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WOW Vegas Casino is one of the most popular social casinos in the US market today. Since legal online casino gambling is not nearly as prevalent in the United States as other forms of gaming, like sports betting, casino enthusiasts have had to get creative with fun, exciting sweepstakes casinos like WOW Vegas. Since launching in 2022, WOW Vegas has…

Wheel of Fortune Casino is a mobile casino site in the US, first launched in New Jersey. The concept is a partnership between BetMGM, Sony Pictures Television and International Games Technology. BetMGM, along with the help of Sony and IGT, is operating a full-service branded Wheel of Fortune online casino modeled after the game show on television.…

Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games in the world, and for good reason. The game is easy to learn, fast paced and fun! And while there are different variations in terms of rules and types of bets, it all boils down to essentially the same thing - getting as close to 21 as possible without going over. Fortunately for online casino…

While legal sports betting has spread like wildfire throughout the United States (35+ stats and counting have now legalized some form of sports betting!), online casino legislation has not enjoyed the same degree of success and acceptance. Currently only four states, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, have managed to pass…

Efforts by Maryland legislators to legalize online casino gaming hit a roadblock Monday. SB 267, which potentially would legalize online casino gaming in the state via voter referendum, failed to pass into the House on Monday's crossover day. Failing to pass into the opposite chamber on crossover day doesn't end a bill's hopes of becoming law in…

An effort to legalize online casino games in New York died this week when legislators from both the House and Senate omitted it from their budget proposals. In the final days of negotiations, even the man who wrote the bill could see it was gaining little traction. The licensing of three new casino projects in or around New York City has slowed…

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported total gaming revenue of nearly $412.2 million for the month of February on Thursday as declines in revenue from both internet casino gaming and sports wagering casinos. After setting an all-time record of $152.9 million in iGaming to kick off 2023, website-generated revenue cooled off to just…

A House Study Bill was filed in the Iowa General Assembly on Monday calling to allow advance deposit wagering as part of a broader proposal to bring internet casino gaming to the Hawkeye State. HSB 227, filed by Rep. Bobby Kauffman, who also serves as the House Ways and Means chairperson, would allow casino operators to have a maximum of two online…

New York's latest attempt to legalize mobile casino games in 2023 is on life support. State Sen. Joe Addabbo of Queens, the man behind the longshot push to legalize iCasino games in the Empire State this year, signaled pessimism Monday morning about his effort to get his bill into the upcoming fiscal budget. Addabbo has said that such a failure…

BetMGM Casino just launched North America's first brand-led online casino with the debut of Wheel of Fortune Online Casino in New Jersey. The site, available for download on both Android and iOS and at WheelOfFortuneCasino.com, comes with all the standard casino games found at BetMGM, along with a ton of Wheel of Fortune-branded slots and…

Attorneys in Missouri this week filed a class-action lawsuit accusing a manufacturer of gray-market gambling machines of corruption and racketeering. The suit, filed on behalf of seven state residents who claim to have been harmed "through their use of one or more of the thousands of illegal slot machines," also goes after the owners of the…

For weeks now, New York state Sen. Joe Addabbo has lamented the difficulty of getting other state leaders interested in legalizing online casino games during the upcoming fiscal year. "I can't be the only one," Addabbo told US Bets. "It can't just be one legislator." Now, with the state budget deadline of April 1 looming - though, bear in mind, the…

Illinois state Sen. Christina Castro filed a bill Wednesday looking to bring internet casino gaming to the Land of Lincoln. The bill, SB 1656, would allow an "Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming." It represents a subtle change from her unsuccessful 2021 legislation, SB 2064, which proposed authorizing "casinos or racetracks to offer…

When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed in her preliminary executive budget that revenue from future downstate casinos go to fund mass transit in New York City, some observers wondered if that was such a good idea. For one thing, Hochul didn't project any earnings from the casinos to be available to the state until 2026, putting that program…

Watson's goal is to send additional tax revenue to the state's Education Trust Fund. He shared an estimate Wednesday that online casino gaming could generate over $100 million annually for the state. SB 267 taxes online casino gaming at 15%, and licenses cost $500000. Watson wants Maryland to enter into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement,…

Full House Resorts has announced Friday night as the opening of its temporary casino in Illinois, aptly named The Temporary by American Place. The Temporary is located in Waukegan, approximately 40 miles north of Chicago and less than 20 miles from the Wisconsin state line. Waukegan was one of six locations awarded a casino license in the 2019…

