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Maine Online Casino Bill Hits Roadblock In House

A bill to legalize online casinos in Maine (LD 1777) narrowly failed to pass through the state's House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill, which would give the state's tribes exclusive control of online casino gaming in the state, isn't quite dead yet. The bill moves to the Senate, and if it passes, it's possible for the House to approve the…

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Casinos Are Closing the Window for Slot Ticket Redemption

It's a casino trend that could affect your financial wellbeing, so we're all over it. Some casinos are discreetly shortening the window of time before a TITO (ticket in, ticket out) voucher can be cashed. If your slot ticket expires, you could be SOL, and that would be FUBAR as a reminder of your Las Vegas YOLO experience. In human English, you…

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How to stop a gambling bill

Think of all the issues the Alabama Legislature had us vote on over the last 10 years. In 2014, it was a measure to ban foreign laws in the state. Not because the Canadian military was massing at the Tennessee border. It was a wink-wink-nod-nod version of a failed proposal to ban Shariah law in the state two years earlier. Legislators that year…

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WTVY News 4

Senate discusses newly amended gambling bill

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Alabama state Senate is discussing a newly amended version of House Bill 151 that passed through the Senate Committee Wednesday. After being passed in the House, HB151 included sports betting, online gambling and allowed for ten potential casino locations. Now, all of those have been removed or limited. The amended bill…

Politics ・ 08 March 2024

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Bally's Twin River Casino to launch online gambling for Rhode Island residents

LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) - Bally's Twin River Casino is introducing a new way to gamble. On March 5, the casino will unveil table games and slots that Rhode Islanders can play online, at home. The bright flashing lights, music, and the wins will soon be at the convenience of your fingertips. "I mean we're only the seventh state in the country to do…

Finance ・ 01 March 2024

OCNJ Daily

New Jersey vs Pennsylvania: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gambling Markets

The United States, known for its diverse landscapes and cultures, is also a patchwork of varying gambling regulations and markets. Two states that stand out prominently in the gambling landscape are New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Both have embraced legalized gambling, but the extent and nature of their markets differ. In this article, we'll explore…

Industry ・ 14 February 2024

WV News

West Virginia Lottery and casinos generate more than $1 billion annually to support many programs locals rely on

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) - Adding together table games, racetrack betting, sports wagers, video lottery games and the rest of the industry, more than $1.3 billion was spent playing the lottery in West Virginia last year. The West Virginia Lottery in its entirety contributes more than $500 million to the state each year, with another $700 million…

Finance ・ 12 February 2024

ABC News

Alabama lawmakers push sweeping gambling bill that would allow lottery and casinos

A group of Alabama lawmakers has unveiled a sweeping gambling bill that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A group of Alabama lawmakers unveiled a sweeping gambling bill Wednesday that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South state as some…

Law ・ 08 February 2024

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Delaware Park Casino reveals $10 million renovation

Delaware Park Casino celebrates completing $10 million worth of renovations and upgrades. The casino held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday which included guest speakers, mummer's performances, vegas-style showgirls and more. The casino space now consists of new slot machines, table games, bars and restaurants. Guests can enjoy the extended…

Finance ・ 26 January 2024

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How much money Detroit casinos lost during last year’s strikes

The financial impact of this past fall's Detroit casino workers' strikes is clearer with the release of new earnings figures. Workers walked away with wage and benefits gains without causing much long-term impact on the casinos' revenue. City of Detroit Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director Steve Watson said in a statement to Outlier…

Finance ・ 25 January 2024

World Casino News

Nebraska Casinos Collected $89 Million In Income In 2023

Nebraska's first entire year of casino gambling was a triumph in terms of profits collected. Income collected from Lincoln's WarHorse Casino: When it comes to the details of the income collected, Nebraska's 4 racetrack casinos generated almost $8.9 million in income in the last month of 2023, which is the second consecutive record monthly sum. In…

Finance ・ 23 January 2024

The Washington Post

Virginia gas station owners want their slot machines back, again.

