Casinos
Michigan Online Gambling Climbs Up The Ranks In March
Michigan online gambling in March has totaled $95.1 million in revenue. Michigan online revenue fell short of Pennsylvania in March. DETROIT — After launching in January of 2021, the Michigan online gambling market has gone nowhere but up as they have reported a revenue for online gambling of $95.1 million in the month of March…
Read MoreRiverboat Casinos Sue Scientific Games Over ‘Illegal’ Shuffler Monopoly
DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St Louis Illinois and Casino Queen Marquette are suing Scientific Games (SG) over an alleged illegal monopoly. The lawsuit claims that SG is currently able to set ridiculously high prices on card shufflers without the fear of being undercut. The suit claims that operators are being damaged financially as…
Read MoreNew Casino Gambling Bill Could Bring Trump Casino To Miami
A new gambling bill is being presented in the Florida legislature to expand gambling outside of the local tribes. The Seminole tribe currently runs the gambling in Florida and is backed by Walt Disney who also opposed the expansion of gambling in Florida. Former President Donald Trump is looking to open a casino at the…
Read MoreAlabama Casino, Lottery Bill Debate Will Have To Wait Two Weeks
Alabama lawmakers delay debate over a new gambling bill. Bill representative Del Marsh wants to work out the final details for the bill. Marsh believes the bill will pass, contending he already has the 21 votes needed in the Alabama Senate. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bill that lawmakers in the Alabama Senate are working to…
Read MoreLive! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Officially Launches
The Cordish Companies Live! Casino & Hotel has officially opened in Philadelphia. This is the first time the popular casino product has entered the Philadelphia market. The casino is expected to bring in $100 million in tax revenue within its first five years to the city. PHILADELPHIA – The Cordish Companies has officially launched its…
Read MoreVirginia Casino Industry Moves Forward After Regulatory Approvals
A draft of rules and regulations have been drawn up for the casino gaming industry by the Virginia Lottery Board. Four towns have been approved to open casinos in the Commonwealth but now Richmond would like a casino. A Richmond casino location will need to be voted on through the 2021 November ballot before construction…
Read MoreHigh Schools In MD May Be Teaching Classes On Gambling In Future
Senate Bill 0243 in Maryland would make teaching high school students about problem gambling a requirement of the educational curriculum. People ages 18-34 are the most susceptible to developing gambling addictions which is why lawmakers want to educate them before issues arise. The Maryland General Assembly has until April 12 to decide on the fate…
Read MoreBill For Casinos And Legal Gambling In Texas Has Been Pre-Filed
Sheldon Adelson, billionaire and owner of Las Vegas Sands, has hired lobbyists in the state of Texas with the goal of legalizing casino gambling in the state. Current laws limit gambling in Texas to bingo, horse/greyhound races, and the state lottery. Texas House Bill 477 would tax casinos 18% of their gross gaming revenue and…
Read MoreHard Rock Casino Coming To Bristol VA Following Board Approval
Hard Rock International was approved to open a casino resort in Bristol, Virginia. The casino will be a $400 million project. Hard Rock was approved by a 4-0 vote from the Virginia Lottery Board and was approved by residents on their November ballots. BRISTOL, Va. – Bristol, Virginia will be gaining a new casino resort…
Read MoreDetroit Casinos To Lose Over $60 Million With COVID-19 Closures
Michigan Governor Gretchen Esther Whitmer announced the closing of casinos for three weeks. The closing of the casinos, all located in Detroit, will lead to an estimated loss of over $67 million. The closures were caused by a spike in COVID-19 cases. DETROIT – Gamblers in Detroit will, unfortunately, be unable to partake in land-based…
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