Despite no mention of iCasino in New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's preliminary budget, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a bill late Wednesday to legalize online casino games in New York state. Addabbo was hoping Hochul would include some mention of iCasino revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, but he has said it's possible to move the process along…

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported a record $152.9 million in online casino revenue for the month of January, as revenue from the suite of virtual casino games other than online poker cleared $150 million for the first time. It was an overall improvement of 0.9% from the previous record of $151.5 million established in December.…

The first full year of online casino gambling in Connecticut hit a peak in popularity to cap 2022, with the state's Department of Consumer Protection reporting the first $1 billion monthly handle in 15 months of wagering activity. While the December figure was less than $3 million over the $1 billion benchmark, it was a surprising 11% improvement…

Perhaps the third time will be the charm to launch internet casino gamling in Indiana. State Rep. Ethan Manning filed House Bill 1536 on Thursday, which was given a first reading and referred to the Committee on Public Policy. If it passes, operators could offer online poker, roulette, slots, and blackjack in the Hoosier State, as well as digital…

The first in-person Illinois Gaming Board meeting in more than three years was a relatively low-key affair on Thursday, with the biggest news being Medinah Building and Medinah Holdings being unanimously approved for casino supplier licenses connected to Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago. Both licensees are connected to Medinah Temple,…

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) reported casino revenue totaling $114.4 million for the month of December, as the gaming discipline generated $290 million in state tax revenue for the 2022 calendar year. Overall, the state's 11 venues generated $1.35 billion in operator revenue in 2022, an increase of 13.6% compared to the $1.19 billion generated…

Standing in the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, California, last month, I couldn't make sense of it. There was an electronic craps table, people were throwing dice, but whatever the roll, it somehow didn't become the point. And there was no reaction when the dice settled on the table. After watching a few rolls, I realized that this tribal casino had…

Officials with HeadWaters Resort & Casino and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe recently announced a change to their temporary casino facility plans. The Norfolk, Virginia casino will no longer be located in Harbor Park Stadium, home to the Norfolk Tides, a minor league (AAA) baseball team. "The Tribe and the City of Norfolk had explored locating the…

Saks Fifth Avenue is feeling lucky. The iconic New York City department store, which opened its doors on September 15, 1924, is looking to get into the casino business. Hudson's Bay Company, the owner of the Saks Fifth Avenue department store chain, said it would bid with the state to convert the top three floors of its flagship store in Midtown…

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported $203.9 million in casino win for the month of December, with a strong bounce-back in slot revenue pushing the Hoosier State over the $200 million mark to close out 2022. The total was a 3.9% increase from the $196.2 million in win for November - the first time it slipped below $200 million since June. Slot…

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke for nearly an hour during her State of the State Address Tuesday, mentioning sweeping, expensive proposals for mental health, housing, inflation, security, and energy policies before mentioning that those ideas were just the "tip of the iceberg" of what she'd like to accomplish. "I know most of you cannot wait to…

The opening of Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, will be delayed eight days. The planned opening was this coming Sunday, but the location needs more time to test and verify gaming equipment, it was announced this week. As a result, the grand opening is now set for Jan. 23. Rivers Casino will be the first Virginia casino operating out of its…

The panel charged with determining where to locate New York City-area casinos issued a request for applications (RFA) on Tuesday in its first public meeting, signaling the start of the expensive, high-stakes competition for the three licenses being dangled. The Gaming Facility Location Board, part of the New York State Gaming Commission, announced…

By CHRIS ALTRUDA From usbets.com The Illinois Gaming Board reported $114 million in casino gaming revenue in November, as a dip in electronic gaming device (EGD) and slots revenue offset a year-best total from table games. The total was 1.7% lower than the $116 million generated in October as admissions to the state's 11 gaming venues dipped 4.3%…

Hoping it will be " The Flame " that draws patrons to northern Illinois, Hard Rock and local ownership group 815 Entertainment broke ground Wednesday on a $310 million casino in Rockford that is scheduled to open in late 2023. In a tent filled to capacity next to its temporary venue, called A Hard Rock Opening Act, dignitaries who included Hard…

Investor and restaurateur Ken Sturm has been doing business in Times Square for more than three decades. The owner of Bacall's Steakhouse on West 44th Street and the world-famous Ellen's Stardust Diner (named after his mother) on Broadway and 52nd Street, Sturm has seen what the pandemic has done to the heart of Manhattan. He thinks it's time the…

