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Man who grabbed casino chips nominated for Nevada ‘black book’

The security camera surveillance recording is convincing. A man with a yellow ball cap casually walks up to a blackjack table at Aria and in one swift motion scoops up a handful of casino chips from the tray as stunned onlookers and the table's dealer watch as he bolts away. The man who grabbed the chips eventually was identified as Neal Ahmed…
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Maryland online casino legalization push falls flat

Hopes that online casino would be legalized in Maryland this year have been dashed after the topic failed to feature during the final state legislative session of the year on Monday, April 8. There was some hope in the Old Line State that online casino would be legalized as the House passed an amended bill on March 16, which advanced it to the…
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Tropicana Las Vegas resort's past mob ties explored as casino closes

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- The Tropicana was one of the last Strip casinos from the Las Vegas mob era. Several mobsters and a casino executive were sentenced to prison during the 80s for running a skimming operation there. "According to his own testimony in federal court, former casino executive Carl Thomas worked for more than 20 years as a casino skimmer…
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Tropicana Las Vegas resort's past mob ties explored as casino closes
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Don’t let March Madness become a gambling problem, Anazao specialists say

With March Madness in full swing, Anazao Community Partners, a nonprofit organization serving Wayne and Holmes counties, urges residents to be aware of the increased risks of online gambling addiction. The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates nearly 4 million adults in the U.S. struggle with a gambling problem, and rates are projected to…
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Growth seen likely for online gambling

NEW YORK -- With Rhode Island last week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted recently that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York and…
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California, Maryland, and New York Discussing Internet Gambling

Internet gambling is slowly but surely gaining traction in the United States. As more states begin to allow online sports betting, just seven currently allow players to win real money at online casinos. Rhode Island was the most recent and it may be the breaking point for others to join in. An industry panel convened recently at an online gambling…
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Panel says New York, Maryland and maybe California could offer internet gambling soon

NEW YORK (AP) - With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted Wednesday that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York…
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Panel says New York, Maryland and maybe California could offer internet gambling soon
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Gambling industry experts predict New York, Maryland next states to legalize online casino

Gambling industry panelists at the Next.io forum have predicted that New York and Maryland could be the next states in the US to launch online casino gaming. The most recent state to regulate the practice in the country was Rhode Island, which earlier this week became the seventh state to offer the vertical. Speaking at the online gambling…
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Gambling industry experts predict New York, Maryland next states to legalize online casino
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New York, Maryland, and possibly California could be welcoming online gambling

With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted Wednesday that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York and Maryland as…
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New York, Maryland, and possibly California could be welcoming online gambling
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Panel says more states may offer internet gambling soon

NEW YORK - With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted Wednesday that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York and…
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Panel says more states may offer internet gambling soon
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Panel: N.Y., Maryland could offer internet gambling

With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted Wednesday that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York and Maryland as…
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Rhode Island Becomes Seventh State With Online Casino Gaming

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

has officially launched its new "online casino experience" - known as iGaming - in Rhode Island as of noon on Tuesday. The new app will allow customers to play slots and table games anywhere in the State of Rhode Island on a desktop or on an iOS stand-alone mobile app. According to Bally's, the public launch of the online gaming product follows a…
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Rhode Island becomes the seventh state to launch online casino gaming

Residents of Rhode Island can place bets on casino games online starting at noon today as the state becomes the seventh in the US to launch such an app. The online casino, iGaming, will allow residents to play slots and table games located in the state. Bally's, the casino operator, says it expects the app to create between 50 and 75 jobs.
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Rhode Island becomes the seventh state to launch online casino gaming
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Maine Online Casino Bill Moves Forward

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

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

An open letter against online betting in the Empire State was signed by almost 700 Queens casino workers. A proposed bill to legalize online gambling in New York has proved hugely controversial in recent weeks. The bill, which is publicly supported by New York Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr., has sparked massive criticism amongst casino workers, with many…
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Furor Over New York Online Gambling Bill
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New Jersey Senator Pushes For Slot Machines At Horse Tracks

On Tuesday, New Jersey State Senator Joe Pennacchio once again called for the state to legalize slot machines at horse racetracks in the Garden State. According to a issued by the New Jersey Senate Republicans, Pennachio's legislation, SCR14, would form a consortium of Atlantic City casinos to operate the machines, which would generate significant…
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New Jersey Senator Pushes For Slot Machines At Horse Tracks
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Atlantic City casinos: Bill to ban smoking moves forward

