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One Mob-Era Casino Closes, Another Offers Old Vegas Prices

The Tropicana hotel-casino, a once-glamorous resort that first opened in 1957 on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to close permanently Tuesday. The Trop, as it is known locally, is one of the last Mob-linked properties on the Strip with original construction intact. Meanwhile, a small, longtime Las Vegas Strip casino, Slots-A-Fun, is returning not to…
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MGM reportedly eyeing potential sale of gambling interests at Northfield Park

NORTHFIELD, Ohio - MGM Resorts International is reportedly exploring the sale of its gambling operations at Northfield Park, according to a report from Bloomberg. The report said talks are only preliminary and may not result in any action. The Northfield Harness Racing Track opened as the Hard Rock Rocksino with much fanfare in December 2013. It is…
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MGM Resorts consider sale of Springfied casino

MGM Resorts International is considering selling its casinos in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Northfield Park, Ohio, according to a report from Bloomberg News, which cited people with knowledge on the matter. The company, which operates 31 casinos globally, began consulting financial advisors upon review of MGM's share price, which has risen less…
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Ohio Casino Tours Unite Floor Staff, Treatment Professionals

On Wednesday morning, large groups of people will grace the gaming floors of two Cleveland-area casinos. These will not be roulette savants or slot aficionados, but rather professionals who work in the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction. These property tours, which are conducted by casino staff, are the brainchild of the Problem…
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Black Hawk Casinos Outshine Las Vegas Titans

With consistency reminiscent of the desert's eternal sun, Las Vegas once again dazzled at the pinnacle of the United States' commercial casino market in 2023. Yet within the echelons of this high-revenue society-a tableau marked by little fluctuation-there was a notable exception. Black Hawk and Central City in Colorado exemplified vigor, emerging…
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Las Vegas for Design Lovers

Beyond the neon lights, dazzling attractions, and bustling casinos, Las Vegas is - believe it or not - a haven for design enthusiasts. The desert oasis has a cool collection of museums, hotels, and structures that seamlessly blend architecture, art, and creativity into one. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, here's everything design lovers…
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Wayne Nix’s Las Vegas trips explained in court documents

Wayne Joseph Nix, the illegal bookmaker whose casino play at MGM Grand led former resort president Scott Sibella to plead guilty to federal charges in a California courtroom this week, is well connected. The former minor league baseball pitcher who lives in Newport Coast, California, took sports bets from major league players of several sports who…
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NBA approves sale of Dallas Mavericks to Las Vegas Sands casino company

Dallas Maverick Jaden Hardy (3) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls defenders during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center Friday, July 8, 2022. Updated Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 | 5:06 p.m. DALLAS - Mark Cuban sees a future of NBA ownership where the advantages will be in real estate. The high-profile billionaire says that's…
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Ohio Lottery experiences cybersecurity hack

Details on what may have been compromised during the cybersecurity hack were not provided. OHIO, USA - The state of Ohio is investigating after the Ohio Lottery experienced a cybersecurity incident on Christmas Eve. In a statement, state officials said the hacking impacted some of the Ohio Lottery's internal applications. Because of the statement,…
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Best Casino Movies to Watch in the Holidays

There are plenty of casino & gambling movies around right now, and with the addition of The Card Counter to Netflix recently, you have a huge choice this holiday season! We've previously looked at the best poker and casino movies, but with Christmas & New Year drawing closer, we know many gambling fans will be settling down to watch a movie or two…
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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Had Hard Time In October

October brought a drop in gaming revenue in Ohio's casino/racino industry compared to both the month and year before. The four casinos and the seven racetracks with video lottery terminals combined for $187.8 million in winnings from customers, based on October revenue reports from the Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery. That was off…
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These Las Vegas Strip resort casinos face cleanliness concerns

Over the past 15 years, bed bug infiltrations have accelerated at resort hotels in major cities across the country. Occasionally, pest exterminator trucks have been spotted in front of some of the finest hotels in such cities as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. In 2022, the top five cities in the nation for both commercial and residential bed bug…
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Cleveland man enjoys $144,631 Cash 5 jackpot win