Somewhat overshadowed by the process of Bally's moving forward as the applicant for Chicago's downtown casino license, Wind Creek quietly broke ground for another casino in Illinois, this one located in the south suburbs of Cook County. The Illinois Gaming Board selected Wind Creek over South Suburban Development last December, capping a process…

Bally's took another crucial step forward in its efforts to build a $1.7 billion casino in downtown Chicago on Wednesday when the full city council approved its proposal for the River West neighborhood. The 39-5 vote, with five absent and one recusal, came after the city's plan commission and zoning committee each approved the amended proposal on…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported $114 million in casino gaming revenue in November, as a dip in electronic gaming device (EGD) and slots revenue offset a year-best total from table games. The total was 1.7% lower than the $116 million generated in October as admissions to the state's 11 gaming venues dipped 4.3% to 770693. That was the lowest…

Andrew Crowe, senior vice president of investor relations and growth initiatives at Sightline Payments, was in Las Vegas a couple weeks ago for a panel discussion about the future of monetary transactions in the gaming space. As Crowe traveled for the conference, he began to think about all the times he uses a phone to perform important tasks…

Hard Rock International celebrated the groundbreaking of its Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia, on Wednesday afternoon. The location is expected to open in the spring of 2024. Hard Rock Bristol is currently operating out of a temporary location. "This is an exciting day for Bristol," Allie Evangelista, president of Hard Rock Hotel &…

Developers and casino operators are pulling out all the stops in their pursuit of one of the New York City-area casino licenses being dangled by the New York State Gaming Commission as the selection process draws closer. Brooklyn native Jay-Z and his Roc Nation entertainment agency have joined a group of investors pushing for a Las Vegas-style…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported nearly $116 million in casino revenue for October as venues around the state picked up the slack with top revenue generator Rivers Casino reporting slightly declining figures for the fourth consecutive month. The figure represented a 1.9% improvement on September's total of $113.8 million, fueled by a sharp 6.2%…

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported $204 million in casino gaming win for September, a slight decline from the previous month. It was, however, the third consecutive month in which overall win topped $200 million. September's figure was 0.9% lower compared to August's $205.8 million collected by the state's 10 casinos and two racinos. The…

The Canadian iGaming and sports betting company Rivalry is reaching back to move forward. Rivalry announced in a press release this week that its new iCasino platform, Casino.exe, doesn't just look and feel vintage, but also includes a "retro operating system" alongside an MP3 player, "custom game box art," and desktop icons and wallpaper to…

One of the most important aspects of legal online casino gaming, or really online gambling in general, is making sure your money is always safe, secure, and transferred in the quickest possible manner. It's already hard enough to beat the house as it is, so why should any winning online casino goer have to wait to get their hands on their own…

A surge in attendance contributed to a sharp rise in revenue from electronic gaming devices (EGDs) as the Illinois Gaming Board reported casino revenue totaling $122.9 million in July. More than 840000 admissions were counted across the state's 11 venues, the most for any month in 2022 and 12.8% higher compared to June. The revenue total also…

No one - well, hopefully no one - has ever looked at a slot machine and said, "Now that's a fine place to invest my money for a solid rate of return." Yet slot machines - and this is not quite #breakingnews - can be a fun way to pass a little time, maybe win a few bucks, maybe take down a jackpot. Of course, the -EV keeps plenty of discerning…

All five boroughs now have checked in with a plan to build a Las Vegas-style casino in their corner of New York City. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella is the latest official to make a pitch for one of the three downstate casino licenses that will be under consideration by the New York State Gaming Commission beginning this month. Since…

After closing 2021 with a flourish, Indiana's casinos dealt with a New Year's hangover as revenue dropped sharply to start 2022. The state's 10 casinos and two racinos reported close to $190.1 million in total win to the Indiana Gaming Commission for January. While that figure represented a year-over-year increase of 13.4% from the $167.6 million…

After an unexpectedly soft start to the year, revenue generated by casinos and video gaming terminals across Illinois bounced back slightly in February, but still fell short of late 2021 numbers, according to figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board. Casino revenue excluding sports wagering at the state's 11 venues totaled $93.6 million, an…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported combined casino revenue totaling $117.3 million for August, with a drop in electronic gaming device (EGD) and slot revenue the primary cause for a month-over-month decline. The figure represents a 4.5% dip from July's $122.9 million, but it was also 10.4% higher than the $107.9 million claimed in August of last…