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

He's getting whacked with unflattering headlines and has been bounced from the gaming industry that has made him wealthy, but I imagine ousted casino executive and diehard Vegas guy Scott Sibella is feeling a sense of relief these days. Barring some surprises, the worst of his troubles may be over. Officially, he faces up to five years in prison…
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Hochul puts daughter of casino lobbyist on gaming oversight board

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the daughter of a veteran gambling lobbyist to the state board that regulates the industry - raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest from government watchdogs, The Post has learned. Marissa Shorenstein - who served as head of Hochul's transition team when she became governor - was tapped as commissioner on…
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Hochul puts daughter of casino lobbyist on gaming oversight board
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New York: Governor Hochul excludes online casino from 2025 budget, dealing major blow to legalization prospects

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget for 2025 has dealt a substantial blow to the prospects of legalizing online casino sites in the state,especially for Senator Joseph Addabbo's Senate Bill S8185. Similar to last year, Hochul did not include potential tax revenue from online casino expansion in her budget, significantly impacting the…
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New York Governor Fails To Include Online Casino In Budget

Just days after New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced iCasino legislation for the second year in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul effectively put the kibosh on it for 2024. In her annual budget, Hochul did not include any mention of online casino legalization or the potential $475 million in annual tax revenue Addabbo projects. By not including it…
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New York Governor Fails To Include Online Casino In Budget
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NY Online Casino Hopes Dim Without Hochul's Budget Inclusion

It was a rough start for Sen. Joseph Addabbo's 2024 push to legalize online casino sites in New York. As she did last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul did not include potential tax revenue from online casino expansion in her budget. The news is a blow to the prospects of S8185, Addabbo's recently filed attempt to legalize online casinos in the state.…
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NY Online Casino Hopes Dim Without Hochul's Budget Inclusion
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Sen.Addabbo Files Bill to Bring Online Lottery to New York

Since the January 2022 launch of the legal internet sports betting, the state of New York has grown into the largest online gambling market in the United States. The regulations prescribing the online casino servers to be located at land-based gambling facilities has additionally driven the proliferation of brick-and-mortar casino properties in the…
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Senator Addabbo files fresh online casino bill in New York

New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo has formally delivered a fresh online casino bill in an effort to rectify last year's failed attempt to legislate the vertical in the Empire State. The senator introduced SB 8185 yesterday, January 11, as he once again makes a push to bring igaming to one of the US' most populus states. Among the proposed terms…
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Senator Addabbo files fresh online casino bill in New York
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New York Lawmakers Will Once Again Consider Online Casinos

While New York tries to determine who will get downstate brick and mortar casino licenses, Sen. Joseph Addabbo will once again stump for online casinos in the state. Moreover, the bill will also seek to bring the online lottery to the Empire State as well. His latest bill, S8185, is similar to the 2023 version he put forward but there are a couple…
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New York Lawmakers Will Once Again Consider Online Casinos
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Sen. Addabbo Files 2024 Bill To Legalize iCasino In New York

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo delivered Thursday on his recent promise to introduce a new bill to legalize New York online casino gaming. Addabbo's bill, SB 8185, could bring legal iCasino to the fourth-most populated state in the U.S. "I truly think that 2024 should be the year for iGaming and iLottery in New York given the fiscal situation of the…
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Sen. Addabbo Files 2024 Bill To Legalize iCasino In New York
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Operator Coalition Makes Ad Pitch for NY Online Casino

By letting people play casino games online, we can decrease deficits and help our families and schools. Some of the biggest gaming operators in the US want lawmakers in New York to pass online casino legislation this year and have produced a commercial to get their point across. BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel - the four members that form…
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Operator Coalition Makes Ad Pitch for NY Online Casino
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New Jersey reintroduces bills on racetrack slots and advertising

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

For the second time in as many years, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo will introduce legislation to legalize New York online casino gaming. Addabbo told US Bets on Friday that he expects to file his new bill within the next two weeks. Earlier in the week in a procedural move, the New York Senate refiled last year's bill to legalize mobile casino apps as…
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New Jersey man was one number away from winning $535M from Powerball

