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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…

The American Gaming Association recently published data showing the first quarter of 2023 produced the highest gaming revenue of any quarter in industry history. It wasn't a surprise. After all, Nevada results have been stellar for around two years and most of the publicly traded casino companies have said their results in jurisdictions outside…

The American Gaming Association recently published data showing the first quarter of 2023 produced the highest gaming revenue of any quarter in industry history. It wasn't a surprise. After all, Nevada results have been stellar for around two years and most of the publicly traded casino companies have said their results in jurisdictions outside…

Nevada has joined six other states in pushing the federal government to crack down on illegal offshore internet gambling casinos. Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick sent a letter last week to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging a larger push to combat illegal gambling. Kendrick's April 28 letter also was signed by leaders…

JAVIER LARRAONDO // Shutterstock Poker chips and cards surrounding a computer keyboard. The introduction of the internet marked a significant turning point for iconic casino games-slot machines, poker, blackjack-and their transition to online gaming. The adoption of the online gambling industry allowed for popular forms of gambling to be played…

The term "family entertainment," particularly as it relates to Indian casinos, covers a broad spectrum of facilities ranging from a small arcade with several video games to full-scale family entertainment centers - and pretty much any and everything in between. They can be intended to accommodate families, providing some basic non-gaming…

Online casino and poker legalization efforts have. The legislative path blazed by daily fantasy sports and widened by sports betting has been closed to casinos and poker. Instead of trying to jam a square peg into a round hole, there might be an alternative way to legalize these other forms of online gambling in various states: A voter…

It's the ultimate "consumer discretionary" stock: the gambling company with the locations where consumers show up with money to blow. These firms may lack the elegant charm of a JP Morgan or a BancAmerica, but as alternative financial institutions, these shares are finding buyers who don't care. You don't need a Martin Scorsese movie to know how…

Image Source: Shutterstock.com An ambitious plan presented to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) by The Cordish Companies on Monday seeks to redevelop the Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City and build a Live! casino resort. Central to the $250+ million redevelopment plan is the construction of an entirely new land-based casino and…

The new casino is set to open in 2025. BOSSIER CITY, La. - The Cordish Companies on Monday presented master project plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for the redevelopment of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish intends to transform the property into a world-class Live! casino resort and entertainment…

The Cordish Companies presented Monday master project plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for the redevelopment of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish intends to transform the property, which has been closed since March 2020, into a Live! casino resort and entertainment destination, including the construction of a…

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - The Cordish Companies presented master project plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Monday for the redevelopment of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish intends to transform the property into a world-class Live! casino resort and entertainment destination. Centrally, this includes the…

BOSSIER CITY, La. -- The new owners of the former Diamond Jack casino property in Bossier City presented their master plans Monday to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Cordish Companies, of Baltimore, said in a subsequent news release it intends to transform the property into a "world-class Live! casino resort and entertainment destination,"…

The Cordish Companies today presented master project plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for the redevelopment of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish intends to transform the property into a world-class Live! casino resort and entertainment destination. Centrally, this includes the construction of an entirely new,…

When the land-based version of Hollywood Casino opens in the fall, the downtown property will have a new name. The casino will be called The Queen Baton Rouge after the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Monday unanimously approved a request from parent company, The Queen Casino & Entertainment, to change the name of the property. Terry Downey,…

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - On Monday, April 17, Cordish Companies presented its plans to redevelop DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish says it plans to renovate the property and build an all-new, first-class, land-based Live! casino. Cordish also plans to remove the current riverboat casino at the property. Live! Casino & Hotel…

In 2022, more than 2.4 million Texans gambled at a casino, indicating that many residents are going out of state to play blackjack, craps and more. Texas has three tribal properties offering limited games, such as, according to the Texas Tribune. Though Texas does not have Las Vegas-style full commercial casinos, each state that borders Texas has…

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 11, 2023-- ODDSworks, Inc., a North American leader in Remote Gaming Server technology and interactive content, announced today that it has partnered with Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) ("RSI"), a U.S.-based gaming company, to deploy its BETguard™ Remote Gaming Server (RGS) platform and proprietary and third-party…

BetMGM Online Casino PA is one of the most reliable options for players in the Keystone State, available in a mobile app form. Providing one of the most profitable sign-up bonuses in the industry, BetMGM is a great place for Pennsylvania users to get started. New players who register for an account with BetMGM Online Casino PA will unlock a $25…

The company controlled by Golden Nugget casino owner Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Hard Rock Lake Tahoe from Las Vegas-based Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price. According to a statement released Friday, privately held Fertitta Entertainment, which is based in Houston, will transform the hotel-casino into a Golden Nugget-branded casino. The…

San Antonians who love rolling the dice and having a bit of gambling fun make the most out of road trips to WinStar in Oklahoma and Coushatta in Louisiana. While these out-of-state casino resorts are no doubt a memorable experience, there is a more convenient spot for Central Texas residents to visit when they want to hit the machines and,…

