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Zelenskiy Bans Ukrainian Troops From Gambling Online

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Advocates renew push for casino gambling legalization, but face steep uphill climb

SAN ANTONIO - A big push is underway to expand gambling in Texas, with momentum continuing to build after a encouraging showing in the 2023 legislature. The a resort and casino company, is renewing their push to legalize casino gaming in the Lone Star state and to bring destination style resort casinos to the states big cities like Dallas and San…

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Illinois online casinos: Play legal casino games online in IL

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Running Aces files federal racketeering lawsuit against Minnesota tribal casinos

Running Aces, one of the state's two horse-racing tracks, filed a federal racketeering lawsuit Tuesday claiming tribal casinos in three locations have offered card games not authorized under state law. The lawsuit by the track, which operates in Columbus in the northeast Twin Cities metro, named executives at Grand Casinos in Hinckley and Mille…

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Maryland Fails to Pass Online Casino Betting Bill

Residents of the Old Line State can't be too upset about the state of Maryland betting given they have legal sports betting, but the latest gambling news is still a disappointment. The Maryland state legislature ended its session on Monday without passing an online casino betting bill. There was some optimism of online casino gaming coming to the…

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Maryland legislature fails in online gambling expansion

While interest and discussion weren't limited to March, as far back as last autumn, operators, vendors, suppliers, consultants, lawmakers and many others in the US gambling landscape were shouting about the prospect of Maryland legalising online casino. On Monday (8 April) those prospects went out without a peep when the general assembly adjourned…

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Maryland Lawmaker: 2024 Online Casino Legalization Efforts Dead

Efforts to legalize online casinos in Maryland won't move forward in 2024, according to Senator Ron Watson. Maryland legislators came to a budget agreement Wednesday, and online casino revenue wasn't included as a funding source. The state's legislative session officially ends Monday. "Neither iGaming nor the referendum will move forward this…

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NJ Senator Wants To Double Taxes For Internet Gambling, Casinos

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - A senator in New Jersey says it's time to double taxes on online casinos and sports wagering as gambling profits continue to "explode" across the state. Sen. John McKeon (NJ-27) recently introduced a package of bills that would mean some changes for the state's burgeoning gaming industry if they cross the finish line. The state's…

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Senator John McKeon Introduces Gambling Bill Package

Senator John McKeon Introduces Gambling Bill Package TRENTON - Senator John McKeon introduced a package of bills intended to strengthen protections in the gaming industry for children and chronic gamblers and to increase tax revenue from the growing use of online gaming in New Jersey. The first bill, S-3062, would prohibit casinos from using…

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Maryland online casino bill debuts in Senate

The bill passed the House by a 92-43 majority on 14 March. However its Senate introduction sparked debate potential blockers such as fears of brick-and-mortar cannibalisation and an increase in gambling addiction. HB 1319 would allow for statewide online casino in a state that has a mature retail casino market and introduced digital sports…

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Central Virginia fourth most affected area in Virginia Council on Problem Gambling’s 2023 report

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling released a report highlighting gambling statistics in the state as part of Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March. In the council's report, Central Virginia was shown as the fourth most affected area for problem gambling out of nine areas in the state, with a reported 10% of problem…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 March 2024

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Man steals $5,000 in cash dropped at Rivers Casino, police say

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man is accused of stealing $5000 a person at the Rivers Casino unknowingly dropped while playing the slot machines. Pennsylvania State Police said the victim had hit the jackpot at a slot machine and was paid out in cash on the afternoon of March 8. When he sat back down to keep playing, a bundle of $100 bills fell out of his…

Incidents ・ 23 March 2024

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Man in wheelchair steals $5k from player at Rivers Casino

An investigation is underway after $5000 was stolen from a slot machine player at Rivers Casino. Pennsylvania State Police say the incident happened on March 8, and the incident was released on Friday. According to troopers, a man won $5000 playing slots. He cashed out and went back to the machines with the money wrapped in $100 bills, placing the…