A New Jersey man came within one digit of claiming the $535 million Powerball jackpot earlier this month, but the lottery player still walked away with $1 million before taxes. The player, identified as Joseph W., played Powerball using the Jackpocket app on December 13. The winning numbers for that drawing were 3, 8, 41, 56, 64, and the Powerball…
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New Jersey man was one number away from winning $535M from Powerball
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Indy Gaming: Despite losses, Mohegan Gaming not walking away from Vegas casino

The off-Strip casino saw a 42 percent revenue decline; operators blamed a lower hold on table game wagers. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and…
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Indy Gaming: Despite losses, Mohegan Gaming not walking away from Vegas casino
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Best New York Online Casinos

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

TRENTON, N.J. - A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet again when Democratic lawmakers said they did not have enough votes to advance it. They also said they would listen to alternatives proposed by the casino industry including enclosed smoking rooms in which no employee…
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NY Online Casino Legalization: Economic Prospects & Impact

Currently, sports betting is legal in New York State, leaving a significant gap in the digital gambling sector for online casinos. In this article based on CasinosCanada.reviews, we look at the possible legalization of online casinos in New York to give you a detailed view of how things are changing. New York online casinos are not yet regulated,…
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NY Online Casino Legalization: Economic Prospects & Impact
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Bragg Gaming Launches New Content Portfolio with BetMGM in New Jersey

Launch with Market-Leading Operator Extends North American New Content Rollout TORONTO - Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) ("Bragg" or "the Company"), today announced that it has launched its new content and Remote Game Server ("RGS") technology with BetMGM in New Jersey. Egyptian Magic from Bragg's Atomic Slot Lab studio is now…
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X Factor winner Myles Stephenson in ‘dark place’ after gambling loss

X Factor winner Myles Stephenson said he went to a "really dark place" after losing "hundreds of pounds" gambling. The singer, a member of R&B act Rak-Su, said he had problems between the ages of 18 and 21 and would visit betting shops at 07:00 on his way to work. The 32-year-old said the habit started small by playing with friends but then…
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NY Online Casino news update: Legalization efforts gain traction

There have been a number of bumps in the road toward the eventual goal of the legalization of NY Online Casinos, but the tides are turning, and 2024 looks like it could completely change the face of online gaming in the Big Apple. The New York gambling landscape in the state is about to undergo radical change. In spite of the odds, New York's…
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NY Online Casino news update: Legalization efforts gain traction
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Not Just Luck: How Experts Win at Bingo

At first glance, Bingo seems like a purely luck-based game. However, there are several strategies that advanced players often use to improve their chances of winning. Bingo is widely popular, and players can enjoy online bingo through many reputable sites. Players looking for the best bingo site should read bingo reviews beforehand, especially if…
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NFL-Themed Slot Machine Debuts at Gila River

CHANDLER, AZ - Gila River Resorts & Casinos has partnered with Aristocrat Gaming to unveil the first-ever NFL-themed slot machine, NFL Super Bowl Jackpots™. The game debuted on Sept. 7 at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass in time for football season. Guests can select from any of the 32 NFL clubs to spin for field goals or touchdowns…
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Casino Gambling and Its Potential for Programmers

In recent years, the fascinating world of casino gambling has expanded its horizons to include the minds and talents of programmers. As technology continues to evolve, so too does the industry, creating opportunities for programmers to leave their mark on an age-old form of entertainment. This article aims to delve into the potential that lies at…
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London man starts his day off with $118,449 Kentucky Lottery jackpot win

A London man was in disbelief after he won over $118000 playing the Kentucky Lottery's The Wild Life Clusters Jackpot Instant Play game. It was 5 a.m. on August 16 when Joseph Raley got out his phone and started to play online not expecting what was about to come. "I picked a game and was getting ready to click buy when I switched and wagered $5 on…
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London man starts his day off with $118,449 Kentucky Lottery jackpot win
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Kentucky man wins jackpot on first spin of Kentucky Lottery online game

Kentucky man wins jackpot on first spin of Kentucky Lottery online game A Kentucky man is celebrating after he won an online Kentucky Lottery instant play game.Lottery officials say Joseph Raley, of London, got on his phone at 5 a.m. and started to play The Wild Life Clusters Jackpot game, not expecting what came shortly after."I picked a game and…
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North Carolina considers new casinos as money flows across Virginia border