CLEVELAND - Edward Woods of Cleveland took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $144631 jackpot. Woods bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Community Grocery & Hardware on Statesville Boulevard in Cleveland. His ticket matched all five numbers to win the jackpot in the Oct. 26 drawing. The odds of matching numbers on all five balls are 1 in…
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REGIONAL: Rowan County man enjoys $144,631 Cash 5 jackpot win

RALEIGH - Edward Woods of Cleveland took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $144631 jackpot. Woods bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Community Grocery & Hardware on Statesville Boulevard in Cleveland. His ticket matched all five numbers to win the jackpot in the Oct. 26 drawing. The odds of matching numbers on all five balls are 1 in…
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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Show Year-Over-Year Revenue Bump

Ohio's casinos and racinos combined for less gambling revenue in September than August but had a nice bump in year-over-year comparisons to September 2022. The casinos' slots and table games and the video lottery terminals at racetracks totaled $191.9 million from players in September, based on monthly reports from the Ohio Casino Control…
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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Show Year-Over-Year Revenue Bump
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Ohio’s casinos, racinos set a September record for table and slots gambling revenue

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casinos and racinos set a September record for table and slot machine gambling revenue, reports from the Ohio Lottery and Casino Control commissions show. The 11 facilities statewide took in $191.9 million in gambling revenue, after paying out winnings. That's a 1.7% increase from the previous record of $188.6 million set…
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Cleveland County mom started crying after $394,216 jackpot win

RALEIGH, N.C. - Kings Mountain resident Ashley Helms and her fiancé are preparing for the birth of their second child and a $394216 Cash 5 jackpot win came'at the perfect time.' "We are expecting our second baby in about three months," Helms said. "This will definitely help us prepare for that." Helms bought her lucky Quick Pick using Online Play.…
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Kings Mountain woman celebrates lottery win

Kings Mountain resident Ashley Helms and her fiancé are preparing for the birth of their second child and a $394216 Cash 5 jackpot win came'at the perfect time.' "We are expecting our second baby in about three months," Helms said. "This will definitely help us prepare for that." Helms bought her lucky Quick Pick using Online Play. Her ticket…
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Cleveland County Mom Started Crying After $394,216 Jackpot Win

RALEIGH, N.C. (News Release) -Kings Mountain resident Ashley Helms and her fiancé are preparing for the birth of their second child and a $394216 Cash 5 jackpot win came'at the perfect time.' "We are expecting our second baby in about three months," Helms said. "This will definitely help us prepare for that." Helms bought her lucky Quick Pick using…
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North Carolina Delays Commercial Casino Plans Amidst Strong Local Opposition

Despite strong discussions earlier in the year about the possibility of legalizing slot machines and table games within North Carolina's capital, Raleigh, it appears that commercial casinos won't be coming to the region anytime soon. Local governments and boards, however, have been encouraged to contribute their perspectives on this controversial…
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Ohio casino revenue down by 2% in August

Land-based gaming revenue at Ohio's four casinos declined by 2 per cent to $82.4 million in August, caused by a fall in table gaming win. Revenue from tables games decreased by 12 per cent to $22.3 million on wagers of $98.4 million. All four Ohio casinos reported year-on-year declines in table revenue, with the Hard Rock Cincinnati showing the…
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Ohio casino revenue down by 2% in August
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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Suffered Downward Revenue In August

Ohio's casinos and racinos mostly showed a slide in August revenue from the month and year before, although a few racetracks were able to help video gaming terminal revenue improve slightly over August 2022. According to monthly reports from the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery, the four casinos combined for slots and table games…
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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Suffered Downward Revenue In August
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Here’s how much gambling revenue Ohio’s casinos and racinos had in August

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's 11 casinos and racinos had just under $195 million of gambling revenue in August, about even compared to the same month last year. The state's gambling establishments brought in $194.8 million of revenue in August, according to data from the Ohio Casino Control and Lottery commissions, down from from a record $196 million…
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Here’s how much gambling revenue Ohio’s casinos and racinos had in August
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What is a real money casino, and why do people play them?