Incidents ・ 23 March 2024

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Man who allegedly took $5,000 from Rivers Casino floor sought by state police

Police are looking for a man they say took $5000 off the floor of Rivers Casino after another man unknowingly dropped it. A man from Westlake, Texas, told officers he dropped the cash on the floor the afternoon of March 8 while sitting at a slot machine. The man had won a jackpot and was paid out. He returned to the slot machine and continued to…

Incidents ・ 22 March 2024

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Online casino bill passes Maryland House vote just ahead of deadline

Maryland's House of Delegates voted to pass HB1319, a bill seeking to legalize online casinos in the state, this Saturday. The vote count stood at 92 in favor and 43 against, pushing the legislation forwardduring a special session held just two days before a March 18 deadline for bills to progress from the House to the Senate. Del. Vanessa…

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Online casino bill headed to Maryland Senate

Promising a "highly, highly regulated industry" and pushing an amended online casino bill, Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary saw her HB 1319 on 16 March move out of the House and head to the Senate. Two days before the crossover deadline - on a Saturday - the House voted 92-43 to pass a bill that would send the decision about whether or not to…

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Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban

Prominent Technologies says its new games are not covered by the ban, but their claim has drawn early skepticism from the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear. The Pennsylvania-based game maker was one of two companies that began operating what they called "skill games" in Kentucky gas stations, convenience stores and bars across Kentucky in…

Law ・ 10 March 2024

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Lawmakers overcome differences to pass dueling gambling plans

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Law ・ 09 March 2024

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Alabama Senate Strips Down Gambling Bill, Passes Lottery Only

A stripped-down package of bills that started as a massive expansion of gambling - including retail and online sports betting, retail casinos and a state lottery - passed the Alabama Senate late Thursday and is headed back to the House for approval. The proposal would now only legalize a lottery, parimutuel betting and historic horse racing…

Lottery ・ 09 March 2024

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Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Senate passed a gambling constitutional amendment after more than seven hours of debate on Thursday. The constitutional amendment, HB 151, passed with one vote to spare over the necessary 21-vote threshold by a margin of 22-11. Accompanying enabling legislation, HB 152 passed by the same margin. State Sen. Greg Albritton…

Law ・ 08 March 2024

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Coinless slot machines arrive on bases in U.K.

Gamblers now can lose money or hit that long-awaited jackpot more quickly thanks to coinless slot machines being installed on U.S. bases across the United Kingdom. No longer will gamblers need coins to play - nor will they hear the clink of coins being paid out. To play now, they will go to an electronic cash machine to obtain a free betting…

Finance ・ 08 March 2024

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Maryland Again Tries To Legalize Online Casinos

Unbothered by his 2023 setback to legalize online gambling in the Old Line State, State Senator Ron Watson is reviving his failed SB267 bill with 2024's SB603 bill. While these bills are essentially the same, SB603 has explicit language for Maryland's land-based casinos to partner with their online counterparts. SB603 also calls for at least five…

Law ・ 08 March 2024

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Rhode Island Online Casino Launch Likely 2024’s Last

The seventh state to go live with real money iGaming will likely be the only state to do so this calendar year. Rhode Island's legal real money online casino gaming launch was the nation's first in 2024 and seventh overall. It will likely be the last for the foreseeable future. Only a handful of states have considered iGaming legislation during…

Law ・ 07 March 2024

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Virginia Woman Wins FAST PLAY Gold Fish Jackpot In Charles County

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Durham woman wins $153,919 jackpot: ‘I just had a feeling’

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Virginia Woman Visiting Doctor Wins $41K On Lottery Ticket Sold At Newburg Liquor Store

2024 is indeed off to a better start for a Virginia woman who won big playing a Maryland Lottery game when she went across state lines to see her doctor. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous and went under the alias "2024 Better" is feeling lucky after reeling in a $41780 jackpot playing the " FAST PLAY Gold Fish " game. According to Lottery…