RICHMOND - The slots-like gaming machines that Virginia has twice banned from gas stations, restaurants and convenience stores would blink back to life under legislation that lobbyists and legislators are pushing through the General Assembly. The measure could pave the way for slots-style gaming in every corner of the state, which approved the…

Law ・ 23 January 2024

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Salinas seeks to direct federal dollars toward fighting gambling addiction

A gambling addiction, like drugs and alcohol, can wreck a person's life as they spiral out of control. Someone can lose their house, job and family. An Oregon study even found gambling addiction can be a factor that leads people into incarceration. Yet no federal funds are devoted solely to help prevent and treat problem gambling, even as federal…

Gambling Addiction ・ 22 January 2024

Richmond Times

Virginia: Lawmakers seek to legalize slots-like skill games

The General Assembly banned the games in 2020, but a court injunction froze enforcement until late last year. Such games have been an important source of income for convenience stores, restaurants and truck stops, especially during the pandemic. "To me, this is a small-business issue," said state Sen. Aaron Rouse, D-Virginia Beach, one of the…

Law ・ 10 January 2024

SBC Americas

Maine Online Casino Bill Up For Discussion in 2024

Maine only launched a regulated sports betting market in November but further expansion is already on the agenda as lawmakers consider a bill carried over from the previous session. LD 1777, filed by Rep. Laura Supica, seeks to allow tribal nations to offer online casino gaming on an exclusive basis in a similar fashion to the states' current…

Finance ・ 05 January 2024

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F1 race fueled record gaming win in November 2023

Clark County reported a record $1.215 billion in gaming win for November, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Thursday. The high total was 14.3 percent more than November 2022 and was largely due to the inaugural appearance of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix Nov. 16-18. It's likely to fuel the debate over the benefits of the race that…

Finance ・ 29 December 2023

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API report warns that gambling, state lotto legalization comes with downsides

A new report by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) suggests that a gambling expansion would have negative repercussions. API commissioned Dr. John Hill to prepare an in-depth report on gambling and the effects of expanding legalized gambling in the state. His twenty-page report detailed the potential pitfalls that come with the expansion of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 December 2023

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A Comprehensive Guide to Gambling Taxes in Michigan

When you ask somebody about hubs of casino gambling in the United States, it's likely that Las Vegas, Nevada or Atlantic City, New Jersey, will be the most common answer. After all, those locations have been staples of American gambling and sports betting In recent years, however, gambling legalization has begun sweeping the nation, with more and…

Law ・ 13 November 2023

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Data Reveals Extent Of Delaware's Lottery Obsession

Delaware is the fourth most lottery-obsessed state in the nation. Casino sweepstakes comparison experts at CasinosSweeps.com have compiled a list of how many times people in each state search for more than 140 terms, including every major national lottery as well as lottery-related phrases like "what are the chances of winning the lottery" and…

Lottery ・ 01 November 2023

Newsday

NY should spend more to treat gambling addiction

New York State hit the jackpot last year, raking in $4.8 billion in revenues from a growing number of licensed casinos, expanded lottery games and, most notably, the legalization of sports betting, both in-person and online. According to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, most of that money - $4.6 billion or 95% - went to education, with the $200…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 October 2023

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Early returns encouraging for Warhorse Casino

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The sports gambling business is buzzing -- especially in Lincoln. After adding a sportsbook back in June, the first in the state, Warhorse Casino has seen tens of thousands of bets having been placed. Those bets have added up to $365K in gaming tax revenue since it began in June. On top of the amount of people they've seen…

Finance ・ 14 October 2023

The Nevada Independent

Casino economic impact grows to $329B per year; Nevada remains leading gaming state

A study conducted on behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA) found the national casino industry contributes nearly $329 billion annually to the U.S. economy - up 21 percent from the last time the analysis was done in 2018. The study, the first undertaken in five years by the Washington, D.C. trade organization, was conducted by Oxford…

Finance ・ 12 October 2023

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Nebraska: Racetrack casinos generate $7.91M gross revenue in September, tax revenue sees an uptick

Racetrack casinos in Nebraska generated a total of $1.58 million in tax revenue in September for the state, cities, and counties, as per the latest records. The number reflected a 20% tax on the casinos' total gross revenue for the month, which was $7.91 million, according to Omaha World-Herald. The September tax revenue was up from July and August…

Finance ・ 12 October 2023

The Grand Island Independent

Gaming tax revenue from Nebraska's racetrack casinos grew in September

Gaming tax revenue from Nebraska racetrack casinos continued to grow in September, according to state records. Racetrack casinos generated a total of $1.582 million in revenue for the state, cities and counties. That number reflects a 20% tax on the casinos' total gross revenue for the month of $7.914 million. The September tax revenue was up from…

Finance ・ 11 October 2023

Sioux City Journal

Gaming tax revenue from Nebraska racetrack casinos grew

Gaming tax revenue from Nebraska racetrack casinos continued to grow in September, according to state records. Racetrack casinos generated a total of $1.582 million in revenue for the state, cities and counties. That number reflects a 20% tax on the casinos' total gross revenue for the month of $7.914 million. The September tax revenue was up from…