This article provides information about real money casinos online and we explain some of the best benefits of playing at them. Cleveland, Ohio --News Direct-- Online real money casinos can provide players with some of the most exciting games and bonuses, all from your mobile or desktop. Simply, real money casinos host various casino and slot games…
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Republicans try to resolve casino dispute holding up budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - Republican legislative leaders met Wednesday after it became clear this week that their disagreement over new gambling options is the key issue preventing lawmakers from voting on the state budget. House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) said there aren't enough members willing to vote in favor of the budget if gaming is…
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Ohio casinos, racinos see slight gambling revenue dip of 2% in July, reaching $203.5M

In July, Ohio's casinos and racinos reported a total gambling revenue of $203.5 million, a slight decrease of approximately 2% compared to the same period last year. This figure represents the revenue retained by these establishments after paying out winnings but before accounting for state taxes and fees. For context, in July 2022, the state's 11…
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Ohio casinos, racinos see slight gambling revenue dip of 2% in July, reaching $203.5M
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Budget votes loom as clock ticks on NC casino, gambling proposals

The North Carolina General Assembly seems to be on pace to finalize a long-delayed state budget next week, but there's no certainty yet whether that spending plan will include a massive expansion of legal gambling. House Republicans met behind closed doors for more than three hours Tuesday in part to go over proposals to legalize four new…
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Ohio’s casinos and racinos take in $203 million of gambling revenue in July

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casinos and racinos had $203.5 million of gambling revenue in July, down about 2% when compared to the same month last year. The state's 11 casinos and racinos took in a combined $206.7 million last July, according to data from the Ohio Casino Control and Lottery commissions. This is the money kept by the gambling houses,…
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Ohio’s casinos and racinos take in $203 million of gambling revenue in July
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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Boosted Revenue On Monthly Basis

Ohio's casinos and racinos saw a healthy boost in gaming revenue in July from the month before while experiencing a modest drop from their earnings a year ago. The Buckeye State does not have online casinos, but its four brick-and-mortar venues and seven racetracks with VGTs combined for $203.5 million in July revenue, a 5.1% increase over June but…
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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Boosted Revenue On Monthly Basis
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Why Have Social Casinos Become So Popular, and Will the Hype Die Down?

Find our more here about how social casinos have become so popular what makes them attractive to online casino players. Cleveland, Ohio --News Direct-- Social Casinos are something that has taken the US Casino scene by storm, offering players some of the best online gaming experiences available. The concept of the online social casino is something…
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Are online casinos coming to North Carolina too?

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - In a year that's already seen a significant expansion of legalized gambling in North Carolina, state lawmakers are being pitched on the idea of online casinos. It comes as Republican leaders in the legislature continue their discussion of a proposal to legalize four more physical casinos in locations across the state that…
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia announces August promotions

Gaming News 2 August 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Rivers Casino Philadelphia announces its August promotions and entertainment. Guests can go to Martorano's Prime restaurant, book a trip to Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, and go see Marcus Miller and Sergio Mendes perform in The Event Center at Fishtown's casino. Martorano's Prime Is Now Open and…
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Here’s how much gambling revenue Ohio’s casinos and racinos made in June

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casinos and racinos had $193.6 million in gambling revenue in June, up about 2% compared to the samemonth last year. The 11 casinos and racinos brought in a combined $189.1 million last June. The record for June, $211.2 million, was set in 2021, according to data from the Ohio Casino Control and Lottery commissions. This is…
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Here’s how much gambling revenue Ohio’s casinos and racinos made in June
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Ohio Casinos Overview Page

The Buckeye State has four independent casinos and seven racetracks with casinos included, called "racinos," giving Ohio residents access to eleven total land-based casinos to bet at. This page was created to give you all of the information you need to bet at an Ohio casino and answer any questions you may have. Real-money online casinos are not…
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Draft casino bill calls for $1.5B investment, one company to run 3 sites

North Carolina would award a single business the right to develop three casinos across the state as part of a new $1.5-billion investment, according to a draft of proposed legislation obtained by WRAL. Lawmakers haven't publicly released bill language, but they have discussed the broad strokes of the proposal. The draft bill obtained Thursday…
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Draft casino bill calls for $1.5B investment, one company to run 3 sites
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Casino bad idea for Rockingham County, residents say

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…
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Casino bad idea for Rockingham County, residents say
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Rockingham County residents upset by specter of casino development along US 220, launch petition; Berger: casinos could get greenlight by summer's end

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…
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Rockingham County residents upset by specter of casino development along US 220, launch petition; Berger: casinos could get greenlight by summer's end
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Rockingham County NC land eyed by developer with casino ties

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - As North Carolina lawmakers consider whether to legalize more casinos in the state, a developer appears to already have their eyes set on a site in Rockingham County. A company called "NC Development Holdings" has asked to rezone almost 200 acres of land in Rockingham County on U.S. 220 from residential/agricultural to…
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Rockingham County NC land eyed by developer with casino ties
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Where Might Adam Fantilli Slot Into The Blue Jackets Lineup As A Rookie?