Lottery ・ 06 March 2024

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Rhode Island Becomes Seventh State With Online Casino Gaming

Rhode Island became the seventh state to offer online casino gaming, with Bally's adding the vertical for Ocean State bettors Tuesday. It is the first state to launch online casino gaming since Connecticut in October 2021, though Delaware began 2024 by switching operators from 888 Holdings to BetRivers. Bally's has been offering mobile sports…

Finance ・ 06 March 2024

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Visit a casino from your couch? Here's why Md. should reject iGaming

The Maryland Lottery went live in 1973 with just one game, called Twin Win. Residents of Maryland were told the money generated from the lottery would help fund education. Today, the Maryland Lottery has at least 10 different games and has generated over $19.3 billion in revenue for the state of Maryland. In 2008, the Maryland General…

Finance ・ 05 March 2024

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Maine Online Casino Bill Moves Forward

A group of Maine lawmakers late Thursday voted an online gambling bill out of its workgroup with a changed tax rate and with the tribes in charge. As the proposal currently stands, the state's four tribes, which already have a monopoly on online sports betting, would also have a monopoly on online casino. The Joint Standing Committee on Veterans…

Law ・ 04 March 2024

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Maryland Legislators Considering Two Online Gaming Bills

Maryland is currently one of the more promising states for online gaming legalization, including poker. Online sports betting launched in November 2022, but legislators recently introduced two bills that would add other forms of online gaming. In two hearings earlier this week, legislators were presented with the specifics of each bill and revenue…

Industry ・ 02 March 2024

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Maryland Retailers Association Opposes Online Casino Bills

The Maryland Retailers Association came out in opposition to online casino bills in the state Thursday. The MRA also shared results from a poll it commissioned that suggests a notable portion of Marylanders aren't supportive of gambling expansion. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling. The poll, in which 570 Marylanders were surveyed…

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Guide to 2024 US Legal Online Gambling Developments

Nearly three-fourths of the states and Washington D.C. are offering some form of legal sports betting. The biggest question now is when the remaining states jump on board. Several states have bills introduced in current legislative sessions. Others are still at least a year away. Even those states that pass bills may want to put the matter before…

Law ・ 01 March 2024

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Maryland Senate Online Casino Hearing Mirrors House Discussion

Just two days after a lengthy discussion about online casino legalization in the Maryland House, a state Senate committee conducted a nearly identical hearing Wednesday. Wednesday's hearing in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee focused on SB 603, which aims to bring up to 12 mobile casino apps to Maryland. Licenses would be tethered to…

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Maryland Online Casino Discussions Ramp Up

The debate over legalizing online casinos in Maryland intensified Monday, as the House Ways and Means Committee met for several hours of detailed discussions about the pros and cons of mobile casino apps. Brick-and-mortar cannibalization, revenue projections, and problem gambling were all discussed. There wasn't a vote on House Bill 1319 during…

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North Carolina woman wins $153,919 after buying $5 lottery ticket at Harris Teeter

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Missouri treasurer defends ads on gambling machines

JEFFERSON CITY - The state treasurer of Missouri says he has no plans to remove decals of the official state seal with his name on them from unregulated slot machines as part of an agreement he made with a politically connected company that has flooded gas stations and bars with the gambling devices. In a letter Friday, Republican Vivek Malek, an…

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Gambling regulation in Brazil: local insights, steps forward and market impacts

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Law ・ 23 February 2024

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Durham woman wins $153,919 jackpot: “I just had a feeling”

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Durham woman claims Fast Play jackpot winnings at NC Education Lottery headquarters

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In the diverse landscape of online gambling, Oregon holds a unique position. While it's true that many forms of gambling are legal in this state, the laws surrounding online gambling can be a bit confusing. Currently, online sports betting is legal and available to residents of Oregon. However, other types of online gambling, like online casinos,…