North Carolina lawmakers are considering a plan to allow up to four new casinos in rural areas of the state. They see a recently opened casino in Danville, Virginia - a few miles north of the state line - as an example of how gambling could help economically challenged communities. Caesars opened a temporary casino in Danville in May in a giant…
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Hackers Gain Control of Casino Card Shuffling Machine for Godlike Control Over Games

Researchers at the security firm IOActive say they've discovered that a card shuffling machine called the Deckmate, widely used by casinos and long thought to be impervious, is actually vulnerable to hacking, Wired reports - an exploit that could give a skilled cheater omniscient knowledge of every player's cards. The investigation was spurred by…
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Hackers Rig Casino Card-Shuffling Machines for ‘Full Control’ Cheating

year, a scandal blew up the world of high-stakes, livestreamed poker: In a hand at Las Vegas' Hustler Live Casino, which broadcast its games on YouTube, a relative novice holding nothing but a jack of clubs and a four of hearts successfully called the bluff of a veteran player. No one could possibly think that poor hand might be good enough to call…
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Hackers Rig Casino Card-Shuffling Machines for ‘Full Control’ Cheating
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Blackjack player sues Ameristar Casino, city of Black Hawk and others over alleged detainment for card counting

A blackjack player from Georgia allegedly found himself detained at Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk for the gambling practice of card counting, according to his lawsuit against the casino, the city and others. Faced with a long layover at Denver International Airport, plaintiff Joseph Shiraef decided to spend that time on Oct. 19, 2021, about an…
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Blackjack player sues Ameristar Casino, city of Black Hawk and others over alleged detainment for card counting
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Find Out What Online Casino Games Are Most Popular in Vietnam

Just like everywhere else, online casino games have gained popularity in Vietnam. That's because everyone can now have a good time at these casinos without leaving their homes, with the help of a cell phone or tablet. In this article, we will tell you about the most popular casino games in Vietnam. Let's get started right away. Blackjack The card…
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No winner in Monday's Powerball drawing. Jackpot...

The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing, the third largest in US history. No ticket for Monday's drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball 2. The jackpot was estimated at $900 million. Wednesday's jackpot would now be the third highest in the…
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Google Play Store officially allows NFT games, but not gambling ones

The Google Play store now allows video game publishers to sell nonfungible token (NFT) games in its store, according to a July 12 blog post from the store's group product manager, Joseph Mills. In the post, Mills states that Google Play is "pleased to share that we're updating our policy to open new ways to transact blockchain-based digital content…
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Competition Heats Up For Downstate New York Casino Licenses

A prominent New York real estate developer has joined the list of those seeking a license to operate a commercial casino in downstate New York. Larry Silverstein, chairman of Silverstein Properties, is seeking to build a casino in Manhattan about four blocks west of Times Square at 11th Avenue and 41st Street, according to the New York Times. The…
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Roundup: Ventura County man nabs jackpot at Chumash Casino, more news

Here's a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies: A Ventura County grandfather recently snagged a $556120 jackpot at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, the casino said Friday. The anonymous winner hit the prize on May 25 using a Bonus Times progressive machine in the casino's Higher Limits room. It was his…
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Gaming Commission asks feds to shut down illegal gambling

GAMBLERS IN MASSACHUSETTS have a full menu of wagering options to choose from these days: physical casinos, sports betting in person or online, and the state lottery, which some officials are itching to bring online as well. One thing not on the menu, Bay State regulators want to make clear, is illegal gambling. Members of the Massachusetts Gaming…
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Gov. Hochul recuses herself from Seneca casino compact talks

ALBANY - Gov. Kathy Hochul has recused herself from negotiating a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation, instead tapping two senior aides to hash out the agreement. Hochul is recusing herself from negotiating a renewal of the Seneca Nation compact because her husband, William Hochul, is senior vice president, general counsel and secretary at…
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Gov. Hochul recuses herself from Seneca casino compact talks
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Rhode Island Casino Opens Major Gaming Floor Expansion

Bally's Corporation announced that Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort officially opened 40000 square feet of new gaming space in an expansion of its casino floor. This expansion fulfilled a component of a new law enacted by the General Assembly and signed by Governor McKee in 2021. Bally's representatives were joined by Governor Daniel McKee,…
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Rhode Island Casino Opens Major Gaming Floor Expansion
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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…
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Bally's Twin River pushing to legalize online gambling in RI