That immediately answered one question - no, he will not be returning to Ann Arbor for his sophomore season at the University of Michigan. But it opened another; where will he slot in the Columbus Blue Jackets lineup this season? Sure, it's possible that Fantilli dethrones Boone Jenner as the 1C this year, but it's hard to imagine that happening…
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Winning ticket sold in Kings Mountain

One lucky ticket purchased in North Carolina for Saturday's Powerball drawing matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize. The lucky winner purchased the $2 ticket from the Circle K on Cleveland Avenue in Kings Mountain in Cleveland County. The $1 million ticket was one of two in Saturday's drawing with the second occurring in…
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Streak ended: Ohio’s casinos, racinos see revenue dip in April

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casinos and racinos saw a revenue dip in April, but are still on track to break a yearly record for gambling revenue in 2023. The state's 11 casinos and racinos had $204.6 million in gambling revenue in April, according to reports from Ohio's Casino and Lottery commissions, falling short compared to the $215.6 million taken…
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Streak ended: Ohio’s casinos, racinos see revenue dip in April
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What would Las Vegas A's ballpark look like? Latest images here

The Oakland A's on Friday released three images of the ballpark the team hopes to build on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. The proposed ballpark site is on nine acres of land to the southeast of South Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. A team statement that accompanied the renderings confirms that the ballpark has a projected capacity…
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Online lottery option launches in Ohio as Jackpot.com goes live

CLEVELAND - If you like to play the Ohio Lottery, Powerball or Mega Millions but hate the lines at your local gas station or convenience store, you now have another option in Ohio, online. "Ohioans all over the state are going to be able to buy their lottery tickets on their phone, on their desktop, on their iPad, on whatever digital device they…
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This Ohio gambling hotline received 3 times more calls since January 2023

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Calls logged by the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio and their 1-800-GAMBLER hotline have exploded. "As we can imagine, numbers to that Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline have dramatically increased since the rollout of sports betting on January first," said Michael Buzzelli, Associate Director of Problem Gambling Network of…
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This Ohio gambling hotline received 3 times more calls since January 2023
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Watch out for Lottery scammers online

CLEVELAND (WJW) - Playing the big national lottery like Mega Millions and Powerball is about dreaming big. The odds are great but if you are that one in a million - or more accurately one in 302 million - you will have all those dreams come true. That's what lottery scammers are banking on. Danielle Frizzi-Babb with the Ohio Lottery said usually…
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Winning Powerball numbers with $20 million jackpot March 6, 2023

The lucky numbers from the Monday night drawing are 2, 13, 29, 58, 69 with Powerball 4. CLEVELAND - Although nobody won the $20 million Powerball jackpot in the drawing from Monday, March 6, 2023, the Ohio Lottery says there are still thousands of smaller-tier prizes that were hit throughout the state. Those prizes are listed below... $300 prize: 4…
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Winning Mega Millions numbers for March 10, 2023: Ohio Lottery

The winning numbers in the Friday night drawing are 9, 20, 59, 60, 63 and Mega Ball 5. CLEVELAND - Although nobody hit the $203 million jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Friday, March 10, 2023, there were still plenty of people who won smaller prizes throughout Ohio. The Ohio Lottery says there were thousands of different winning…
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Winning Mega Millions numbers for March 10, 2023: Ohio Lottery
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Winning Powerball numbers for March 4, 2023: Ohio Lottery