Industry ・ 22 February 2024

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New York casino workers oppose legalization of igaming

Casino workers in New York have written an open letter to oppose the legalization of online gambling legislation in the state after fresh bills were put forward to bring the vertical live. Empire State Senator Joseph Addabbo put forward a fresh bill last month in an attempt to legalize the vertical. SB8185 would see a 30.5% tax rate on GGR and a…

Law ・ 21 February 2024

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New research challenges casino cannibalization concerns, advocates for online casinos as catalyst for growth

New research by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, commissioned by iDEA Growth, challenges concerns about casino cannibalization, asserting that the legalization of online casinos may, in fact, benefit existing brick-and-mortar establishments in a state. The study reveals that land-based casino revenue experiences an average quarterly increase of 2.44% after…

Law ・ 20 February 2024

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What's The Difference Between Investment & Gambling Anyway?

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Finance ・ 19 February 2024

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Proximity to China turned Mekong River region into online gambling and money laundering hub

In an interview with AGB, Richard Horsey, Crisis Group's senior Myanmar adviser, discussed the scale and challenges of tackling transnational criminal networks in the Mekong sub-region. "Like many other places in the region, its proximity to the rapidly growing Chinese economy in recent decades brought many changes, including the emergence of…

Incidents ・ 19 February 2024

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Online lottery opponents: It will up negative effects on poor people

BOSTON - Gov. Maura Healey's fiscal 2025 budget proposal to extend the Massachusetts Lottery online - an idea backed in previous years by the state Senate - has raised concerns from advocates about possible detrimental effects on vulnerable populations. A plan to authorize a state online lottery is projected to generate $75 million in its first…

Lottery ・ 19 February 2024

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Bill would let Atlantic City casinos keep smoking with some more restrictions

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Atlantic City casinos would be able to continue to allow gamblers to smoke on the casino floor under a new bill that would impose additional restrictions on lighting up. New Jersey state Sen. John Burzichelli introduced a bill Monday giving the casinos much of what they want amid a push by many casino workers to prohibit…

Land-based ・ 15 February 2024

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Maryland Online Casino: Legislation & Potential Launch

Hey there, gamers! Get ready to level up, because Maryland is making moves to bring online casino action straight to your fingertips. Last week, Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary tossed her chips into the ring with House Bill 1319, a juicy piece of legislation that could pave the way for online gambling in the state. HB 1319 is set to hit the House Ways…

Law ・ 15 February 2024

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Maryland Legislator Files Second Online Casino Bill

The push for mobile casinos in Maryland grew last week, as a second bill to legalize online casino gambling was introduced Friday by Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary. House Bill 1319, which is scheduled for discussion in the House Ways and Means Committee on Feb. 26, would award up to 12 online casino licenses. Unlike Senate Bill 603, which was…

Law ・ 13 February 2024

Alabama Daily News

Details on gambling proposal released

MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - Alabama lawmakers could cast their first votes next week on sweeping gambling legislation to allow a state lottery, sports betting and casinos in the Deep South state. If approved by lawmakers, the proposal would go before Alabama voters in the November general election, the first such public vote on gambling since a proposed…

Law ・ 10 February 2024

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Finance ・ 09 February 2024

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Payment Methods ・ 09 February 2024

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Maryland Will Vote To Legalize Online Casinos In 2024

Maryland is gearing up for a crucial vote determining whether online casinos will be legalized in 2024. This is a significant moment in the state's gambling laws and regulations, which have undergone numerous changes over the years to keep up with the industry's evolving landscape. From establishing brick-and-mortar casinos to introducing online…

Law ・ 09 February 2024

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Blackjack ・ 09 February 2024

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Super Bowl in Las Vegas spotlights spread of gambling as NFL cashes in

Lou Remillard was driving home from his restaurant in Las Vegas on Monday when he said the memories of past Super Bowls came flooding back. Especially memories of gambling. "One of my favorite days," he said. On Sunday, the Super Bowl will be played in Las Vegas for the first time. When the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers meet…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 February 2024