PROVIDENCE - Legislation sought by the Bally's Corporation to allow "online casino gambling" - otherwise known as "igaming" - has been introduced in the Rhode Island legislature by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Rep. Gregory Costantino, whose House district encompasses the Bally's Twin River Casino in Lincoln. Bally's argument for the…
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Bally's Twin River pushing to legalize online gambling in RI
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Senate president backs bill to bring online casino gaming to Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Rep. Gregory Costantino will be introducing legislation Thursday to allow online casino gaming in Rhode Island. The bill, requested by Bally's Corporation, aims to increase state revenue and "better position" the casinos in the "competitive New England gaming market." "Our state…
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Senate president backs bill to bring online casino gaming to Rhode Island
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Betting can impact payback percentages of slot machine games

It's a mathematical fact that when you play a slot machine betting less than max coins per play for a particular game, you're not taking full advantage of the machine's programmed long-term payback percentage. Every slot machine game is governed by what is known as a PAR (Probability and Accounting Report) sheet. It is proprietary information…
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From Novice to Master: How to Excel at Online Bingo in the UK

Online bingo is incredibly popular in the UK and never grows old, as the industry constantly finds new ways to keep it fresh and entertaining. Our article features helpful tips for novice online bingo players and some strategies for mastering online bingo that you will want to take advantage of. Online bingo is a game of probability and chance,…
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‘We were both in shock’: Three Rivers man wins $345,835 Fast Cash jackpot

THREE RIVERS, Mich. - A St. Joseph County man was shocked after discovering he won a $345835 Diamond Wild Time Progressive Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The Michigan Lottery says 37-year-old Nathan Brown from Three Rivers bought his winning ticket at the Elks Lodge on West Michigan Avenue. "Me and my girlfriend were at Elks and…
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‘We were both in shock’: Three Rivers man wins $345,835 Fast Cash jackpot
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Bragg Gaming Content Live in Italy with Microgame

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 12, 2023-- Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG), today announced that its content is now live in Italy, Europe's second largest online gaming market, with the country's leading local operator Microgame. Bragg's expansion to Italy follows its launches in several key territories including North America, the UK,…
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Tropicana New Jersey Online Casino Launches

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) has relaunched its Tropicana online casino in New Jersey. TropicanaCasino.com is owned and operated by Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc, an online, mobile and social gaming company that was founded in 2009. It is a subsidiary of the Reno-based hotel and casino entertainment giant. One of a…
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Caesars Entertainment Reopens Tropicana Online Casino in New Jersey

Caesars Entertainment has relaunched Tropicana Online Casino for customers in the state of New Jersey. The casino will reopen once again after being shut down last year - something that happened shortly after the partnership with Bally's ended. On June 13, 2022, the Tropicana Online Casino application was officially terminated after all player…
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Caesars Entertainment Reopens Tropicana Online Casino in New Jersey
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Caesars Entertainment Relaunches Tropicana Online Casino in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 5, 2023-- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today announced the relaunch of Tropicana Online Casino in the state of New Jersey. The new iCasino app and online casino experience offers customers enhanced functionality with a catalog of industry-leading casino games and an improved integration…
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This Week in Gambling: New York online casino and poker games being proposed

Gaming News 15 March 2023 This week's gambling news from J. Todd is all about how online casino and poker games in New York could become a reality. Senator Joseph Addabbo, yes, the same politician who pushed forward the sports betting legislation, is back at it, as he's rolled out an Empire City online gambling bill that would regulate web-based…
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New York state sen. Joseph Addabbo introduces bill to legalize online casino games

New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced on Wednesday bill S4856, which seeks to legalize online casino gaming, including slots, table games, and live dealer games. The bill includes a 30.5% iGaming tax rate. Most states average 15% to 18% for their iGaming tax rates. Despite the bill's introduction, it faces an uphill battle for passage. Gov.…
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How do you convince Manhattanites a casino will be good for their neighborhood?