Finance ・ 11 October 2023

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Breaking down Richmond’s (second) casino referendum

Outside of the early voting site at Hickory Hill Community Center, a food truck's generator buzzed as a worker hands out food. More buzz came from campaigners promoting support for the casino referendum on the ballot. "Vote jobs and revenue, revenue! Vote jobs and revenue!" sang two women as they directed people toward the polls or the food truck,…

Finance ・ 10 October 2023

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Nevada Gaming Revenue Reaches $1 Billion For 30th Straight Month

Casino gaming continues to produce big numbers in Nevada. The most recent report by the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported August revenue of $1.2 billion, a record for the month. Growth may have slowed a bit overall, but that figure was still up about 1% for the same month a year ago. That total is down from July's $1.4 billion, however, a record…

Finance ・ 05 October 2023

Review Journal

Nevada gaming win hold steady in August

Nevada's gaming wins in August were relatively flat compared with one year ago, with growth driven by the Strip and baccarat performance, state officials said in a report released Friday. The state's 437 licensed casinos won roughly $1.2 billion from gamblers last month, a modest.07 percent increase over a year ago when 435 licensed casinos…

Finance ・ 29 September 2023

mdcoastdispatch.com

Berlin Prepares Slots Revenue Spending Plan

BERLIN - Municipal officials discussed plans for the town's casino revenue at a meeting this week. On Monday, the Berlin Town Council reiterated a commitment to using the municipality's annual share of casino revenue to help pay for LEOPS (Law Enforcement Officers Pension System). The town has been asked by the Local Development Council, however,…

Finance ・ 29 September 2023

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New rule on Minnesota e-pull tabs could reduce revenue by 60%, charitable gambling group says

MOORHEAD - Concerned residents gathered inside Moorhead American Legion Post 21 on Thursday, Sept. 21, anxious about how the shift in laws surrounding electronic pull tabs will impact funds raised from local charitable gambling. As part of this year's tax bill, the Minnesota state Legislature handed down new restrictions on e-pull tabs which bans…

Law ・ 22 September 2023

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India's Gambling Regulation Pros

Online gambling is a controversial topic that has divided opinions among different stakeholders. Some argue that online gambling is a harmful activity that can lead to addiction, fraud, and crime. Others claim that online gambling is a legitimate form of entertainment that can provide economic benefits and social opportunities. In this article, we…

Law ・ 21 September 2023

Casino City Times

Massachusetts casinos generate $98 million in August 2023

Gaming News 18 September 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the month of August 2023 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield (MGM) and Encore Boston Harbor (EBH) generated approximately $98 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR).Additionally, approximately $22.71 million in Taxable Sports Wagering…

Law ・ 18 September 2023

NBC News Online

Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing

HARRISBURG - Video skill machines have become a fixture in convenience stores, bars and standalone parlors across Pennsylvania and as their legality endures judicial scrutiny in state and federal courts, lawmakers in the General Assembly are weighing regulation of an industry with revenues presumed to exceed $1 billion. Because skill games…

Law ・ 13 September 2023

Review Journal

Nevada casino revenue hits record levels in July 2023

When temperatures were hot, the state's casinos were hotter. Southern Nevada endured a record heat wave in July, and gamblers enriched the state's casinos more than in any month in history, breaking monthly gaming win records statewide and on the Strip, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday. The state's 439 licensed casinos won $1.4…

Finance ・ 04 September 2023

World Casino News

Nevada’s Casino Revenue Reaches $1.4 Billion In July

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, Nevada's regulatory body, revealed that Southern Nevada's players hit casinos so often in July, the most ever in state history, breaking "monthly gaming win records" across the state as well as on the Strip. These, in addition to other state-licensed casinos, which totaled 439, made a profit of $1.4 billion during…

Finance ・ 31 August 2023

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Anyone win Powerball for Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, $215 million jackpot

Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favorOdds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you're more likely to land than big bucks. Weeks after someone won the Powerball jackpot for $1.08 billion and a day after the largest Mega Millions jackpot in the history…

Lottery ・ 13 August 2023

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Anyone win Powerball for Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, $145 million jackpot?

Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favorOdds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you're more likely to land than big bucks. Weeks after the Powerball jackpot reached $1.08 billion and the winning ticket was sold, this latest jackpot has been steadily…

Lottery ・ 06 August 2023

Newsday

Las Vegas-style casinos 'not a sure bet' for government finances, state audit says

Las Vegas-style casinos in New York are "not a sure bet" for local government coffers, according to a state comptroller's report that says none of the four upstate met gross revenue projections in recent years. The 19-page audit, released Thursday by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, found the casinos distributed a total $176 million to local…

Finance ・ 04 August 2023

Florida Today

Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, and $124 million

Weeks after the Powerball jackpot reached $1.08 billion and the winning ticket was sold, the latest jackpot is steadily climbing. The Wednesday, Aug. 2, Powerball was $95 million with a cash option of $48.1 million. Wednesday numbers were 23-24-33-51-64 and the Powerball was 5. Power Play was 2x. Alas, there was another rollover, and the jackpot…

Lottery ・ 03 August 2023

Daytona Beach News - Journal

Anyone win Mega Millions Tuesday, July 25, 2023? $910 million jackpot

Will a $2 Mega Millions ticket make you a mega millionaire? And what's up with the number 25? A week after the Powerball jackpot finally hit $1 billion after months of rollovers, Mega Millions seems to be on that same track. No one matched all six numbers in the Tuesday, July 25, drawing for $820 million, so the jackpot rolled over to $910 million…

Lottery ・ 26 July 2023

Richmond Times

Richmond judge signs off on second casino vote

Richmonders will cast their votes a second time on whether the city will house a casino in Southside after the city received the go-ahead from a Richmond City Circuit Court Judge and the Virginia Lottery. The Richmond Office of Elections confirmed the signed petition in a tweet Tuesday afternoon, emphasizing its authority to hold the…

Law ・ 26 July 2023

Daytona Beach News - Journal

Mega Millions jackpot $720 million. Anyone win Tuesday, July 18, 2023?

Lottery fans are feeling the excitement - Powerball jackpot finally hit $1 billion after months of rollovers. Is Mega Millions on that same track? Maybe! After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, July 18, drawing, the jackpot climbed another $80 million overnight. Now $720 million, the jackpot also moved up a few…

Lottery ・ 19 July 2023

Florida Today

Powerball winning numbers, Monday, July 10, 2023, $725 million jackpot

Will a $2 ticket make you a multimillionaire? The Powerball jackpot is now a Top 10 all-time grand prize. And it will continue to climb the charts - unless, of course, there's a lucky winner. Powerball players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all five numbers plus the Powerball (more about odds below). The Saturday, July 8, drawing for…

Lottery ・ 11 July 2023

Daytona Beach News - Journal

Mega Millions Friday July 7 2023 at $427 million: Winning numbers here

The jackpot grew again, this time with a July 4th rollover, pushing the Mega Millions jackpot above $400 million. Is Friday night the night of your lucky ticket? The answer is: another rollover of Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, July 7, which was at $427 million with a cash option of $220.6 million. Friday, July 7 Mega Millions numbers were…

Lottery ・ 08 July 2023

Trib Star

Casino revenue cooling off after hot 2022

Out-of-state competition could be to blame for Indiana's decline in casino revenue, which slid for the third month in a row in May following a lucrative 2022. The state's 12 casinos last month logged $192 million in adjusted gross revenue, the lowest amount all year. That's a 7.6% decrease from May of last year. The numbers indicate gambling at…

Finance ・ 07 July 2023

Altoona Mirror

Gambling’s Role in Pennsylvania’s Job Market, Tax Base and Economic Expansion

Gambling's importance to Pennsylvania's economy has grown substantially in recent years, positively affecting employment, tax revenue and GDP growth. The state's choice to legalize and regulate gaming has had several beneficial effects. The effects of gambling on the economy of Pennsylvania are investigated here together with this PA online casino…

Law ・ 01 June 2023

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth pays $275,000 for alleged gaming law violations

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Rivers Casino Portsmouth had to pay the Virginia Lottery $275000 following a settlement signed by the two entities in March. News 3 learned the two parties formed the agreement after the Virginia Lottery identified alleged violations of the Casino Gaming Law in January and February this year. The Virginia Lottery is responsible…

Law ・ 07 May 2023

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth agrees to pay $275K for alleged gaming law violations

According to the settlement agreement, the Virginia Lottery found violations regarding underage people and unauthorized games. PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Rivers Casino Portsmouth agreed to pay $275000 to the Virginia Lottery following allegations of violations. According to a settlement agreement and a brief presentation by Virginia Lottery Executive…

Law ・ 06 May 2023

Tahlequah Daily Press

Rivers Casino Portsmouth penalized $275,000 for alleged gaming violations involving underaged individuals

