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The Pennsylvania gaming industry broke an all-time monthly record in March with $554.6 million in revenue, eclipsing the previous high set in December 2023 at $534.2 million. The March revenue figure was also a 7.64% increase over the $515.3 million revenue figure of last March.  The figures were unveiled by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

Massachusetts experienced a surge in its sports betting handle for the month of March, reporting an increase of over $110.0 million compared to the previous month. The sports betting handle reached $642.3 million, marking a notable rise of 20.7% from February’s figure of $542.5 million. While March’s handle fell slightly short of January’s $651.7 million,

The cyber attacks in Vegas last year are back in the news, as an MGM suit against the Federal Trade Commission has been filed over its investigation into the matter. Those attacks crippled Caesars and MGM properties, and the suit filed in Washington federal court targets both the FTC and Lina Khan, the FTC chair.

The Redding City Council voted 3 to 2 to submit comments on the Redding Rancheria casino project’s Final Environmental Impact Statement during its meeting on Tuesday night, sending them to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs for review. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the project was prepared and issued

Social media reports are notoriously unreliable… except for our posts, of course. And one recent post about the Las Vegas Monorail caught a lot of peoples attention, claiming that the service was to be shut down as early as 2028. So is there any truth to the rumor? According to Reuters, these rumors originated from

It finally happened. As the Tropicana closes in Las Vegas and plans are made for an implosion of the resort, we have information on how to grab a piece of history, cash in those chips and vouchers, and when the building will be coming down! Even though the Tropicana is gone, that doesn’t mean it

In a statewide display of dissent, convenience stores across Virginia ceased selling Virginia Lottery tickets on Monday in protest against proposed regulations targeting skill games. Organizers estimated that hundreds of stores participated in the one-day shutdown, aiming to highlight the potential repercussions of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to a pending bill seeking to legalize, tax,

Some of us were really hoping for an expansion of online gambling in America. Specifically, the regulation of online casinos in Maryland and Maine, among other states. But as usual, politics got in the way. On April 8th, the Maryland General Assembly concluded its session without taking any action on internet gambling.  The setback is

The University of Connecticut is seeking to leverage its basketball triumphs into legislative support, with a plea for $100 million in bonding to enhance the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, the campus venue for its men’s and women’s basketball teams. The move comes as lawmakers also eye changing sports betting laws so residents can wager on

Rush Street Interactive has announced Brian Sapp’s appointment to the newly created Chief Marketing Officer position. Sapp is expected to bring a wealth of experience and a track record in data-driven marketing and live operations within the mobile industry to his new role as CMO, the online casino and sports betting company said. As part of

The numbers are in for New York sports betting in 2023, and they do not disappoint. Players in the state wagered more than $19.6 billion on sporting events last year, which translated to almost $1.8 billion in revenue. During the 12-month period ending on March 31st, total wagers in the Empire State surged by almost

Boyd Gaming has announced an extension of the temporary closure of its Boulder Highway casino, the Eastside Cannery Casino-Hotel, four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its doors. According to records from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Eastside Cannery’s gaming license remains active but is under temporary closure until March 31, 2025. The

The new Rio light show is brand new and thrilling tourists and residents of Las Vegas! The renovations at the resort continue, with the installation of more than three miles of LED lights that are programmed to perform amazing displays! [embedded content] The spectacular new Rio light show is lighting up the night sky of

We have a look at the super fun Gemstone Rush online slot! A 6 row game with 6 cascading reels from our friends at Spadegaming! Head under ground and spin those reels with Jerry the Mole, where landing 4 or more SCATTERS will trigger the Free Spins feature! This is a medium volatility game that

Online casino entertainment provider Play’n GO has announced an expansion of its partnership with US operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI), which runs the BetRivers platform. As a result of the extension, the Swedish gaming giant’s content is now available with BetRivers in Pennsylvania. Play’n GO has already gone live with RSI via the BetRivers brand in

The Thai government is making progress toward the legalization of integrated resorts (IRs) with casinos, as the cabinet endorsed a special House committee report advocating for this move. The Ministry of Finance has been given 30 days to conduct an additional feasibility study. This development, reported by The Bangkok Post, marks a step forward in

Casinos are always fun on the surface. It’s a place of real entertainment that gives everyone a chance of quick fortune. However, some casino tactics mean that not everyone will go home with good stories to share. Unfortunately, losing money is a common occurrence in casinos. That’s why everyone must remember to gamble only an

Springfield officials are asserting their commitment to safeguarding the city’s interests amidst speculation surrounding a potential sale of the MGM casino, a cornerstone of the local economy. Reports emerged three weeks ago suggesting MGM Resorts International might be considering divesting its casinos in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Bloomberg News revealed that MGM had engaged financial advisers

Fontainebleau is pulling in big name acts recently. Now, they will help fans see Smashing Pumpkins in Vegas this fall. The two-time Grammy Award-winning band recently announced several North American performances for 2024, including the stop at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The show will take place Friday September 27th, 2024 with special guest

Believe it or not, the amazing run for Nevada revenue continued in February, with gaming generating over $1.3 billion for the state. That’s a jump of nearly 9% from the same time last year, and has some people wondering how long this can continue. In February of 2023, revenue reached a notable $1.24 billion, marking