Casino companies are used to having a house advantage. But in the bidding process for three downstate casino licenses, it's the local communities that those companies are hoping to call home that just might have the edge. Roughly a dozen casino companies and real estate developers are mulling or planning on bidding for one of three casino licenses…
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How do you convince Manhattanites a casino will be good for their neighborhood?
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Rivers Casino Pittsburgh announces March promotions

Gaming News 2 March 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- If you're feeling lucky this March, head over to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh for the excitement of March Mania, Lenten dining specials, live music, and more. March Mania Place your bets and watch every game all in one place - the BetRivers Sportsbook. With the start of the biggest men's college basketball…
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Man arrested for attacking woman outside casino

WATERLOO - A Waterloo man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a woman outside the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo on Thursday. Waterloo police arrested Nersius Adonliel Artisani, 50, formerly known as Roger Joseph Hoffert Jr., on charges of willful injury causing serious injury. Bond was set at $25000. Police said the woman earlier threw a drink…
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Man arrested for attacking woman outside casino
Valdosta Daily Times

Bragg Gaming’s New Content Live with Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in New Jersey

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 27, 2023-- Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) ("Bragg" or "the Company"), today announced that it has launched its new content and Remote Game Server ("RGS") technology with Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in New Jersey. The launch expands the reach of Bragg's new proprietary content in the U.S. and further…
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Central Pa. man accused of shattering slot machine screen at casino

An Elizabethtown man has been charged with doing something we all have probably wanted to do while on a losing streak at the casino. State police accuse Joseph Zielinski, 60 of shattering a slot machine's screen at the York Hollywood Casino at 2899 Whiteford Road. Zielinski was playing slots at the casino when he slammed his fist into its screen,…
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Central Pa. man accused of shattering slot machine screen at casino
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New York Introduces Bill To Legalize iCasino

Despite no mention of iCasino in New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's preliminary budget, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a bill late Wednesday to legalize online casino games in New York state. Addabbo was hoping Hochul would include some mention of iCasino revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, but he has said it's possible to move the process along…
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New York Introduces Bill To Legalize iCasino
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Can New York Legalize Online Casinos In 2023?

This week, a long-awaited bill to legalize was introduced. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo sponsored the bill, which would create a robust online gambling industry in the state. The outlook is bleak in 2023, but the introduction of legislation is an important step forward in the typical multi-year process of legalizing online casinos. Under the bill, SB…
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Can New York Legalize Online Casinos In 2023?
The Providence Journal

Bally's wants to set up online gambling in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE - Bally's wants to grow its state-supported gambling business in Rhode Island to include online casino games like poker, blackjack and slot machines, the company announced Wednesday. The company, which owns Rhode Island's two physical casinos and was formerly known as Twin River, is asking lawmakers to add "I-gaming" to the gambling…
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Bally's wants to set up online gambling in Rhode Island
Basketball Insiders

Guide to Responsible Gambling in the USA 2023

Being able to practice responsible gambling is important and although many see gambling as a way to have fun with spare time and money, for others a casual hobby can quickly become an unmanageable problem. To be able to enjoy games of chance in a healthy way you need to know when to stop as if you find yourself placing "one more bet" after each…
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Guide to Responsible Gambling in the USA 2023
The Press Of Atlantic City

Gov. Murphy says casinos to pay 'fair share' as state appeals court rulings in 2 PILOT lawsuits

Gov. Phil Murphy said this month the state will make certain that the Atlantic City casinos "pay their fair share" in taxes - making the comment as his administration continues its court fight to uphold a 2021 law that cut the industry's local tax burden by millions. The changes to the casinos' payment-in-lieu-of-property tax system resulted in the…
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The Hour

Atlantic City casino smoking ban bill to get Feb. 13 hearing

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey lawmakers will soon discuss a proposed law that would ban smoking in Atlantic City's casinos, the first action in nearly three years on an emotional issue that is dividing casino patrons and sickening some workers. The state Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee will hold a hearing Feb. 13…
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Atlantic City casino smoking ban bill to get Feb. 13 hearing
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Saratoga Casino, partners seek NYC gambling license

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Casino Holdings, along with its partners, are prepping to meet the first deadline in a series with the New York Gaming Commission to win a license for a $3 billion casino on Coney Island. The Saratoga Casino Holdings along with its partners Thor Equities, the Chickasaw Nation and Legends Global Planning, want to build a…
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New York Senator Wants Casinos To Be Licensed In 2023