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported statewide casino win totaling $205.8 million for August, as both table and slot revenue lagged compared to July. The overall figure represented a 6.9% decline from the claimed by the state's 10 casinos and two racinos. It was also a 1.6% year-over-year drop from the $209.3 million in win for August 2021. The…

Illinois' 11 casinos closed 2021 with a flourish as the state's gaming board reported revenue totaling $109.8 million for the month of December and nearly $1.2 billion for 2021. The figure represented a 5.6% increase from November's total of $103.9 million as the venues were helped by an increase of nearly 3% in attendance to 726780 patrons, 21110…

Connecticut is becoming even more gambling-friendly, having legalized both online casinos and online sports betting. Sports betting may get the headlines, but having online casinos in the state is big news on its own. After the Connecticut online casino bill was signed into law, there were still a few hurdles to get through, including federal…

Come early next month, legal single-sports betting and online gambling will significantly expand in Ontario. Single-sports betting has been legal since last year in Canada, but so far in Ontario it has been limited to the provincially run PROLINE+. On April 4, however, that will change as Ontario launches an internet gambling market, named…

Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa burst onto the scene in 2003, setting a new standard in New Jersey online casinos. When online casinos were given the green light, Borgata partnered with one of the top online gaming companies in the world, Party Gaming, and was one of the first to go live in the Garden State. In February 2021 the…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported slight declines in casino and video gaming terminal (VGT) revenue for September, which marked the second straight month of lower totals reported at casinos. The state's 11 casinos combined to generate $113.8 million in revenue, finishing 3% below August's total of $117.3 million. While nowhere near the 2022 low…

On Wednesday, a New York resident sued BetMGM in New Jersey Superior Court over a series of alleged regulatory violations that stem from his complaints about online blackjack and other casino games repeatedly being disconnected in the midst of play. In the lawsuit, Sam Antar claims that he was often disconnected when he appeared to have a favorable…

After many years of proudly serving residents of Pennsylvania at its flagship location in Bensalem, Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment - the parent company behind the famous Parx Casino - recently unveiled an exciting rebrand of its mobile casino and sportsbook offering. On March 16, 2022, the betPARX Casino & Sportsbook mobile app went live in New…

Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, is banning unlicensed gambling sites from its platform as of Oct. 18. The decision, which came days after a scamming scandal was revealed on the platform, will ban users from live-streaming slots, roulette, or dice games that aren't licensed in the United States or other jurisdictions. Some of the sites that are…

When Massachusetts gaming regulators and Encore-Boston Harbor on Monday rolled out the "Play My Way" responsible gaming software on the casino's more than 2700 slot machines, it completed a six-year process that makes the state the first in the nation to offer an optional responsible gaming program on every slot or electronic game machine in the…

FanDuel originally hit the ground running thanks to its daily fantasy sports offering but has since taken the U.S. online sportsbook and casino market by storm. In Pennsylvania, FanDuel partnered with Valley Forge, a small category 3 casino, to open not only its online sportsbook, but also its first branded online casino. Following a hot start in…

There are nearly 100 land-based casinos in Canada, but gamblers looking for a unique gaming and entertainment experience will want to travel to Canada's Far North, where you can get into a poker game, drink a shot with a petrified big toe in it, and enjoy watching the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Diamond Tooth Gerties…

It's commonly accepted that iGaming - with its capability for high-speed play and 24/7 accessibility - can pose higher risk of problem gambling than traditional walk-in visits to casinos. But some Pennsylvania gamblers trying to minimize such risks are learning it's hard to exclude themselves from online play without also giving up the visits…

The ongoing labor disruption at Casino de Montréal appears to be nearing an end. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 545 unionized Casino de Montréal croupiers who are currently on strike, and the Société des casinos du Québec reached a tentative new labor agreement on Friday afternoon, according to a. Details of the new…

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported casino win totaling $221.1 million for the month of July, as the state's 10 casinos and two racinos had a sharp-bounce back from June thanks to strong growth in slots revenue. The Hoosier State's 12 venues reported overall month-over-month increases, with nine posting gains 10% or better as they ended a…

Bally's formally submitted its application for a casino license to the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday, seeking to build a $1.7 billion venue in the River West neighborhood of the third-largest city in the United States. If the IGB approves the application, Bally's would operate a temporary casino at Medinah Temple in nearby River North while…

