagering tax increase in their own way, establishing minimum wager sizes...

Todd Shriber — July 17, 2025

No Chance Games, Torch Electronics, Tennessee gambling law, slot machine ruling, Steve Mulroy

Torch Electronics ‘No Chance’ Games Face Seizure After Tennessee Ruling

Philip Conneller — July 17, 2025

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Atlantic City Rally Continues, Casino Revenue Up Another Six Percent

Devin O'Connor — July 17, 2025

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Atlantic City Casino Guests Express Frustrations, Argue Resorts Out of Touch

Devin O'Connor — March 21, 2025

Atlantic Club Owner Says Condition of Former Atlantic City Casino Worse than Anticipated

Devin O'Connor — April 26, 2023

Atlantic City Casino Win in 2022 Tops 2019, Inflation Hurts Bottom Lines

Devin O'Connor — January 17, 2023

Bally’s Attempting to Solve $800M Financing Gap for Chicago Casino

Todd Shriber — March 7, 2024

New York Casino Awards Likely in 2025 as ‘Circus’ Takes Shape, Says Analyst

Todd Shriber — October 31, 2023

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Homeless lottery winner, Armando Vidal, Scratch-off jackpot, California Lottery, Viral lottery story

‘I’m Not Homeless Anymore!’ California Lottery Names $1 Million Jackpot Winner

Formerly homeless man wins life-changing $1M lottery prize Scratch-off ticket bought at Sandy’s Deli & Liquor Viral Instagram clip helped amplify uplifting journey A...

Philip Conneller — July 16, 2025

HOOTIE’S HOOT GOES MUTE: Darius Rucker Abruptly Ends Atlantic City Casino Show

Darius Rucker abruptly ended his July 12 show at the Hard Rock & Casino in Atlantic City, Casino.org has learned, when his voice unexpectedly...

Corey Levitan — July 15, 2025

VIP casino injury, parking gate accident, Hard Rock Biloxi, neck surgery lawsuit, valet negligence

Woman Clobbered by VIP Parking Barrier Sues Hard Rock Biloxi

Philip Conneller — July 15, 2025

Churchill Downs Acquiring Majority Stake in New Hampshire Casino

Todd Shriber — July 14, 2025

Eric Persson, above, will be a regular player at the Bally’s Big Bet Poker show, which will be broadcast from a studio next to the new poker room.

Maverick Gaming Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Todd Shriber — July 14, 2025

Atlantic City shooting, Ocean Casino Resort, Ronald Rivers arrest, gun violence New Jersey, attempted murder charge

Ocean Casino Shooting Suspect Arrested Minutes After Attack

Philip Conneller — July 14, 2025

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Mississippi Gaming Revenue Along the Gulf is Down, Biloxi Casino Lawsuits are Up

Devin O'Connor — July 11, 2025

Baton Rouge child death, Blessing Buckles, negligent homicide Louisiana, casino child neglect case, Terica Denise Scott

Probation for Baton Rouge Woman in Casino Trip Child Death Case

Philip Conneller — July 11, 2025

Times Square Caesars casino teachers union

Entertainment Community Fund Joins Opposition to Times Square Casino

Todd Shriber — July 9, 2025

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Showboat Atlantic City Owner No Longer a Wanted Man After Paying $533K Debt

Devin O'Connor — July 9, 2025

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Advisory Committees Formed for New York Casino Licensing

Board members could hold considerable sway on downstate casino bids Committees will vote on the New York City-area casino pitches later this summer Community...

Todd Shriber — July 8, 2025

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Was Donald Trump Successful in Atlantic City? ‘Best Life Evolution Video’ Claims He Was

Devin O'Connor — July 7, 2025

Daily Fantasy Sports, DFS, Rob Bonta, California Gambling Law, DraftKings, Gavin Newsom

California AG Declares DFS Illegal, Gov. Newsom Begs to Differ

Philip Conneller — July 3, 2025

Steve Wynn Atlantic Club Atlantic City casino

First Casino Ever Built by Steve Wynn Up for Sale Once Again in Atlantic City

Devin O'Connor — July 2, 2025

Resorts World New York City Genting

Resorts World NYC Could Rapidly Transform to Traditional Casino

Todd Shriber — July 1, 2025

Fanatics Sportsbook Virginia online sports betting

Fanatics Joins Illinois Surcharge Parade, But at Smaller Rate Than Rivals

Todd Shriber — July 1, 2025

Rayvaughn Andrews, Pensacola drug trafficking, money laundering casinos, cocaine distribution Florida, structuring financial crimes

Florida Man Washed $10 Million in Drug Money Through Nevada, Mississippi Casinos

Philip Conneller — June 30, 2025

Second ‘Universal Horror Unleashed’ to Open Across from Bally’s Chicago Casino

Corey Levitan — June 29, 2025

Dee Ann Schippert, Iroquois County theft, public corruption trial, Illinois gambling fraud, health department scandal

Jury to Hear of Illinois Public Official’s Gambling in Overtime Fraud Case

Philip Conneller — June 28, 2025

The Bicycle Casino California cardroom Ron Bonta

California Could Soon Make Fantasy Sports Illegal

Todd Shriber — June 27, 2025

LeAnn Rimes Suffers Dental Breakdown at Casino Show

Corey Levitan — June 25, 2025

Sharpton Endorses Caesars Palace Times Square, Investment Open to Locals

Todd Shriber — June 25, 2025

Caesars Atlantic City Miss'd America

Caesars Atlantic City to Host 2025 Miss’d America Drag Pageant This September

Devin O'Connor — June 25, 2025