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Casino Could Be Built Without Zoning Change: Fairfax County Executive

RESTON, VA - Questions raised about whether state and local laws would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County, where it would fit best, what gaming is allowed and what government bodies must OK a plan were answered fully, or in part, Wednesday. Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill responded Wednesday to questions posed by Hunter Mill District…

Law ・ 17 November 2023

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Casino Developer PAC Made $85K Donation To Democratic Party Leader

VIRGINIA - State Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) received an $85000 donation on Oct. 23 from Building a Remarkable Virginia, the political action committee created by the developer who wants to build a casino at or near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, according to the latest campaign finance filing. "The Comstock Companies are one of the…

Politics ・ 03 November 2023

Michigan Lottery Connect

Clinton Township Man Wins $150,000 Powerball Prize from the Michigan Lottery

A Clinton Township man's heart dropped when he found out he won a $150000 Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. Burke Surratt, 66, matched four white balls and the Powerball - 01-33-34-56-59 PB:18 - in the April 15 drawing to win a $50000 prize. Thanks to the Power Play, the prize was multiplied to $150000. He bought his winning ticket online…

Lottery ・ 25 May 2023

lansingcitypulse.com

‘Caesarization’ of MSU athletics: Secret deal promotes online gambling

In September 2021, 18 months into the COVID pandemic, Michigan State University's athletic program faced dwindling coffers. A USA Today public records request found the department had lost $15.4 million during the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the impact of the pandemic having shuttered much of the department's revenue-generating activity. The…

Industry ・ 08 April 2023

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Mass. casinos shrinking their gaming arrays

BOSTON (SHNS) - Between Massachusetts' three gambling centers combined, there are now fewer traditional casino-style games available than there were before the pandemic, though the legalization of sports betting has added a new type of gambling to the mix. Compared to when the Gaming Commission required Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and…

Sports ・ 26 March 2023

WBZ News Radio

Massachusetts Casinos Have Less Game Variety Than Before The Pandemic

BOSTON (State House News Service) - Between Massachusetts' three gambling centers combined, there are now fewer traditional casino-style games available than there were before the pandemic, though the legalization of sports betting has added a new type of gambling to the mix. Compared to when the Gaming Commission required Plainridge Park Casino,…

Covid ・ 24 March 2023

Boston News

Mass. Casinos Shrinking Their Gaming Arrays

Between Massachusetts' three gambling centers combined, there are now fewer traditional casino-style games available than there were before the pandemic, though the legalization of sports betting has added a new type of gambling to the mix. Compared to when the Gaming Commission required Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston…

Sports ・ 24 March 2023

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Michigan AG Nessel warns of gambling scammers ahead of Super Bowl LVII

The Super Bowl is one of the most bet-on events in the world, second only to the world cup. This year more than 50 million Americans will bet a record amount on the Eagles-Chiefs match-up and with all that money changing hands, there are new warnings. First Attorney General Dana Nessel warning, with a record of more than $16 billion expected to be…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 February 2023

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Chicago Officials Give Final Approval to Bally’s Casino Complex in River West

The Chicago City Council voted 39-5 to approve plans to transform the home of the Chicago Tribune's printing plant and newsroom into a $1.74 billion Bally's casino and resort on 30 acres in River West. The proposal still needs the support of the Illinois Gaming Board, which must license Bally's to operate the casino before work can begin along the…

Travel ・ 15 December 2022

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Final Details In Chicago Casino Plan Approved By Council

RIVER WEST - Alderpeople gave final zoning approval to the proposed Chicago casino district Wednesday, the latest step in the development's path forward as it seeks a gambling license from the state of Illinois. The planned casino is set to be built on the Tribune Publishing site along the Chicago River between Grand and Chicago avenues. The first…

Law ・ 14 December 2022

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Chicago City Council Approves Bally's $1.7 Billion Casino Plan