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Online casino legalization bill tabled in Wyoming

House Bill 120, sponsored by Reps Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, Sandy Newsome, and Tom Walters, aims to legalize online casino three years after sports betting went live A new online casino casino bill was introduced in Wyoming earlier this week and has been sponsored by four state representatives. State Representatives Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, Sandy…

Law ・ 08 February 2024

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Illinois Rep. Gonzalez's Internet Casino Gaming Bill In Committee

The Illinois legislature will ponder online casino gaming in this year's General Assembly after State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez's House Bill 2239 was assigned to the House Gaming Committee last week. Gonzalez's bill, originally filed last year and failed to make it beyond first reading, is the companion to Senate Bill 1656 filed by Sen. Cristina Castro…

Sports ・ 06 February 2024

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New Jersey to Allow Slots, Online Casino Play at Racetracks?

New Jersey has long been the source of all things online gambling. Now, the state may be passing legislation allowing horse racing tracks to allow slots and. One of the bills, Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, would allow lawmakers to amend an existing law enabling horse racing tracks to offer slot machine gaming. Additionally, there would be a…

Land-based ・ 05 February 2024

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Winnings ・ 05 February 2024

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Illinois Online Casino Bill Assigned to House Committee

Lawmakers in Illinois are making another attempt to bring online casinos to the Land of Lincoln. A piece of legislation that would authorize regulated iGaming in Illinois has been introduced in the state's House. The bill, which was first filed in 2023, has now been assigned to the House's Gaming Committee. House Bill 2239, sponsored by Rep. Edgar…

Finance ・ 03 February 2024

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Payment Methods ・ 01 February 2024

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Rough Morning For Baltimore Woman Brightened By $146K Maryland Lottery Jackpot

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Winnings ・ 01 February 2024

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Jackpocket Launches Its First Online Casino In New Jersey

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Lottery ・ 01 February 2024

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Online casino bill introduced in Maryland Senate

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Law ・ 31 January 2024

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Bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos moves forward on 4th try in New Jersey Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City's casinos moved forward Monday after three years of going nowhere, heartening casino workers who say they are literally sick and tired of having smoke blown in their faces at work. The New Jersey Senate health committee approved a long-delayed bill to impose a smoking ban…

Land-based ・ 30 January 2024

Edmonton News

Atlantic City casinos: Bill to ban smoking moves forward

A measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City's casinos moved forward Monday after three years of going nowhere, heartening casino workers who say they are literally sick and tired of having smoke blown in their faces at work. The New Jersey Senate health committee approved a long-delayed bill to impose a smoking ban in Atlantic City's…

Land-based ・ 30 January 2024

US Bets

Maryland Legislator Files Bill To Legalize Online Casinos

Maryland Sen. Ron Watson filed his highly anticipated online casino bill Friday, beginning the state legislature's 2024 effort to legalize mobile casinos. Maryland is considered one of the states most likely to legalize online casinos in the near future. Maryland law currently allows for brick-and-mortar casinos, retail sports betting, and…

Law ・ 29 January 2024

WNCT

Greensboro friends have fun winning a $158,535 jackpot together

RALEIGH, N.C. - Greensboro residents Mark Cockman, Jeffrey Jaeger, and Gary Selders enjoy playing the lottery together, but none of them could believe their luck when they hit a $158535 jackpot. "We all looked at one another thinking, 'You've got to be kidding me,'" Cockman recalled. Jaeger said he enjoys the group dynamic of playing the…

Winnings ・ 26 January 2024

Virginia Mercury

Virginia Senate panel approves first batch of casino bills

As Virginia lawmakers continue to discuss the addition of new casinos in the state, Richmond appears to be out, Petersburg seems to be in and Northern Virginia looks like a question mark. A state Senate panel took action on an initial batch of gambling bills Wednesday, offering some early indicators of what policymakers might do on the topic this…