PORTSMOUTH - Rivers Casino Portsmouth agreed to pay $275000 in March after the Virginia Lottery spotted several alleged gaming violations. In January and February, the Virginia Lottery, which regulates casinos throughout the commonwealth, worked with the casino to review alleged violations of the Casino Gaming Law, according to a settlement…

Land-based ・ 06 May 2023

Review Journal

Nevada casino industry responsible for 386K jobs, $90B economic impact

A new Nevada Resort Association report said the gaming industry paid $2.1 billion in industry-specific taxes in 2022 and has $23 billion in current or planned major tourism-related capital investment projects underway. "2023 The Facts" is a 100-page document drafted by Las Vegas-based Applied Analysis for the NRA, an organization representing more…

Industry ・ 01 May 2023

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Legislation introduced to allow online casino gambling in R.I.

PROVIDENCE - Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio this week joined in introducing legislation to allow online casino gaming, or "iGaming," in Rhode Island. Bally's Corporation, the Rhode Island-based casino giant, announced a " major legislative initiative " for iGaming in February during the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce legislative…

Law ・ 30 April 2023

The Arkansas Democrat

Arkansas casinos report 23% first quarter jump in winnings

Arkansas casinos won a total of $177 million dollars during the first three months of the year, up 23% for the same period a year ago. Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis brought in the most cash at $84.4 million for the January through March period, up 25% from $66.7 million last year. Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff won $46.6 million for…

Finance ・ 25 April 2023

The Nevada Independent

Effort to create Nevada lottery picks up steam despite casino industry opposition

A legislative proposal allowing Nevada to operate a state lottery could slice into the revenue stream of Northern Nevada casino operator Truckee Gaming. But it wouldn't be a large chunk of the company's cash flow, said CEO Ferenc Szony. Truckee Gaming is a retailer licensed by the California Lottery to sell tickets from a store adjacent to the Gold…

Law ・ 28 March 2023

Milford Daily News

Gambling problems in Mass. need addressing, public health experts say

BOSTON - Advocates and researchers concerned with increased access to sports betting are urging lawmakers to implement a public health approach in raising awareness about the dangers of problem gambling. They're also asking questions about the effectiveness of the state's current approach. During the first three days of mobile sports betting in…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 March 2023

Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska's first casino has already sent nearly $800,000 to property tax relief

LINCOLN - Nebraska's first gambling casino has contributed nearly $800000 to a state property tax relief fund so far, including $597854 during the month of October, a state report indicated Monday. And officials with the WarHorse Casino expect that gaming tax revenues will steadily grow as they begin advertising and marketing the temporary facility…

Finance ・ 17 March 2023

WWLP 22 News

Impacts on poor cited as gambling expansion continues

BOSTON (SHNS) - With Massachusetts in the early days of its most significant expansion of gambling in a decade, a researcher from the United Kingdom shared his perspective on how gambling worked its way from the shadows of society to the mainstream and the implications that have had in Britain. The Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern…

Finance ・ 16 March 2023

WBZ News Radio

Impacts On Poor Cited As Gambling Expansion Continues

BOSTON (State House News Service) - With Massachusetts in the early days of its most significant expansion of gambling in a decade, a researcher from the United Kingdom shared his perspective on how gambling worked its way from the shadows of society to the mainstream, and the implications that has had in Britain. The Public Health Advocacy…

Finance ・ 16 March 2023

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Revenue up almost 9% at Ark. casinos in 2022

The combined total win for Arkansas' casinos in 2022 was $614 million, up nearly 9% from $564.79 million in 2021, according to information provided by Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis reported the largest total win with $292.78 million last year, up nearly 11% from $264 million in 2021.…

Finance ・ 06 March 2023

Journal & Topics

Casino Landscape Changing Fast With Temporary Operations In Waukegan, Soon In Chicago

The earliest form of recorded gambling took place about 5000 years ago. Its chances of fading away is about the same as drawing a royal flush in every card game one plays or picking the right Roulette color 100 times in a row. With last week's opening of a temporary casino in Waukegan and in the near future a temporary operation in downtown…

Finance ・ 23 February 2023

Delmarva Now

Virtual table games, slots could land on Maryland 2024 ballot

The Maryland Senate began hearings Wednesday on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide - a plan that would ask voters to legalize online gaming for sponsors paying a hefty licensing fee. The bill's is sponsored by Sen. Ron Watson, D-Prince George's, and Senate Majority Leader Nancy J. King, D-Montgomery. Senate Bill…

Law ・ 21 February 2023

Capital Gazette

Maryland legislature to analyze legalizing online gaming like virtual table games and slot machines