Canada's provincial gaming corporations are collectively taking a firm stand against misleading advertising and the operation of illegal gambling websites within the country. A coalition of five provincial gaming corporations - British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation, Loto-Quebec, Atlantic Lottery…

Hard Rock International is teaming up with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin to potentially bring a casino to southeastern Wisconsin near the Illinois state line. The two groups announced their partnership last week, with the goal of opening a casino in Kenosha. The Menominee Tribe previously attempted to open an off-reservation casino at the…

With money laundering through casinos a red-hot topic in Canada recently, Ontario's gaming regulator handed out a substantial fine to a casino in the province. Last Wednesday, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Canada issued monetary penalties totaling $227250 (CAD) to HR Ottawa LP, which is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported a combined $327.4 million in revenue from casino gaming and video gaming terminals in June as both wagering disciplines declined from the prior month. A dip in attendance appeared to be a key contributing factor in the 5.1% decline in casino revenue for June to $110.7 million. There were 745546 admissions across…

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported casino win of $197.2 million for June, the third straight month it has declined across the state's 10 casinos and two racinos. While not a low for the calendar year, June's casino win represented a 6.9% decrease from the $211.9 million reported in May and ended a three-month streak in which the venues combined…

The term "iGaming" covers both online casino gaming and online sports wagering, each of which are spreading legally across the U.S. on a state-by-state basis. The pace of iCasino to market, however, has been and will undoubtedly continue to be slower than sports betting. Only six states currently offer legal online casino. In those states where…

Horse racing aficionados have been betting on races online Sports bettors in dozens of states have tried their luck since the Supreme Court ended Nevada's virtual monopoly in May 2018. Online casino gaming is only operating in a half-dozen states, but many lawmakers have noticed that New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan operators have cleared…

Casinos across Indiana extended the state's streak of clearing $200 million in gaming revenue to three as the Indiana Gaming Commission reported nearly $212 million in win for the month of May. The figure represents a 7.5% decline from April's $229.1 million and is 9.9% off the $235.2 million generated in March that represents the best month of…

Americans on either side of the aisle have been known to express dissatisfaction over the appropriation of COVID-19 relief funds the past two years. But a recent incident in Japan tops anything going on in the Western Hemisphere. According to an Associated Press report (which got its information from the Kyodo News agency), a 24-year-old jobless…

As a vote nears on whether the Chicago City Council will present Bally's to the Illinois Gaming Board as its applicant for a downtown casino license, the state's venues already in play posted revenue gains for a third consecutive month in April, ending up at $122.4 million. The revenue figure is a 15.9% improvement on March's total of $105.7…

Hard Rock might have lost out on being the finalist for the downtown casino in Chicago, but it can take plenty of solace in quickly establishing itself as the top revenue generator across the state line in Indiana. The Seminole tribe-based gaming group, which recently celebrated the first anniversary of opening its $300 million casino in Gary,…

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported its state's 10 casinos and two racinos generated more than $235 million in revenue for March, the state's highest monthly total in nine years. March has historically been a good month for casinos in the Hoosier State, with the total marking the sixth consecutive year it has cleared $200 million when not…

Casino revenue in the state of Illinois reached nine figures for the first time in 2022, as its 11 venues combined to generate more than $119 million in adjusted operator revenue for March, according to figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board. It was a slow start for casinos in the Prairie State, with January's revenue coming in at just $87.8…

In its most aggressive effort yet, the American Gaming Association on Thursday released a letter sent to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland calling on the Department of Justice to crack down - hard - on illegal offshore sportsbooks. The AGA's written request specifically singles out Bovada, MyBookie, and BetOnline as companies that "openly…

Bally's Chairman Soo Kim promised to find ways to alleviate traffic concerns, integrate into the River West community, and showcase the "best of Chicago" on Wednesday evening in leading the pitch to local residents for why Bally's should be the operator Mayor Lori Lightfoot chooses for the highly sought downtown casino license. Bally's was one…

Many online casino companies operate in Canada, offering residents of the country a multitude of gaming options. Yet the only online casino games legally available in the country are offered by provincial lotteries. All the other companies, like Jackpot City, Spin Casino, and 888casino, operate in a legal grey area. The good news is that the legal…

A Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce forum Friday brought together four of the city's top casino executives, and there was agreement that New York state is likely to approve up to three casino licenses in the greater New York City region almost as soon as a seven-year moratorium expires in December. But there also was consensus on something…