When it comes to planning a weekend getaway, there are a plethora of options to choose from, but few provide the excitement and entertainment of casino cities. Whether you're a high-stakes gambler or a casual player, these cities offer endless entertainment, dining, and nightlife options that are sure to keep you entertained for days. In this…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry,…

Casino developer and operator Full House Resorts has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022. For Q4, the company posted revenue of $36.1 million, a decrease from $43.3 million in the prior-year period; and as for the full year, revenues were down by almost $17 million to $163.3 million. Management noted that the…

Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry, accounting for more than 80% of its…

A top executive for casino operator Tilman Fertitta said Wednesday no decision has been made on the future development of six acres on the Strip that the Texas billionaire acquired last year in anticipation of developing a hotel-casino. "It's very expensive to build right in an inflationary environment," Steven Scheinthal, a vice president with…

Gambling has been taking place since ancient times, with the ancient Romans, Greeks and Chinese among those to partake in games of chance and wagering. Casinos were a later arrival, with the first official and legal gaming house opening in Venice in the 1600s. Our list of the ten oldest casinos which are still active today is mainly Euro-centric,…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry, accounting…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - When people talk about laying it all on the line when gambling in Las Vegas, one man set the bar high, once known only as the "Suitcase Man." The Suitcase Man's story is a tragic tale of risky gambling success and ultimate failure. It's a story revived in 2023 as Caesars Entertainment reintroduces Las Vegas to…

Betfred at Mohegan Sun Sportsbook made its debut and welcomed bettors with the help of UNLV Rebels and Cincinnati Bengals star Elbert "Ickey" Woods. The brand-new sportsbook is located at Mohegan Casino inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. Betfred at Mohegan Sun Sportsbook is operated by Mohegan Casino Las…

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 receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Boyd Gaming had a simple message to real…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos are off to their best two-month start ever, the latest indication the industry is recovering in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade association, show that revenue from in-person casino…

For the second time this year and the fourth time in about four years, the Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion, with the pot estimated at $1.1 billion for Tuesday night's drawing. The odds of matching all six numbers - the regular five numbers plus the Mega Ball - are pretty terrible. In fact, you're more likely to get struck by…

The Belle of Baton Rouge is set to become the second local riverboat casino to move onto land after the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on Thursday unanimously approved the Belle's $35 million plan to relocate its gambling operations. The Belle will move the 16500-square-foot gambling floor into the casino atrium, operating 316 slot machines, 14…

Texas has some of the strictest laws against gambling in the United States, but that could all change. Senate Joint Resolution 17 will be considered by the legislation soon, and it aims to establish the infrastructure necessary to create the Texas Gaming Commission which would regulate casinos and sports betting in the state. As part of the…

Soon, visitors to Harrah's New Orleans casino will be able to sample dishes from three high-profile chefs, including one local star, in quick-serve, walk-right-up style. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay, baker and "Cake Boss" star Buddy Valastro and New Orleans chef Nina Compton will each open their own distinct concepts in a new food hall in the…

Soon, visitors to Harrah's New Orleans casino will be able to sample dishes from three high-profile chefs, including one local star, in quick-serve, walk-right-up style. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay, baker and "Cake Boss" star Buddy Valastro and New Orleans chef Nina Compton will each open their own distinct concepts in a new food hall in the…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - In the U.S., two gambling capitals come to mind, Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Most people are comfortable with sequestering the vice of gambling to locations away from their homes, but there are those who feel that the money that gambling brings is worth embracing it. Rep. John Mizuno has announced that he will be introducing his…

A little more than a year after St. Tammany Parish voters shot down a $325 million casino proposal, Slidell officials are waging a lower-profile fight against a form of gambling that has never appeared on a parish ballot: historical horse racing machines. The state Legislature adopted a bill in 2021 that allows up to 50 of the machines at off-track…

Litecoin casinos are the latest attraction among gamblers at the moment. They come with all the luxury of playing at physical casinos without the stress of being in person. Furthermore, when we talk of casinos, the south has always been the focal point for these gambling activities. They have been able to keep up with the hustle and bustle of…

Blackout Bingo, part of the Skillz games platform, is a mobile app for Android and iOS users, available in the Google Play store and in the App Store. Developed by Big Run Studios, the game combines luck and skill in a digital twist to the classic Bingo casino game. Easy to play, with a fun interface and cute graphics, Blackout Bingo makes it easy…

A two-year-old project to expand and rebrand Harrah's New Orleans at the foot of Canal Street into a Caesars casino-hotel complex enters a new and more visible phase in early January, when renovations begin to the exterior of the building and to nearly one-fourth of the gaming hall space inside. The latest phase of the project, slated to be…