The Maryland Senate began hearings Wednesday on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide - a plan that would ask voters to legalize online casinos. SB 267, sponsored by Sen. Ron Watson, a Democrat from Prince George's County, and Senate Majority Leader Nancy J. King, aMontgomery County Democrat, would ask voters in…

Law ・ 20 February 2023

Review Journal

Record Downtown Las Vegas gaming win lifts Nevada

State gaming win powered past $1 billion for the 20th straight month including Clark County, which surpassed that level, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday. The state's 437 non-restricted licensees won $1.3 billion from gamblers, a 4.8 percent increase from October 2021. Clark County's 215 locations won $1.1 billion, a 4.5 percent…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2023

Delaware Online

This is how much the State of Delaware makes from lottery ticket sales

While big-figure lottery jackpots mean players keep their eyes on the prize, they aren't the only ones holding out for a payday. States get a hefty cut of those big checks, too. For traditional lottery dealings, the State of Delaware gets almost 30% of Powerball and Mega Millions sales before lottery overhead, said Helene Keeley, deputy director at…

Lottery ・ 02 February 2023

KEVN

Powerball Jackpot prize largest in game’s history

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - With all eyes on the growing Powerball Jackpot, South Dakota's Lottery saw a surge in ticket sales. That comes as no surprise since the jackpot reached $1.6 billion, making it the largest jackpot in the game's 30-year history. While South Dakota Lottery hasn't released the exact number of tickets, reports from their sales…

Lottery ・ 29 December 2022

KEVN

One South Dakota person gets a taste of Powerball jackpot

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - It wasn't the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot but a Sioux Falls area person is still sitting pretty with a $1 million ticket. A $1 million Powerball ticket was purchased at Casey's General Store, East 10th Street in Sioux Falls. The second-tier prize matched all 5 white balls in Saturday's drawing and was just a Powerball…

Lottery ・ 28 December 2022

The Bond Buyer

Chicago eyes gambling jackpot as it makes pick for casino license

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot chose Bally's Corporation from the three short-listed candidates to hold the city's first casino license, with the promise of a $40 million upfront payment and then a $200 million annual tax jackpot. The selection of the Bally's $1.7 billion casino and resort development proposal marks a milestone in the city's…

Finance ・ 20 December 2022

The Advocate

The Horseshoe Casino opens in Lake Charles

WESTLAKE - Southwest Louisiana continues to bet big on gambling. The state's biggest casino market, the Lake Charles area, is growing further with the return of a third casino, the former Isle of Capri. Destroyed by Hurricane Laura in 2020, the former riverboat is now reopening on land as the Horseshoe, adding over 700 jobs and further growing the…

Law ・ 19 December 2022

World Casino News

Downtown Las Vegas hits record $90.5 million revenue in October

The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday that the state gaming industry revenue exceeded $1 billion in October, with downtown Las Vegas hitting a $90.5 million record. The 20th consecutive month with revenue reaching these levels generated $76.5 million of gambling tax, a 6.4 percent year-on-year increase. $1.3 billion in revenue in…

Finance ・ 03 December 2022

World Casino News

Puerto Rico Records Record Growth in Gambling Industry

Puerto Rico Government Gaming Commission announced that Puerto Rican casinos' earnings exceeded $355 million. This is a huge success; the reported earnings have recorded a growth of 38.89% compared to the last fiscal year. The amount of money collected in the previous year was larger than $256 million. This is huge news for the overall Puerto Rican…

Industry ・ 30 November 2022

Review Journal

Record Downtown Las Vegas gaming win lifts state to $1 billion-plus for 20th straight month

State gaming win powered past $1 billion for the 20th straight month and Clark County also surpassed that level despite Strip revenue being flat in October, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday. Downtown Las Vegas casinos had a record win of $90.5 million, beating the previous high of $86.4 million set in March. The state's 437…

Land-based ・ 29 November 2022

perryhall.patch.com

$28,000 And $25,000 Winning Lottery Tickets Remain Unclaimed In Joppa and Carney

PERRY HALL - Some Baltimore County residents are missing out on a big payday. According to Maryland Lottery officials, two big winning tickets that were recently sold remain unclaimed. A winning $28449 FAST PLAY Goldfish progressive jackpot ticket was sold on November 18 at J. Convenience, located at 8765 Satyr Hill Road in Carney. A winning…

Lottery ・ 23 November 2022

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October numbers indicate Lincoln casino may be taking slot machine dollars from Iowa

