Casino
September 20, 2023
Lucky Harry Reid International Airport Visitor Earns $650,000 Playing Slots
A lucky Texan woman has turned an airport gambling session into a $643,434.31 payday. Referred to as Brittany by the airport’s official X account, the woman will now return to her state richer than before. Brittany was visiting Nevada when she tried to test her luck by playing a slot by the Las Vegas terminal’s […]
Business
September 20, 2023
Gambling Sector in Pennsylvania Posts Strong August Results
The gambling regulator in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), releases monthly reports revealing details regarding the performance of regulated gambling operators in the state. Such reports include insights regarding the total revenue generated from all forms of gambling, including slots, table games, online gambling, sports betting, video gaming terminals (VGTs) and fantasy contests. […]
Legal
September 20, 2023
AC Police Arrest an Armed Woman Carrying Drugs outside Ocean Casino Resort
The Atlantic City police have arrested a woman carrying a gun outside the Ocean Casino Resort only to find out that she also carried multiple bags of heroin she might have intended to sell. Now arrested, the woman faces multiple years of jail time. Jadairah James is a 27-year-old local who already has a track […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
UNLV and Boyd Gaming Team Up for Hospitality Innovation
The leading American gaming and hospitality company, Boyd Gaming Corporation, announced a new initiative that seeks to promote hospitality innovation in Southern Nevada. The company confirmed recently that it finalized a lease and sponsorship agreement with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Under the terms of the collaboration, Boyd Gaming will bring its Boyd […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
Caesars and MGM Are Not the Only Victims of Hackers, Okta Says
Two of the biggest gambling companies in America, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, recently became targets of cyberattacks. Hackers likely related to the ALPHV and Scattered Spider groups breached the companies’ cyber defenses, taking hold of valuable data. New reports, however, show that Caesars and MGM Resorts weren’t the only victims, Reuters reported. The […]
Casino
September 20, 2023
North Carolina Governor Rejects Controversial Casino-Medicaid Deal
In a bold move, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has firmly rejected a controversial plan put forth by Republican state lawmakers. The plan aimed to tie the long-awaited expansion of Medicaid to an ambitious proposal to significantly expand casino gambling within the state. Medicaid Expansion Jeopardized as Governor Cooper Slams Casino Pairing Gov. Cooper’s decision […]
Lottery
September 20, 2023
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $672M for Upcoming Drawing
After surviving Monday night’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot continues to grow. For the next drawing set for Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the jackpot soars to an estimate of $672 million. If a cash value option is selected, the jackpot would be an estimated $320.5 million. The jackpot would become the 10th largest prize for the […]
Lottery
September 20, 2023
Stolen $2bn Powerball Ticket Plaintiff Faces Death Threats
In November last year, the biggest lottery prize ever was hit, a staggering $2.04 billion jackpot from Powerball, the famous lottery game available across the United States. The life-changing and record Powerball prize was claimed a few months earlier, in February by a person named Edwin G. Castro. Announced on February 14, 2023, he was […]
Industry
September 19, 2023
Sumsub Releases Automated Responsible Gaming Solution
Full-cycle verification platform Sumsub announced the release of an automated Responsible Gaming solution for Responsible Gaming Education month. The new solution offers reliable monitoring that can help gambling operators avoid hefty fines. Sumsub highlighted the importance of September to responsible gaming in the United States, expressing its own desire to protect players and help iGaming […]
Casino
September 19, 2023
Konami Powers The Queen Baton Rouge with SYNKROS Management System
The Queen Baton Rouge, a brand-new gaming establishment at the site of the former Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge, has adopted Konami Gaming’s SYNKROS casino management system. As a result, guests can now benefit from the unique rewards and benefits offered by The Queen Casino & Entertainment at each of the company’s four properties. The […]