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…

Finance ・ 14 December 2022

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IN-DEPTH: "Hidden Addiction" in spotlight one year after internet gambling legalized in MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Gambling is nothing new to the state of Michigan. It started with horse racing in 1933, before eventually expanding to casinos with card games and slots, and, in 2020, sports. Then, one year ago, the Michigan gambling industry went all in. Lawmakers gave the green light to gamble online in January 2021, helping the state hit…

Law ・ 07 November 2022

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Bluberi Shows How Success Is Made at the Global Gaming Expo October 11-13 in Las Vegas

Bluberi or (the "Company") today announced it will showcase its lineup of fun and player-favorite casino slot games October 11 - 13 at the Global Gaming Expo ("G2E") at the Sands Expo® in Las Vegas. Bluberi will not only display its product portfolio in booth 2859, but will also unveil a peek behind the curtain on how they are currently creating…

Religion ・ 28 October 2022

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B2B information for the global online gambling and gaming industry

Swintt partners with EnergyCasino Swintt has teamed up with the MGA-licenced operator EnergyCasino. The new partnership will see the casino offer Swintt's full suite of select and premium games, including The Crown starring Vinnie Jones. David Mann, CEO at Swintt, said: "EnergyCasino is one of Malta's top online casino platforms - and as a…

Industry ・ 16 September 2022

European Gaming

Yggdrasil launches content globally with GGPoker

Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has significantly expanded its global distribution footprint after launching its exciting slot content with GGPoker, the world's biggest poker room. Following a rapid integration process, a selection of Yggdrasil's top-performing games has gone live with the operator in several…

Poker ・ 13 September 2022

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5 casinos to visit that offer more than just gambling close to Long Island

Considering a casino visit this month or in the fall? Play your cards right and you'll walk away a big winner beyond the busy gaming tables and blinking slot machines on your next trip. That's actually a safe bet because these destinations offer a veritable all-you-can-buffet of options when it comes to entertainment (Blondie or Rod Stewart? Wanda…

Christmas ・ 04 August 2022

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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Hit by Flash Flooding

The Las Vegas Strip has been hit by flash flooding which has damaged several casinos and caused significant water damage on the Strip and throughout Downtown Vegas. Caesars and Planet Hollywood among casinos affected by rain damage Videos posted online have shown water running down Las Vegas Boulevard with people wading through streams during…

Land-based ・ 29 July 2022

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No jackpot winner in Offaly community group's lotto

There was no jackpot winner in the Mucklagh lotto this week There was no jackpot winner in the Mucklagh Community Centre weekly lotto which took place on Tuesday night last. Two match three winners won €75 each - Fiona Burke c/o P Tyrell and Moss Keenan c/o P Tyrell. Next week's jackpot stands at €12000 while match three winners will take home €150…

Winnings ・ 29 June 2022

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Chicago City Council Votes 41-7 to Approve Bally’s River West Casino

The Chicago City Council voted 41-7 on Wednesday to go all in on a plan from Bally's to build a casino in River West, capping a 30-year odyssey and handing Mayor Lori Lightfoot a significant victory as she prepares to run for a second term as Chicago mayor. The $1.73 billion proposal now heads to the Illinois Gaming Board, which must license…

Covid ・ 26 May 2022

Chicago Reader

Who's left out of the casino?

On Wednesday, the city council approved a plan to offer Chicago's sole casino license to Bally's Corporation, 41 - 7, with one recusal. Alderpersons Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward), Anthony Beale (9th), Ed Burke (14th), Ray Lopez (15th), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th), Brendan Reilly (42nd), and Michele Smith (43rd) voted against the proposal. Alderperson…

Land-based ・ 25 May 2022

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$1.7B Bally’s Chicago casino clears key hurdle in City Council

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's race to secure $40 million in upfront payments from Bally's to keep police and fire pensions solvent and stave off a pre-election property tax increase cleared a key hurdle Monday with committee approval of a long-sought Chicago casino. Thanks to the lobbying muscle of organized labor, a special City Council committee stacked…