The lucky numbers from the Saturday night drawing are 10, 16, 18, 50, 66 with Powerball 16. CLEVELAND - Although the winner of the $161 million Powerball jackpot in the drawing on Saturday, March 4, 2023, was not from Ohio, there were still thousands of smaller-tier prizes that were hit throughout the state. Those prizes are listed below $50000…
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Winning Powerball numbers for March 4, 2023: Ohio Lottery
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Winning Powerball numbers for March 1, 2023: Ohio Lottery

The lucky numbers from the Wednesday night drawing are 2, 9, 28, 36, 53 with Powerball 4. CLEVELAND - Although nobody won the $143 million Powerball jackpot in the drawing from Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the Ohio Lottery says there are still thousands of smaller-tier prizes that were hit throughout the state. Those prizes are listed below... $100000…
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Winning Powerball numbers for March 1, 2023: Ohio Lottery
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Ohio record casino & racino revenue in January

Gambling in Ohio is more popular than ever, judging by recent results. The revenue has been recorded in racinos and casinos in Ohio during January. Sports betting results aren't included in this report, so the revenue is even higher than we know so far. The record is broken: Ohio's Casino and Lottery Commissions announced that the casinos earned…
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Ohio record casino & racino revenue in January
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Ohio’s casinos, racinos shatter record for gambling revenue in January, not even counting sports betting

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's racinos and casinos broke a record for gambling revenue in January, and that's even before you start counting sports betting that started Jan. 1. The state's 11 casinos and racinos took in $196.8 million in January, according to reports from Ohio's Casino and Lottery Commissions. It surpasses the $171.2 million record set…
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Ohio’s casinos, racinos shatter record for gambling revenue in January, not even counting sports betting
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Richland Young Professionals hosting 2nd annual casino night Feb. 24

MANSFIELD - Richland Young Professionals co-chair Jordon Wurthmann wanted to host a unique event that Mansfielders couldn't find anywhere else. This would be to raise money for his organization, and in lieu of the routine banquet or golf outing. In February 2020, RYP hosted "Pawhibition" at the Ohio State Reformatory, a casino-themed fundraiser…
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Richland Young Professionals hosting 2nd annual casino night Feb. 24
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Mark Wahlberg films at downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino

Mark Wahlberg has invited the Plaza to the "Hollywood 2.0" dynamic. The A-list actor and active Las Vegan wrapped on-location shooting at the classic hotel-casino Thursday afternoon and evening. Wahlberg and his crew worked for about three hours on site. A few vintage cars were spotted near the front of the hotel, parked on Main Street near the…
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Mark Wahlberg films at downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino
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Casino talks about future building plans

It's been a decade since plans to open a casino in Kings Mountain began to materialize and look like a reality. The project was first announced in 2013 and in July of 2021, the Catawba Two Kings Casino opened its temporary facility with 500 slot machines which soon doubled to 1000. But the Catawba have bigger dreams of a resort and permanent…
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Boyd Gaming Become Official Casino Partner of Las Vegas Raiders

The deal will open the door for plenty of Boyd Gaming advertising around Allegiant Stadium along with its own casino. If Las Vegas Raiders fans didn't know about Boyd Gaming and its 10 off-strip casinos before now, they're about to find out. The NFL franchise recently announced an agreement to make Boyd the official and exclusive local casino…
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Boyd Gaming Become Official Casino Partner of Las Vegas Raiders
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Jackpot.com launches in Texas with $42 million in funding

Gaming News 10 January 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Jackpot.com, the online lottery ticket platform, launched today in Texas with $42 million in funding from some of the country's top professional sports franchises and marketing partnerships with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. Jackpot.com brings the official Texas state…
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Jackpot.com Online Lottery App Live In Texas: Bonuses, Games

Gaining financial backing from some of the biggest names in the sports industry, Jackpot.com launched January 9 in Texas, where sports betting is not legal yet. Backed by $42 million in funding, backers of this online lottery ticket platform came from some of the USA's top professional sports franchises. As well, marketing partnerships are in place…
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Jackpot.com Online Lottery App Live In Texas: Bonuses, Games
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Online Lottery Ticket Platform Jackpot.com Launches in Texas With $42 Million in Funding

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 9, 2023-- Jackpot.com, the online lottery ticket platform, launched today in Texas with $42M in funding from some of the country's top professional sports franchises and marketing partnerships with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. This press release features multimedia. View the full…
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Slot machines over Broadway: Caesars Entertainment the latest to bet on NYC casino license