This year, a New York politician wants to legalize complete casinos near New York City. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, a Democrat from Queens, said that he doesn't wish the licensing procedure for three casinos in the metro region that are designed to resemble Las Vegas to "linger." Addabbo chairs the state Senate's Committee on Racing, Gaming, and…
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New York Senator Wants Casinos To Be Licensed In 2023
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Construction on new Durango Station resort moves along in southwest Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Construction is moving along on Durango Station - the newest Station Casinos resort coming to the southwest Las Vegas valley. The new sprawling resort will be located at 215 and Durango. While construction is currently underway with traffic congestion, getting to work surprisingly hasn't been too much of an issue for local…
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Construction on new Durango Station resort moves along in southwest Las Vegas
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New York Senator Wants Big Apple Casinos Licensed This Year

A New York lawmaker is pushing for full casinos to be licensed in the New York City area this year. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, told Gambling.com he doesn't want the licensing process for three Las Vegas-style casinos in the metropolitan area to "linger." Addabbo is chairman of the state Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. Any delay…
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New York Senator Wants Big Apple Casinos Licensed This Year
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MLCO, MGM, or LVS: Which Casino Stock Could be the Best Bet in 2023?

Stocks of casino operators with exposure to Macau, an administrative region in China and a major gambling destination, have rallied recently on hopes of strong recovery following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Moreover, Macau granted new licenses to six casino operators in late 2022 for a period of ten years. Additionally, certain analysts…
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MLCO, MGM, or LVS: Which Casino Stock Could be the Best Bet in 2023?
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Senator Addabbo Talks about New York’s Three Newly Planned Casinos

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board officially opened the process for three new full casino licenses. Several companies have already expressed interest in opening venues in prime locations, so competition is already heating up. Long-time gambling proponent Sen. Joseph Addabbo used the opportunity to discuss the process and share his…
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Senator Addabbo Talks about New York’s Three Newly Planned Casinos
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Sen. Joseph Addabbo talks about casinos coming to NYC

New York is officially accepting applications for three new casinos, which would include live table games and slot machines. The state's Gaming Facility Location Board voted earlier this week to open the process. The board will also review applications based on three main factors: job creation, how much revenue it can bring in and the impact it…
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Sen. Joseph Addabbo talks about casinos coming to NYC
The Coastland Times

North Carolina man scores Cash 5 jackpot with numbers inspired by son, ‘totally shocked’ by win

The North Carolina Education Lottery has reported a lucky Cash 5 jackpot win by a Wilson County man. Joseph Gardner Jr., of Wilson, uses inspiration from his son to pick his lucky numbers - and it paid off when a $1 Cash 5 ticket delivered a $120000 jackpot. "I've been playing a combination of my son's birthday and the sports jersey numbers he used…
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North Carolina man scores Cash 5 jackpot with numbers inspired by son, ‘totally shocked’ by win
New York Post

Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs bill to let criminals work in New York casinos

Gov. Kathy Hochul has a piece of legislation sitting on her desk that would allow casino operators to hire a diverse range of convicted felons - from drug peddlers to killers. The measure was sent on Tuesday to the governor for her signature or veto after passing the state Senate and Assembly by big bipartisan margins in June. Current law bars…
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Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs bill to let criminals work in New York casinos
Fox 8

North Carolina man wins $120,000 lottery jackpot with numbers inspired by son

WILSON, N.C. (WGHP) - Joseph Gardner Jr., of Wilson, who uses inspiration from his son to pick his numbers, won a $120000 jackpot after buying a $1 ticket, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I've been playing a combination of my son's birthday and the sports jersey numbers he used to wear," Gardner said. Gardner, 60, matched all…
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North Carolina man wins $120,000 lottery jackpot with numbers inspired by son
The Johnston County Report

Wilson County Man Uses Lucky Numbers To Win $120,000 Jackpot

WILSON - Joseph Gardner Jr. of Wilson uses inspiration from his son to pick his lucky numbers, and it paid off when a $1 Cash 5 ticket delivered a $120000 jackpot. "I've been playing a combination of my son's birthday and the sports jersey numbers he used to wear," Gardner said. Gardner, 60, matched all five white balls in the Dec. 6 Cash 5 drawing…
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Wilson County Man Uses Lucky Numbers To Win $120,000 Jackpot
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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…
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