Gambling News - 'Usa'
Lottery
December 9, 2022
18-Year-Old North Carolina Man Wins $1M from Lottery
The North Carolina Lottery has revealed the name of a new winner, 18-year-old Dalton Radford from Dallas, who bagged a $1-million prize with his instant ticket. The lottery detailed the story of Radford who made a $10 purchase of a scratch-off ticket while on his break between two daily jobs and ended up getting the […]
Sports
December 9, 2022
Missouri All Set to Push for Sports Betting Legalization in 2023
Missouri has been lagging insofar as its sports betting laws are concerned. With more than 30 states and the District of Columbia legalizing their betting industries, State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer is now seeking to right what he sees as a wrong. This is why the lawmaker has prefiled a bill that could make wagers on […]
Legal
December 9, 2022
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Unable to Decide on Sports Betting Bids
For the second day in a row, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which is responsible for regulating the gambling industry in the state, cannot make a decision on a sports betting application. Commissioners Postpone Decision on MGM Springfield The Boston Herald reported that on December 7, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission held a meeting to review the […]
Casino
December 8, 2022
Passport Technology’s Lush Loyalty Sets Foot in Washington
Provider of payment and customer engagement technology Passport Technology registered the first expansion of its loyalty solution in the Pacific Northwest via an agreement with The Point Casino. Lush Loyalty and Mira Kiosks The agreement between Passport Technology and The Point Casino & Hotel saw the casino in Washington choose Passport’s Lush loyalty and rewards […]
Industry
December 8, 2022
Michigan Non-profit Launched Shocking Free Slot Play Ad
Supporters of gambling addiction recovery admitted to WBZ that they had been “shocked” when they discovered that the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health advertised free slot play. MACGH’s Advocacy and Policy The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) is a private non-profit organization, which was founded in 1983, and is dedicated to helping […]
Legal
December 8, 2022
Michigan Residents Sentenced for Operating Illegal Gambling
Three people in Michigan have been found guilty of orchestrating an illegal gambling scheme. After admitting to their wrongdoings, the individuals were sentenced to a few days in prison and forced to pay fines. Three People Operated Illegal Gambling in Michigan The three people in question were guilty of running a small illegal gambling venue […]
Casino
December 8, 2022
RCI Unveils Plans for Casino Location in Colorado
The leading entertainment and gambling operator, RCI Hospitality Holdings, announced its plans to expand into the regulated gambling market in Colorado. RCI Plans to Establish New Gaming Location in Central City On Wednesday, the company revealed it completed the acquisition of a four-story, 30,000-square-foot building located at the heart of Central City in Colorado. The […]
Casino
December 8, 2022
The Venetian Awards $11M in Employee Appreciation Program
The Las Vegas Strip’s Venetian Resort announced that it would award all employees a $1,500 bonus as recognition for their hard work and dedication. Just in time for the holiday season, the rewards will be equally distributed among team members regardless of their seniority or position. Such efforts are part of the resort’s ongoing efforts […]
Casino
December 8, 2022
Penn’s Massachusetts License Uncertain Due to Responsible Gaming Concerns
Penn Entertainment, the newest owner of Barstool sportsbook, encountered difficulties during the license application process for its Plainridge Park Casino venue in Massachusetts. The state’s gambling commission conducted a thorough investigation sparked by a series of controversies connected to the operator. While the group was supposed to reach a consensus during its latest meeting, members […]
Business
December 8, 2022
Hard Rock International One Step Closer to The Mirage Purchase
The Mirage’s fate has been sealed on Wednesday with the Nevada Gaming Control Board issuing a recommendation for the property’s acquisition by Hard Rock International, the brand controlled by the Seminole Tribe, which will be the first tribal gaming operator to enter the Las Vegas Strip. Hard Rock International’s Mirage Purchase Closer to Realization The […]