Casino
January 8, 2024
Residents Rally Against Proposed Casino Development in Reston, Virginia
Amidst growing concerns over Comstock Companies‘ push to establish a casino on Metro’s Silver Line outside the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, residents of Reston are urging state lawmakers to reject any legislation supporting the controversial project. Activists Challenge Casino Plans, Cite Deviation from Reston’s Planning Principles On January 6, activists from NoRestonCasino.org, a group […]
Sports
January 8, 2024
DraftKings and BetMGM Secure Agreements for North Carolina Expansion
Two major online sportsbooks, DraftKings and BetMGM, have recently inked deals that pave the way for their operations in the Tar Heel State. BetMGM Forges Strategic Alliance with Charlotte Motor Speedway BetMGM, recognized as a leader in sports betting and iGaming, disclosed its strategic partnership with Charlotte Motor Speedway, a prominent motorsports and entertainment venue. […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
Robbery Suspect Arrested at Horseshoe Casino in Shelbyville, Indiana
A man in Indiana was arrested earlier this week at a Shelbyville area casino on suspicion of a robbery of a gas station. The person suspected of the crime was identified with the initials M.C.S., a 34-year-old resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. A Fishers Police Department (FPD) statement reveals that the young man is held on […]
Legal
January 5, 2024
Convicted Vegas Felon Faces Charges after Sex Trafficking a Minor
A Las Vegas convict faces charges of kidnapping an underage girl and forcing her into prostitution by threatening her with a gun. The girl was eventually able to return to her mother and provided the police with details about her kidnapper, Corey Canton. According to the official report, on December 1, the police responded to […]
Business
January 5, 2024
New York Betting Operators Set New $188.3M Revenue Record
Over the last few months, mobile sports betting operators in New York have reported exceptional results. The betting handle reported by the operators in October hit a $2 billion record, making the state the first one to surpass such a sum in wagers. Continuing this upward trend, November marked the second month in a row […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
Las Vegas’ Wedding Queen of the West Passes Away at 89
Charolette Richards, the founder of Las Vegas’s most popular wedding venue, has passed away at 89. The passing was announced by A Little White Wedding Chapel, the wedding factory she founded. The chapel was established in 1951 and was created to provide couples with an affordable wedding in a beautiful location. Prioritizing simplicity, the venue […]
Casino
January 5, 2024
Hard Rock Casino Kenosha Secures Common Council Approval
In November, the Kenosha City Council in Wisconsin greenlighted a proposal of the Menominee Tribe and Hard Rock International which calls for the development of a new gaming and entertainment resort. The tabled project is planned to use some 60 acres of land, located on County Highway K, west of Interstate 94. Now, the project […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
New Jersey Charities Receive $100K Donation from Hard Rock AC
Atlantic City’s go-to entertainment and casino destination, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, celebrated the holiday season with a special campaign that helped raise funds for different local organizations. The initiative, called “12 days of Giving,” saw the resort donate $100,000 to organizations across the state. Among the recipients of the donation are the […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
Report Argues New Jersey iGaming Has Harmed the Economy
The gambling industry can provide significant economic boosts to certain areas, creating new jobs and generating millions in tax money. This argument continues to be used by proponents of the industry in many states where certain verticals are not yet legal. However, a recent report shows that New Jersey’s online casino industry is not as […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
New Report Suggests Current Number of Nebraska Racetracks Adequate
Several years ago, Nebraska residents voted in favor of a ballot initiative that effectively connected the state’s racetracks to casino development. The approved initiative requires gambling companies interested in developing and operating casinos in the state to secure approval for a racetrack. This process makes the development of casinos easier for the state’s existing racetrack […]