Lincoln's WarHorse Casino followed up a phenomenal first week with an equally solid first full month. According to information released Monday by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, the casino generated just more than $854000 in gaming tax revenue in October. The state's gaming tax is 20% of revenue, which means WarHorse made just north of…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 November 2022

Yogonet

Nebraska: WarHorse Casino Lincoln contributes $1.1M in tax revenue in its first five weeks

Nebraska's first casino has already contributed nearly $800000 to a state property tax relief fund so far, according to a report from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission. The figures correspond to the first five weeks of operation of WarHorse Casino in Lincoln, and include $597854 during the month of October. All in all, the property has…

Finance ・ 18 November 2022

News Center Maine

California won’t collect taxes on record Powerball jackpot

On Nov. 7, a Powerball ticket sold in California finally matched all six numbers drawn by the lottery after 41 days without a winner. Whoever has that ticket has won the jackpot of $2.04 billion, or just under $1 billion if they take the cash prize. But it's not just the winner who scores a big payday. Lottery winnings are taxed, which means the…

Winnings ・ 10 November 2022

CTPost

Online gambling in CT brings uptick in revenue, problem betting

The legalization of sports betting and online gaming in Connecticut has brought increased revenue to the state but also an uptick in problem gamblers. The state has received more than $45 million in revenue from online and in-person sports bets and online casino games since the expansion of gaming began in earnest last October. Online casino games…

Finance ・ 02 November 2022

Review Journal

Which casino games win the most money for the house?

When the Nevada Gaming Control Board announced Thursday that the state's more than 400 largest casinos won more from players in 2021 than in any year in history, it also disclosed which table games and which slot machine denominations won the most for the house. It's no surprise that blackjack continues to be the most popular table game in the…

Games ・ 22 October 2022

Review Journal

Nevada gaming wins big in March, US casinos see best month ever

ATLANTIC CITY - Inflation may be soaring, supply chains remain snarled and the coronavirus just won't go away, but America's casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March. The American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, said Wednesday that U.S. commercial casinos won more than…

Valentine's Day ・ 22 October 2022

The Grand Island Independent

Hungry gamblers dropped a lot of coin in opening week at WarHorse Lincoln

MATT OLBERDINGLincoln Journal-Star Nebraska's first week of casino gambling brought in nearly $286000 in taxes for state and local governments. Tom Sage, director of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, said the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln generated $285963 in tax revenue in its first seven days of operation, an amount he called…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022

ABC 8 News

Amid gambling boom, just four Virginia regulators oversee entire horse racing industry

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Virginians have embraced gambling to the tune of over $10 billion a year - but a new report found that key regulators are critically understaffed and unprepared to tackle the booming industry. For most people, gambling evokes images of glitzy casinos and gas station scratch-offs, but in Virginia, the biggest driver of revenue…

Industry ・ 18 October 2022

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Indiana gambling tax revenue tops $1B for first time in a decade

Indiana tax revenue generated by Hoosiers gambling exceeded $1 billion during the 2022 state budget year for the first time in a decade, recently released data show. Altogether, state government reaped $1.04 billion from gambling-related revenue streams between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022 - an 8% increase from the $958.3 million in gambling…

Finance ・ 08 October 2022

Review Journal

MGM slot players shortchanged, suit claims

A Louisiana woman has filed suit against MGM Resorts International, claiming it shortchanges gamblers when they cash out slot machine vouchers at casino kiosks that don't pay exact change. Attorneys for Leane Scherer of New Orleans, filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court's Southern District of Mississippi and hope to make the complaint a…

Travel ・ 24 September 2022

Santa Cruz Sentinel

No and no to more gambling and to Propositions 26 and 27

Fund programs to help with homelessness! Uphold the future fortunes of Native Americans in California! So, vote for more gambling! More casinos! And thus ensure people will have even more opportunities to throw away hard-earned money betting foolishly against the house. In truth, the last thing California needs is more gambling. Nevada, right next…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 September 2022

The Denver Gazette

With raised gambling limits, Colorado casinos mark record revenues

As the pandemic wanes, gamblers venturing up to Colorado's three mountain casino towns are wagering record sums at the machines and tables, totaling just short of a billion dollars last year, according to a report released this week by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Earlier this month, the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved…

Finance ・ 31 August 2022

Yogonet

Nevada: Players leave $22M in unclaimed vouchers in FY22 as gaming rebounds

Nevada players let $22 million in unclaimed tickets expire in the fiscal year ended June 30, according to state data. Per a 2011 law, the state collects 75% of any expired wagering voucher, and the casino licensee can keep the rest. Many tourists and locals often find it irritating that they are stuck with a ticket voucher worth a few cents,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 30 August 2022