Trust and Safety ・ 23 May 2022

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Saturday’s Powerball jackpot tops quarter billion dollars

RALEIGH, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing has climbed to more than a quarter of a billion dollars, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. Saturday's winner could take home a jackpot prize of an estimated $268 million. The Lottery said in last Saturday's drawing, a ticket sold in Greene County won…

Winnings ・ 08 April 2022

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MASSIVE! Biggest Omaha Bad Beat Jackpot Ever Awarded on GGPoker

It may be Blue Monday for some but it is definitely isn't for a handful of GGPoker players who benefitted from the biggest ever Omaha Bad Beat Jackpot (BBJ) to be paid out on the platform. On Saturday, January 15 a whopping $593177 was split among the six players at the virtual table with Ibai Delgado taking the lion's share of the jackpot. New…

Winnings ・ 17 February 2022

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Quixant in deal with Bluberi Gaming

This collaboration gives Bluberi the confidence that its supply chain can effectively respond to market demand throughout the year, with flexible commercial solutions that enable it to continue to deliver exceptional gaming experiences and drive future growth. "Bluberi is excited to partner with Quixant," said Andrew Burke, CEO at Bluberi. "We have…

Covid ・ 02 February 2022

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Online gambling brings in more than $200 million in state tax revenue

MICHIGAN, U.S. (WJRT) - This weekend marks one year since online casinos and sports betting became legal in the state. While it has brought in huge revenues for Michigan, reports show it has also led to an increase in gambling addictions.Michigan internet casinos and sports betting brought in $1.4billion dollars in revenue in 2021 and more $200…

Finance ・ 21 January 2022

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GGPoker Players Win Almost $600k in Record-Breaking Bad Beat Jackpot

Being on the receiving end of a bad beat is never fun unless it happens at a table that awards a bad beat jackpot worth a lot more than the actual pot you played. This is exactly what happened to GGPoker player Ibai Delgado on Saturday, January 15, 2022, when the biggest Bad Beat Jackpot to date was triggered at the $10/20 PLO table he was playing…

Winnings ・ 19 January 2022

Casino City Times

America's Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE kicks off

Gaming News 5 November 2021 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Featuring three winners and multiple finalists, runners-up and fan favorites, America's Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE at Luxor Hotel and Casino got off to an electrifying, confetti-filled start last night, ending with a standing ovation from the sold-out audience.The most anticipated new show opening on…

Travel ・ 09 November 2021

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Bragg Gaming enters into casino content deal with Bluberi

Igaming technology and content provider Bragg Gaming Group has entered into an exclusive global content licensing agreement with casino gaming content provider Bluberi. The collaboration will see Bluberi's portfolio of land-based content distributed via Bragg's extensive European and North American network, while also allowing for omni-channel…

Strategy Guide ・ 08 November 2021

Valdosta Daily Times

Bragg Secures Exclusive Five-Year Content Licensing Agreement with Bluberi

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 8, 2021-- Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG), a global iGaming technology and content provider, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive global content licensing agreement with Bluberi, a popular casino gaming content provider based in Las Vegas. Backed by more than 25 years of industry…

Law ・ 08 November 2021

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Bluberi Brings Gaming. Animated. to the Global Gaming Expo October 5-7 in Las Vegas

Bluberi or today announced it will showcase its new brand and lineup of innovative slot games for the casino floor October 5 - 7 at the Global Gaming Expo at the Sands Expo® in Las Vegas. Bluberi will display its product portfolio in booth 3559, highlighting over 30 games, along with several new cabinets."We are excited for this year's live event,"…

Industry ・ 04 October 2021

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Illegal Southern Gambling Ring Trio Sentenced in Georgia

A federal court in Georgia has handed out sentences to three men from the Deep South for illegal gambling operations, with combined forfeiture and restitution of over $650000. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Acting US Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia (SDGA), David H. Estes, has announced the sentencing of an illegal sports betting ringleader…