Full House Resorts and DraftKings at Casino Queen announced management-level hirings for their respective Illinois -based operations. Full House, which has taken its first steps towards constructing a temporary casino in Waukegan in the northeast portion of the state after being found "preliminary suitable" by the state's gaming board in December,…

Legalized mobile sports betting has spread throughout the country in the years since PASPA was overturned, becoming legal in over 30 states. The same can't be said for online casino gaming, which has been legally offered in some U.S. states since 2013. Six states - Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia -…

On March 27, 2019, West Virginia became the fourth U.S. state to legalize online casino gaming. The final bill arrived on Governor Jim Justice's desk on March 9th, and was allowed to become law without his signature. After taking a little time to get the necessary infrastructure in place, the industry officially launched on July 15, 2020,…

Rush Street Gaming is pushing a potentially key advantage - timing - in trying to differentiate itself with two other bidders to build and operate a casino in downtown Chicago. Unlike the other applicants, Rush Street says it can have Chicago's city casino ready to open in 2022 by repurposing the historic Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, rather…

While the idea of going to a casino without a wad of cash in your hand may still feel somewhat counterintuitive to some, there is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an American move away from carrying cash. From ApplePay to food apps to debit cards, the next generation rarely carries cash, and some Nevada casinos - Resorts…

The NFL is taking its product to a new playing field - casino floors. The National Football League announced Wednesday it has reached agreement with Aristocrat for a multi-year slot machine licensing agreement in which the gaming company has an exclusive global license to create NFL-themed slot machines for casinos. Aristocrat also was awarded a…

As poker hands go, the city of Chicago was dealt a promising opener for suitors to build a downtown casino: two pairs and a wild card. The city announced Friday it had received five bids in response to its Request for Proposals (RFP) issued in April. The deadline was originally established in August, but extended earlier in the summer to allow…

David Cordish, the legendary 81-year-old CEO of the century-old Maryland-based family gaming business The Cordish Companies, suggested at the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City Tuesday that he knew he was about to break with the usual industry sentiment. But Cordish went ahead with his continuing skepticism about the potential for online…

About the only thing missing from presentations Wednesday by the four applicants for a casino license in Southland Cook County was the declaration of the childhood phrase, "One, two, three, four, I declare a border war!" The promise to keep gaming tax revenue dollars in Illinois and out of Indiana while building communities was a prevailing theme…

It took 720 days, American Gaming Association President Bill Miller noted on Tuesday, but the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) - the U.S. gaming industry's largest event - is back. Miller offered the opening keynote speech at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas (although the series of education panels began a day earlier), and he was followed by Nevada Gov.…

Add Jayson Williams to the list of former all-star professional athletes who have gained a toehold in the world of U.S. gambling expansion. But while others may appear in TV commercials and tout sportsbooks that are their business partners, the 53-year-old Williams has carved out a niche of his own by founding an "outdoor adventure therapy"…

Caesars Entertainment shared official renderings Thursday for Caesars Virginia, a $500 million resort expected to break ground during December in Danville. The property is expected to open in late 2023. The project will include 500 hotel rooms, a casino floor, a Caesars Sportsbook, and a World Series of Poker -branded card room, in addition to…

Springtime was good for the Las Vegas casino industry, as customer visits and gaming revenue across Nevada reached pre-pandemic and even historic levels in May. The start of summer has brought new uncertainties for the tourist mecca, however, with COVID cases resurging at among the highest levels in the country and new local government…

Calling it a "once in a generation opportunity," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot opened the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States on Monday by promoting her city as it continues accepting proposals for a casino in the downtown area. The downtown area of the third-largest city in the country was one of six sites permitted to host a casino…

All was quiet at the Resorts World Catskills casino on Wednesday afternoon - maybe a little too quiet. After all, mobile sports betting is coming to New York State next year - and while the casino industry has learned that fears of cannibalization were overblown, that doesn't mean it will help land-based casinos, either. That's especially true in…

Nevada casinos are flush with gambling winnings, as the industry reported record monthly revenue in May. According to figures from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Silver State casinos raked in $1230165971, the highest figure for the casinos since they beat gamblers for $1164875043 in October 2007. The winnings from May were a whopping 20971%…

One of the quickest and safest ways to make online payments for all manner of goods and services is by using PayPal. This e-wallet can now also be used to make seamless deposits and withdrawals into and out of your online casino and online sportsbook accounts as well. Here we explain how PayPal works at online gambling sites and why you should be…