Law ・ 26 January 2024

London Post

7 Most Popular Methods for Deposits and Withdrawals in Canadian Casinos

Every real-money online casino needs deposits and withdrawals. Also, you need payment options to take home huge wins. If you are a Canadian gambler, it is vital to know what these methods are. More so, the popular ones are often the better options when it comes to payment options. So what are these options? In this extensive guide, we cover the…

Payment Methods ・ 24 January 2024

Fox 8

Greensboro friends win $158,535 jackpot after buying $5 ticket together

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - Greensboro residents Mark Cockman, Jeffrey Jaeger and Gary Selders play the lottery together and won a $158535 jackpot Wednesday, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "We all looked at one another thinking, 'You've got to be kidding me,'" Cockman said. Jaeger said he enjoys the group dynamic of playing the…

Winnings ・ 24 January 2024

9&10 News

Hotly anticipated: Michigan to legalize four categories of online gambling

Michigan has a vibrant gambling scene, with some form of the activity having been present in the state since the early 20th century. There are many regulations that keep the gambling industry up to standard and ensure that everything is legal and safe for consumers. At times, this has made knowing what is and isn't legal a little difficult, but new…

Law ・ 23 January 2024

CNN

FDJ offers to buy online gambling firm Kindred for $2.7 billion

French gambling giant La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has offered to acquire online betting firm Kindred for 27.95 billion Swedish kronor (about $2.67 billion). Both parties confirmed the widely anticipated news on Monday, with FDJ saying it hoped to "create a European gaming champion" and become the continent's second-largest operator, with the…

Industry ・ 22 January 2024

Nevada Public Radio

Got a cheap hotel room in Las Vegas? Don't forget resort fees

For many decades, Las Vegas was a place you go and spend little on food or a room, with the idea that the casino would make money from gambling. The idea hasn't disappeared. And some places still advertise very low room rates. But the reality is much different. You might see an ad online for a $25 room, but upon payment time, you'll notice resort…

Land-based ・ 17 January 2024

smithfieldtimes.com

6 Common Casino Scams to Avoid Online

Online casinos are a haven for thrill seekers and gambling enthusiasts. The rewards of winning in an online casino are simply too big to ignore. However, the promise of winning comes with threats and risks. As the online casino industry grows, so does the problem of online casino fraud. In this article, we will discover hidden schemes, expose…

Trust and Safety ・ 15 January 2024

Eye On Annapolis

Legalization for Casino Apps in 2024 in the US

As we progress into 2024, the United States continues to be a key player in the dynamic shift within the gambling and entertainment industry, particularly in the realm of online casino legalization. This movement echoes global trends, notably in South Africa where online casinos have significantly grown. This blog post delves into the latest…

Mobile ・ 12 January 2024

iGaming Business

New Jersey reintroduces bills on racetrack slots and advertising

Senator Joseph Pennacchio's bill, called SCR14, is an amendment looking to introduce slot machines at New Jersey racetracks. The bill also says revenue would be utilised to support the state in areas such as casinos and horse racing, as well as improvements to Atlantic City. Pennacchio has introduced the bill on numerous occasions before, as far…

Finance ・ 11 January 2024

alabamareflector.com

Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation. Will it go anywhere?

Once again, Alabama legislators are talking about gambling. And once again, the House and Senate appear to be talking past each other. Legislators are discussing the possibility of addressing the topic, which has defied resolution attempts for decades. No legislation had been filed as of Wednesday afternoon, but a senator said he will file a bill…

Law ・ 09 January 2024

route-fifty.com

As online gambling expands, so do concerns about addictions

Connecting state and local government leaders | Delaware became the 28th state last week to offer online sports betting. North Carolina is not far behind-it hopes to launch its mobile sports betting operations in time for March Madness. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a near total prohibition on sports betting in 2018, it is live and legal…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 January 2024