Finance ・ 20 August 2021

The Augusta Chronicle

Burke County gambling operation leads to hefty financial penalties

Three men who admitted to their involvement in gambling operations that raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars - over half a million of which the government got to collect as part of the plea agreement - were sentenced Wednesday. Grady Brandon Mobley and Daniel Cates of Burke County and Joel Rees Jones of Greenwood, S.C., pleaded guilty in March…

Trust and Safety ・ 19 August 2021

The Sanford Herald

Chatham County woman wins $410,426 Cash 5 jackpot

RALEIGH - Candace Burke of Moncure tried her luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and took home a $410426 jackpot. Burke's ticket won the jackpot in the June 4 drawing. She purchased her lucky ticket from the Harris Teeter in Crescent Commons on Kildaire Farm Road in Cary. She claimed her prize Thursday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and, after required…

Winnings ・ 17 July 2021

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Dan Bilzerian’s Battle Royale Smashes Expectations With 282,100 Entries In First Fortnight

Over 80% of those who played on Day 1 enter exciting new game type multiple times Dan Bilzerian's Battle Royale, GGPoker's new poker game combining multi-table Sit & Go mechanics with the wildly popular multiplayer battle arena format, has proven to be the online poker room's most popular new game launch to date. Other headline statistics from…

Tournaments ・ 25 June 2021

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North Carolinians win 3 big Powerball prizes as jackpot balloons to $218 million

Watch lottery drawings on FOX8! Mega Millions airs at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball airs at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. The NC Lottery airs at 11:22 p.m. every night. RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) - Three North Carolinians won big in the Wednesday night Powerball as the jackpot continues to grow, according to a news release from the…

Winnings ・ 17 June 2021

ABC 12

New online gambling in Michigan linked to spike in calls for assistance

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Calls to Michigan's helpline for people struggling with gambling addiction spiked early this year. Researchers believe the timing is linked to the start of online gambling across the state. One organization hopes to see the state step up to help those struggling with problem gambling addictions. The Michigan Problem Gambling…

Law ・ 26 May 2021

New Jersey Online Gambling

Rival Atlantic City Casinos Borgata, Ocean Unexpectedly Settle Lawsuit

In a somewhat surprising move - at least in terms of timing - Borgata this week dropped its lawsuit against Ocean Casino. The action came less than two weeks after a court accepted Borgata's request to file an amended complaint that Ocean had illegally hired away Borgata executives in order to steal personal "secrets" about its biggest-spending…

Land-based ・ 08 May 2021

WBUR

Recently Reopened Mass. Casinos See No Major Issues With Public Health Guidelines

Players have been good about keeping their masks on and keeping distance from one another at the slots parlor and casinos that have reopened in recent days, gambling regulators said Thursday. After four months being closed, Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor have reopened since the middle of last week under new…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 May 2021

European Gaming

Pragmatic Play Boosts Live Casino Reach With Milestone GGPoker Integration

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has seen its complete collection of Live Casino products made available on GGPoker's online casino. The operator's customers will now have access to the supplier's premier Live Casino products, headlined by Pragmatic Play's first gameshow-inspired titles, Mega Wheel, and Mega…

Live Gambling ・ 07 May 2021

Gaming Intelligence

Pragmatic Play adds live casino to GGPoker supply deal

Casino games provider Pragmatic Play has expanded its existing partnership with GGPoker to include the delivery of its live casino portfolio. GGPoker's online casino customers now have access to Pragmatic's classic live dealer games such as Baccarat, Roulette and Blackjack, as well as game show-inspired titles Mega Wheel and Mega Roulette and the…

Live Gambling ・ 07 May 2021

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Atlantic City casinos slowly crawling up from the grave

Atlantic City casinos are slowly crawling back to life after their long pandemic lockdown, although one operator could lose some of its momentum following a recent court ruling. On Monday, New Jersey gambling regulators revealed that the nine Atlantic City casinos generated combined slots-and-table-games revenue of $199m in August, a 30.5% decline…

Land-based ・ 04 February 2021