In a few years, the unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks at the Olive Garden might not be the only jackpot that awaits tourists heading to New York City's Times Square. Developer SL Green Corporation and Caesars Entertainment - owner of casino resort brands like Caesars Palace and Harrah's - want to put a casino in a skyscraper at 1515 Broadway in…
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Potential Browns Free Agent Targets: Slot Cornerback

The Cleveland Browns elected to draft Martin Emerson Jr. in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft and then traded their only true slot cornerback, Troy Hill, back to the Los Angeles Rams after just one season in Cleveland. It was a curious move, as the Browns had no one on the roster that had played in the slot. Defensive coordinator Joe Woods was…
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Where’s the Best Place to Build a Casino in New York City?

Two public development projects are in the works that will indelibly change the character of New York City. Both are fraught with political and economic risks, and both will strike a nerve with many New Yorkers. The first is the closing of the notorious Rikers Island jail complex. The city's plan, which includes relocating the incarcerated…
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Where’s the Best Place to Build a Casino in New York City?
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Ohio casinos and racinos report record $216M revenue in March

Casinos and racinos operating in Ohio took in $216 million in March, breaking a state record. The 11 venues brought in a total of $216.3 million in gambling revenue for the month, thus surpassing the $215.9 million mark posted in March 2021, according to monthly reports from the state's regulators released last Thursday. Breaking down data released…
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Ohio casinos and racinos report record $216M revenue in March
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Winning Mega Millions numbers for lottery drawing on December 6

The winning numbers in the Tuesday night drawing are 15, 16, 19, 28, 47 and Mega Ball 13. CLEVELAND - Although nobody hit the $354 million jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery drawing for Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, there were still plenty of people who won smaller prizes throughout Ohio.
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Winning Mega Millions numbers for lottery drawing on December 6
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Catawba casino faces hefty fines after federal investigation

The National Indian Gaming Commission cited the Catawba Two Kings Casino, saying the casino broke federal law when it did not get approval for its management contract. The casino, about 30 miles west of Charlotte, opened in a temporary building in July 2021. The casino has 1000 slot machines and electronic table games. The eventual goal is to open…
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Online lottery ticket firm Jackpot gets funding from top sports execs

Online lottery ticket company Jackpot announced Wednesday that it closed on $35 million in series A funding, led by some of the biggest names in sports who see the promising growth potential in digital lottery sales. The cash infusion could enable Jackpot to start rolling out its website and app later this year in select locations where online…
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Ex-MLB star Yasiel Puig to plead guilty to lying in illegal gambling case

Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for lying to law enforcement in an illegal gambling case. USA TODAY Sports Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for lying to law enforcement about sports bets he placed with an illegal gambling operation, the Department of…
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Ex-MLB star Yasiel Puig to plead guilty to lying in illegal gambling case
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Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig to plead guilty in gambling case

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig will plead guilty to lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday. Court documents unsealed Monday say Yasiel Puig Valdés, 31, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of making false statements and after…
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Ex-MLB Star Yasiel Puig to Plead Guilty to Lying in Illegal Gambling Case

Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for lying to law enforcement about sports bets he placed with an illegal gambling operation, the Department of Justice announced on Monday. Puig, whose full name is Yasiel Puig Valdez, will plead guilty to one count of making false statements, which carries a maximum…
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Ex-MLB Star Yasiel Puig to Plead Guilty to Lying in Illegal Gambling Case
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Yasiel Puig Facing Jail Time For Lying To Feds During Illegal Gambling Probe

Former MLB superstar Yasiel Puig is facing up to five years in prison... after he agreed to plead guilty to lying to the feds during their investigation of an illegal gambling ring. Federal prosecutors announced the plea deal on Monday afternoon... saying the ex-Dodgers outfielder intends to make a guilty plea to one count of making false…
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Yasiel Puig Facing Jail Time For Lying To Feds During Illegal Gambling Probe
Highland County Press

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio: Veterans twice as likely to have?a gambling problem

Today, as we honor those who served, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO) looks to spread awareness of the impact of problem gambling on military personnel. Despite being nearly twice as likely to struggle with a gambling problem, only 2 percent of veterans report seeking help or treatment.Gambling is a normalized behavior among the military.…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Work begins on long-stalled $750M casino in Las Vegas

