Posts Tagged ‘Casino’
Both Indiana And Hawaii See New Gambling Bills In Early 2022
The Indiana House of Representatives sees two potential iGaming bills presented that would bring online casinos to the Hoosier State. Hawaii lawmakers present a bill to potentially launch local casinos. INDIANAPOLIS – As government bodies begin to reconvene for the New Year, new bills are presented. Indiana and Hawaii see bills that would affect their…
Read MoreMaryland Sees Record High Casino Profits In 2021 Fiscal Year
Maryland casinos outperformed all previous fiscal years in 2021. Profits from Maryland gaming go to the Maryland Education Trust Fund among other great programs. Maryland Lottery paid out millions more in prizes to players than in previous years. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The casino gaming industry has experienced a record-breaking high in the 2021 fiscal year.…
Read MoreGlobal Casino Market Expects Value Of $160 Billion By 2027
New reports have the global casino industry expected to reach a total value of $159.3 billion by 2027. U.S. online gambling expansions as well as retail expansions have led to this influx in growth to the overall market. A drop-off after 2027 is expected to be seen once the casino markets worldwide have balanced out…
Read MoreHard Rock Casino Rockford Receives Further Gaming Board Approval
The Hard Rock Casino Rockford has passed another speed bump. 815 Entertainment, a conglomeration of investors, received a supplier license from the Illinois Gaming Board. Several key players in the casino’s operating system were also approved by the Board. LAS VEGAS – The Hard Rock Casino Rockford is getting closer and closer to reality as…
Read MoreMaryland Casinos Reporting Higher Figures Than Pre-Pandemic
Casinos in Maryland have been steadily growing, and are now reporting numbers higher than that of before the worldwide pandemic. Maryland’s six casinos reported a total of $161.5 million in June, up over 13% from June of 2019. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – It appears that casino gambling in the state of Maryland is returning to normal…
Read MoreChicago Now Accepting Bids For A New Downtown Casino Resort
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is accepting bids for a new casino resort in the city. The hope is to have the resort open by 2025. This will be the first casino resort in the city of Chicago. CHICAGO – Chicago gambling fans will soon see a major casino resort in the heart of the city…
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 MoreIllinois Online Casino Gambling Bill Filled In General Assembly
Democratic Rep. Robert Rita has filed a new bill in the Illinois General Assembly to bring online casino gambling to the Prairie State. The bill would launch legal casino sites through local casinos and racetracks should it be approved. Illinois already has online sports betting available. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Players in Illinois may soon be…
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 MoreOntario Pushes Online Gambling, Revives Sports Betting
The Ontario Conservative government had its yearly budget delivery and announced major losses due to COVID-19. The losses have motivated the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp (OLG) to push forth competitive online gambling initiatives. Canadian lawmakers have also revived a previously failed sports betting bill. ONTARIO, Canada – Sports bettors and gamblers alike in Ontario…
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