Nebraska Public Media

Housing to Healthcare: New Casinos Could Help Winnebago Reservation Grow

In the July heat during a casino groundbreaking in Omaha, Lance Morgan shook hands, said his thank yous, and met with each member of the media in attendance. One at a time, the Ho-Chunk Inc. CEO charmed each person with a joke or two. "I'm a Husker fan and I'm a little annoyed with Iowa Hawkeyes right now," Morgan explained why he wants to bring…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 August 2022

Review Journal

Nevada gamblers let $22M in cashout tickets expire last year. Where did the money go?

Instead of holding crisp bills, many tourists and locals have often found themselves irritated that they are stuck with a ticket voucher worth a few cents. Players only have six months to use the voucher. But where does the money go after a voucher expires? Per a 2011 law, the state collects 75 percent of any expired wagering voucher and the casino…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 August 2022

WUSA9

Maryland lottery, casinos generated record-breaking $1.5B in 2022

The new state record beat the revenue for the last fiscal year by $120 million, the lottery said. BALTIMORE - Editor's Note: The video attached to this article is from a separate story that aired in February 2022. Maryland Lottery and Gaming raised a record $1.5 billion in contributions for the state through the lottery, casino gaming, sports…

Lottery ・ 17 August 2022

Seattle PI

Maryland gambling revenue sets new record in fiscal year

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland raised a record $1.5 billion for the state from gambling revenue in the last fiscal year, the lottery announced Monday. The new all-time state record includes money raised by the lottery, the state's six casinos, sports betting and fantasy sports wagering. The revenue for the last fiscal year beat the amount raised in…

Finance ・ 16 August 2022

KPVI

Gambling revenue sets new record in fiscal year

ANNAPOLIS - Maryland raised a record $1.5 billion for the state from gambling revenue in the last fiscal year, the lottery announced Monday. The new all-time state record includes money raised by the lottery, the state's six casinos, sports betting and fantasy sports wagering. The revenue for the last fiscal year beat the amount raised in the…

Finance ・ 16 August 2022

Urban Matter

The History and Influence of Brick-and-Mortar Casinos in Pennsylvania

In terms of gaming laws, Pennsylvania has never been seen as a trailblazer. The populace of the state has always been a mix of voracious modernists and people of more traditional values. This has resulted in covert political backing for anything morally dubious, especially for anything centered around gambling. Now the market is filled with many…

Lottery ・ 09 August 2022

KCCI

KCCI Investigates: Problem gamblers slipping through state program, still spending money in Iowa

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN IOWA HAVE TOLD THE GAMING COMMISSION THEY SHOULD NOT BE AT A CASINO OR GAMBLE AT ALL. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPOSED TO STOP THEM FROM BEING ABLE TO PULL A SLOT MACHINE OR ROLL THE DICE. ANYONE SIGNED UP FOR THE VOLUNTARY SELF-EXCLUSION PROGRAM COULD BE CHARGED WITH TRESPASSING IF THEY'RE CAUGHT. THAT'S IF THEY'RE CAUGHT. WE FOUND…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 August 2022

WFMZ News

Pennsylvania gambling expected to hit $5B in revenues for 2022

Finance ・ 19 July 2022

Trib Live

Colin McNickle: Gaming is robust in Pa.

Gaming in Pennsylvania continues to be strong. But there remain cautionary examples of how existing robust state income from gambling might not end up as the be-all and end-all that some portray it down the road, warns a new analysis by the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy. "(K)eep in mind that every dollar in revenue brought in by the casinos…

Covid ・ 15 July 2022

TimesNews

Viva Bristol: Virginia Lottery still a gambling alternative

BRISTOL - Although the Hard Rock Casino opened on Friday, people have been playing the odds for 35 years with another form of legalized gambling: the Virginia Lottery. The Virginia Lottery has been a regular feature in the region's stores since 1987, with racks of scratch tickets, Powerball and Mega Millions play slips and ticket vending machines.…

Lottery ・ 10 July 2022

Gambling News

Maryland Casinos Posted $162.7m, Surpassed $2B Mark in FY2022

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency released Wednesday its June casino gaming report to reveal that the state's six privately owned casinos did not have the best of a month in June but managed to complete fiscal 2022 with a bang. Maryland casinos generated revenues of $162.7 million in June to post their first month since March 2022 with…

Lottery ・ 08 July 2022