After more than a decade of starts and stops, work has officially begun on Red Rock ­Resorts' Durango Station, a $750-million hotel-casino in southwest Las Vegas. It will be part of the Station-­branded "locals casino" chain (designed to attract residents) with a decidedly upscale positioning. The resort's completion date hasn't been announced, but…
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Gambling News

Total Casino Revenue in Ohio Hits $83.1M in October

Regulated gambling operators in Ohio had a strong month, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission, the gambling watchdog in the state, released data outlining the performance of the four casinos in the state. Overall, the total revenue reported by the operators hit $83.1 million, marking…
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News 5 Cleveland

Ohio gambling revenues remain strong in February

CLEVELAND - Despite reduced hours, reduced slots, and table games for a part of 2021 it was a record-breaking year for Ohio's four casinos and seven racinos. Momentum that is continuing into 2022. Gambling revenue figures just released Monday by the Casino Control Commission for the state's four casinos showed an 11.3% jump in February over last…
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Chimp Reports

The History of Ohio Gambling

Despite being one of the less popular US states (ranking 36th out of 50 in terms of annual visits), Ohio is still a huge gambling force in America. It was all the way back in 1973 when gambling got started in Ohio via the Ohio Lottery. You'll find this interesting: The Ohio Lottery is the oldest regulated betting market in the state. What this…
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Cleveland

Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022; jackpot $251 million

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Winning numbers were selected in the Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, Powerball drawing for a jackpot estimated at $251 million. The numbers are 6-33-34-45-54 Powerball 7 Power Play 2x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 13-15-23-33-39-40 Kicker 004100. The jackpot is $36.4 million for the drawing on Saturday, Sept. 24. Wednesday's winning…
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Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022; jackpot $251 million
Cleveland

Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Sept. 12, 2022; jackpot $193 million

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Powerball lottery selected winning numbers for a jackpot estimated at $193 million in its drawing for Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. The numbers are 6-14-16-34-66 Powerball 25 Power Play 3x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 19-24-26-28-32-48 Kicker 578541. The jackpot is $35.8 million for the drawing on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The Mega…
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Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Sept. 12, 2022; jackpot $193 million
Gambling News

Casinos and Racinos in Ohio Rake up $216M, Set New Record

March was a successful month for casinos and racinos in Ohio, judging by data released Thursday. The casinos and racinos in Ohio set a new record last month. Data released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery, reveals that the gaming revenue for casinos and racinos in March hit $216.2 million. A breakdown of the gaming…
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Cleveland

Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 29, 2022; jackpot $124 million

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Powerball lottery selected winning numbers for a jackpot estimated at $124 million in its drawing for Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. The numbers are 13-36-43-61-69 Powerball 18 Power Play 3x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 1-22-30-33-41-46 Kicker 096557. The jackpot is $34.8 million for the drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The Tuesday,…
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Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 29, 2022; jackpot $124 million
WHBC

Lake Man Indicted in Ongoing Skilled Gaming Gambling Investigation

A gambler plays a slot machine at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City, N.J. on Aug. 8, 2022. Figures released by New Jersey gambling regulators on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, show that New Jersey's casinos, horse tracks that offer sports betting and the online partners of both types of gambling outlets won $480.7 million in July, an increase of 6.7%…
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Canton Repository

Florida man is next to plead guilty in illegal casino case

A man from Florida, not previously named in federal indictments but linked by prosecutors to ownership of the Redemption and Skilled Shamrock skill game parlors in Plain Township, pleaded guilty Wednesday to defrauding the U.S. government. Larry Dayton submitted his plea in a video hearing overseen by U.S. District Judge Donald Nugent in Cleveland,…
Incidents
Florida man is next to plead guilty in illegal casino case
Cleveland

Ohio Lottery announces record $1.4 billion in profits

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Ohio Lottery made record profits in the past year, netting $1.4 billion that will go to the state's Lottery Profits Education Fund. From last July through June, the lottery had $4.3 billion in traditional lottery sales, which includes things like Powerball tickets, scratch offs and Keno machines, and $1.3 billion from video…
Lottery
Ohio Lottery announces record $1.4 billion in profits
U.S. Department Of Justice

