Casino
May 28, 2024
NC’s Casino Legalization Prospects Are Bleak amid Waning Support
Last year, North Carolina’s Republican leaders failed to progress a commercial casino legalization measure amid internal disagreements. As it turns out, the same struggles could prevent the party from making any meaningful advancement this year as well. To make matters worse, the clock is ticking and approximately a third of the legislative session has already […]
Casino
May 27, 2024
Four Winds New Buffalo Casino Sees Another Player Bag $1M
First at the end of April, when a player walked away with $536,614.25 to their name from a progressive jackpot game, and now with the mid-May win of a player who took home $1,008,222, Four Winds New Buffalo Casino in Michigan has been in the news a lot, not to mention some of the exciting […]
Casino
May 27, 2024
Gary Pretlow Urges to Quicken Pace of NY Gambling Expansion
Assemblyman Gary Pretlow has long been a supporter of legalizing, expanding, and liberalizing the gambling industry in New York – a state often seen as a holdout by many gambling companies across the nation. The Highest Bidder Is Still Not in the Room Despite the slow momentum, plans for casino properties are gaining traction, too […]
Casino
May 27, 2024
Neymar Jr. Flashes $280K Watch with Roulette Dial
Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr. often grabs headlines, not least for his gambling antics and occasional feigned injuries on the pitch. Recently, he appeared in the limelight because of a timepiece he was sporting, with the watch’s dial representing a roulette wheel. A Nod to His Love for Gambling The luxurious item was first spotted […]
Industry
May 27, 2024
Report Highlights the Pros and Cons of Working at an MA Casino
A Massachusetts casino report shows that many gambling properties in the state are meeting their hiring goals in terms of diversity and veteran hiring. Despite that, the new Casino Job Quality report shows that there are still some outstanding challenges in terms of female employment and how much workers earn. The new study was […]
Industry
May 27, 2024
Mississippi Hotel Proposed to Shelter Immigrant Minors
The building of a hotel casino in Tunica County, Mississippi, may be used for the creation of a new “influx care facility,” that may serve as the home for up to 2,000 immigrant minors who are unaccompanied. The proposal was discussed last week, as announced by the news outlet WREG. The building that may be […]
Industry
May 27, 2024
New Bill May Require iGaming, Betting Companies to Change Data Policies
Across the United States, licensed betting and online gambling operators must comply with the regulatory framework established in each different state. While some rules match, others differ which makes compliance challenging, especially considering that there are nearly 40 states that currently offer legal betting. Now, a newly released draft proposal calls for the establishment of […]
Industry
May 27, 2024
US Military Slots Generate $100M Annually, Stirring Addiction Fears
The expansion of sports betting across the United States granted millions of Americans access to legal wagering. Concurrently, came concerns about the negative impact of excessive betting and potential gambling harm. While young adults are usually more susceptible to addiction and problem gambling, so are individuals who undergo heavy stress on a daily basis. According […]
Legal
May 27, 2024
Backlash Forces Louisiana Senator to Withdraw Casino Contribution Amendment
After previously trying to remove the existing legislative prohibition that prevented casinos within Louisiana from making political contributions, Sen. Thomas Pressly from the 38th district has made a U-turn. Sen. Pressly’s Attempt to End Casino Donation Ban Sparks Backlash Initially, Sen. Pressly submitted a finance bill (HB 906) that would have removed the prohibition on […]
Casino
May 24, 2024
IGT’s Slots Hit for Three $1M+ Jackpots in April
International Game Technology’s Wheel of Fortune and MegaJackpots slots have made three very lucky players happy in April. Wheel of Fortune and MegaJackpots are the two games that paid out the impressive trio of life-changing jackpots last month. Since their official launch almost three decades ago in 1996, Wheel of Fortune slots have generated more […]