Michigan Lottery Connect

Upper Peninsula Woman Wins $2 Million Playing Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Cash Multiplier Instant Game

A store clerk's lucky pick led to a Delta County woman winning a $2 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery's $2000000 Cash Multiplier instant game. The 30-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket at North Bluff Grocery, located at 6287 State Highway M35 in Gladstone. "I don't buy instant tickets often, but I…

Winnings ・ 08 January 2024

fox23maine.com

Maine tribes hope to expand online gambling rights

AUGUSTA (WGME) - Maine's tribes are looking to expand their exclusive rights to online sports betting in the state. Lawmakers held a public hearing Wednesday on three bills. The tribes are looking to expand their rights to include all online gambling, casinos and electronic beano, as well as harness racing. Opponents say it monopolizes the…

Industry ・ 07 January 2024

US Bets

Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2022 offered an olive branch to the state's four tribes in the form of legal sports betting, it's a good bet that she didn't expect this: Two months after launch, the tribes are backing bills that would expand gambling to include online casino apps, historical horse racing, and brick-and-mortar casinos both on and off…

Law ・ 05 January 2024

bnnbreaking.com

Maine's Tribal Internet Gambling Expansion on the Horizon

Maine Lawmakers Mull Over Granting Broader Internet Gambling Rights to Tribes In the pine-scented wilderness of Maine, a new chapter in internet gambling is being written. After two months of successful operations by federally recognized tribes in the domain of online sports betting, the state lawmakers are now contemplating proposals to expand…

Law ・ 03 January 2024

Vegas Inc

Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino

illy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot via AP A patron of The Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Va., plays on one of the several varieties of games during the casino's grand opening, Jan. 23, 2023. With casinos popping up on Virginia's southern border, some lawmakers now want to explore whether wealthy northern Virginia should get in on the…

Law ・ 28 December 2023

Click On Detroit

Michigan Lottery: Macomb County man wins $342K second chance jackpot

A Macomb County man still can't believe he won a $342747 BIG CA$H Second Chance jackpot prize from the Michigan Lottery. The 32-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, won $342747 after he was selected in a random drawing that took place Nov. 8. He earned entries into the giveaway by playing the eligible BIG CA$H Second Chance Jackpot games…

Winnings ・ 17 December 2023

The US Sun

I did a 'double take' after winning $272,806 playing a lesser known lottery game

LOTTERY games have evolved to the point where players don't need to fuss with scratch-off cards or number slips for a chance to win big. The Virginia Lottery's Scrooge game is taking the Bah Humbug out of the holiday season. It's a unique online game where the aim is to get a cluster of three or more matching symbols to win a prize. Player Cindy…

Winnings ・ 17 December 2023

MDJOnline

Las Vegas Strip casinos get good news on popular vice ban

When a law or rule gets passed in one city, it sets a precedent for the same thing to happen in other jurisdictions. In some cases, when one city or state approves or outlaws something it creates a precedent for other locales to follow. That can create a sort of wildfire spread effect. In the five years since the Supreme Court allowed states to…

Law ・ 17 December 2023

The Buffalo News

Best New York Online Casinos

Legal online casinos will come to New York sooner or later. Online and mobile sports betting got the thumbs-up from state lawmakers and launched in January 2022. New York is now the No. 1 sports betting state in terms of annual revenue. Commercial casinos, tribal casinos and racinos with live casino gambling are already here. Plus, in 2023, the…

Law ・ 16 December 2023

Michigan Lottery Connect

Macomb County Man Wins $342,747 BIG CA$H Second Chance Jackpot Prize

A Macomb County man still can't believe he won a $342747 BIG CA$H Second Chance jackpot prize from the Michigan Lottery. The 32-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, won $342747 after he was selected in a random drawing that took place Nov. 8. He earned entries into the giveaway by playing the eligible BIG CA$H Second Chance Jackpot games…

Winnings ・ 15 December 2023