Ohio Man Indicted for Gambling and Tax Offenses

In a second superseding indictment unsealed today, a federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio, charged Christos Karasarides Jr., of Canton, with tax evasion, filing false tax returns, witness tampering, falsifying records and five separate conspiracies to operate illegal gambling businesses, defraud the IRS and commit money laundering. In May 2021,…
Finance
The Derrick

Nevada gambling license approved for new Sparks casino

RENO, Nev. (AP) - State regulators have approved a gambling license for the first newly constructed casino in the Reno-Sparks area more than two decades. The Nevada Gaming Commission voted Thursday to approve the license sought by Las Vegas-based Olympia Gaming for the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks. For copyright information, check with the…
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Nevada gambling license approved for new Sparks casino
Card Player

Ohio Online Gambling To Kick Off Jan. 1

Regulated online gambling will commence in the Buckeye State on Jan. 1, 2023. Regulators with the Ohio Casino Control Commission announced the date Wednesday. Last year, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, signed a law to legalize in-person and online sports betting. Ohio neighbors Michigan and Pennsylvania both have online sports betting and…
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Ohio Online Gambling To Kick Off Jan. 1
Yogonet

Ohio casinos and racinos maintain momentum in February with 11% revenue growth

Ohio casinos posted strong revenues in February, continuing momentum gained in record-breaking 2021. According to figures released on Monday by the Casino Control Commission, the four casinos operating in the state posted an 11.3% increase in February over the past year. The four venues posted $75.2 million in revenue after all bets were paid,…
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Ohio casinos and racinos maintain momentum in February with 11% revenue growth
World Casino News

Katie Kopp wins WSOP casino employee event

This year has flown by so fast; it is hard to believe that the 2022 World Series of Poker is here already! The WSOP kicked off this week with its traditional casino employee event. This is the traditional start of the series, and it is always interesting to see which employee will take home the gold. Event #1 was a $500 Casino Employees tournament…
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Katie Kopp wins WSOP casino employee event
Toronto Sun

CRIME HUNTER: Malevolent real-life Casino mobster re-emerges

Lake Mead is finally giving up its dead. The largest reservoir in the U.S. straddles Nevada and Arizona and is 39 km east of Las Vegas. But for the past three decades, its water level has continued to drop as a relentless drought has turned the southwest into a dried-up prune. On May 1, a corroded oil barrel was found embedded into the dying lake's…
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CRIME HUNTER: Malevolent real-life Casino mobster re-emerges
Fox 17

Gun Lake Casino breaks ground on $350M hotel, resort project

WAYLAND, Mich. - Gun Lake Casino broke ground on a new hotel and resort on Thursday. It is their latest phase of construction, wrapping up their last phase only eight months ago. That phase included three new restaurants and an expanded gaming floor space. Just to the west of the casino, construction begun on phase five, which will include a…
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Gun Lake Casino breaks ground on $350M hotel, resort project
NEO Sports Insiders

Could Ohio Legalize Online Casinos Too?

Bettors in Ohio have more and more reasons to get excited. Sports betting is slated to launch in the state by 2023, and that may not be the only gambling opportunity to come around. There's always the possibility of Ohio legalizing online casinos, the same as has been seen elsewhere, such as with New York online casinos. It would bring yet another…
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Could Ohio Legalize Online Casinos Too?
The Vindicator

Ohio casino revenue slipped during April

WARREN - Revenue at Ohio's four casinos in April was down a modest 0.5 percent from the previous month, but still topped more than $92.8 million, according to the latest data from the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission reported table revenue of $28.9 million, a 2.5 percent increase from $28.2 million in March, but a 1.8 percent decrease in…
Finance
Ohio casino revenue slipped during April
News 5 Cleveland

JACK Casino Cleveland marks 10th anniversary

CLEVELAND - It was 10 years ago this weekend, May 14, 2012, that crowds lined up outside the Higbee Building to be the first in Ohio to legally gamble in the new Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. The partnership between Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert and Caesars came about after Ohio voters approved gambling at four casinos in the state. Gilbert's vision was to…
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JACK Casino Cleveland marks 10th anniversary
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