The Belle of Baton Rouge is back open after closing for several days last week to put in a new casino management system and a new player benefits program. The casino was shut down from Sunday to Wednesday in order for the changes to take place. Officials with The Queen Casino & Entertainment, the parent company of the Belle, announced the changes…

Nevada prides itself in having the most experienced gaming operators and regulators in the world. But there are at least two categories the state not only doesn't lead, but doesn't participate in. Internet gambling, or iGaming, is barely on Nevada's radar, even though six states already have legalized and launched it while a handful of others are…

PROVIDENCE - Vanessa Baker, a gaming supervisor at Bally's Tiverton Casino, sees only two options as she fights to ban smoking at Rhode Island's casinos. "I am going to get fired or die because it's killing me," she said. Baker, 57, of Portsmouth, takes 10 medications, uses two inhalers, and now needs a nebulizer. She attributes her respiratory…

New Orleans gambling halls had a 30.8% hike in revenue in February compared to the year before, as all of the local gaming properties saw their business increase by double-digit percentages. The three riverboats, Harrah's land-based casino and slots at the Fair Grounds s brought in $47.2 million in February, according to figures released last week…

Nevada prides itself in having the most experienced gaming operators and regulators in the world. But there are at least two categories the state not only doesn't lead, but doesn't participate in. Internet gambling, or iGaming, is barely on Nevada's radar, even though six states already have legalized and launched it while a handful of others are…

In its strategic plan for the next five years, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery says it will be necessary for the Arkansas General Assembly to strongly consider authorizing the lottery to launch an iLottery digital platform to sell tickets to remain competitive and current with consumer demand. Of the 46 lotteries currently operating in the United…

Louisiana's Gaming Commission has approved the sale of the shuttered Bossier City Diamond Jacks Casino to Mississippi-based firm Foundation Gaming. The deal was greenlighted Thursday, thus setting the stage for a nearly $200 million renovation and reopening that the owners claim will bring the abandoned property back to life. "This is a day we've…

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…

A Mississippi company is buying the shuttered Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City, with plans for a $200 million renovation and reopening. The Louisiana Gaming Commission on Thursday approved the sale of the casino to Foundation Gaming. Foundation says it plans to build the first land-based casino in northwest Louisiana-all the others are on…

DALLAS - In recent years, Mark Cuban's vision for a new arena has included a 20-story Madison Square Garden-like structure with window views of Dallas and fans arriving in autonomous cars. Now his plans are substantially larger in scope, grandeur and - he believes - economic windfall for Dallas and Texas. And himself, naturally. "My goal, and we'd…

A Mississippi casino entertainment company is buying a shuttered casino in Louisiana which it intends to give a $200m facelift and open in 2024. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A Robinsonville, Mississippi casino entertainment company is expanding south into Louisiana after getting the green light to buy a dormant casino which it intends to give a $200m…

Caesars Entertainment will officially rebrand Bally's Las Vegas into the Horseshoe Las Vegas on Thursday, after first announcing plans for the name change in January. The move will mark Horseshoe's return decades after the brand left downtown Las Vegas. The Strip hotel-casino will be Caesars' 10th Horseshoe-branded property, following the company's…

In a city long known for bigger-than-life figures such as mobster Bugsy Siegel, reclusive tycoon Howard Hughes and casino mogul Steve Wynn, Tilman Fertitta is the newest big player on the Las Vegas Strip. The billionaire Texas businessman and owner of Fertitta Entertainment, which owns more than 600 restaurants, hotels, casinos and other…

Mattress Mack placed a $1m cash bet on the Houston Cougars to win the men's NCAA basketball championship during the grand opening of the Horseshoe Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Successful businessman and high-stakes sports bettor Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale placed a $1m bet at the opening of the newly renovated…

Westlake, LA (KPLC) - All bets are on as the newest casino opens its door in Southwest Louisiana, Horseshoe Lake Charles. Kicking off betting in the new building was Mattress Mack placing the first bet at Caesar's Sportsbook. He bet one million dollars on the Houston Cougars (+800) to win the men's basketball NCAA Championship. Thousands ready to…

A panel of gaming industry experts on Sunday discussed the challenges of targeting illegal operators nationwide, after the American Gaming Association's leader appealed for a crackdown. AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said several days earlier that illegal gaming operations have become the biggest - and costliest - challenge to legal gaming in…

RCI Hospitality Holdings, the most prominent operator in the entertainment and casino industries, has disclosed its intentions to join the regulated gambling market in Colorado. The corporation has big ambitions for the new property, which include putting in a Rick's Cabaret Steakhouse and a casino. RCI's subsidiaries have applied for a license to…

If you were to make a general search to check if online casinos are legal in the United States, the answer would be yes. However, it is not as straight forward as it seems and each state in the US is responsible for their own gambling laws. That means, while you will find states in the US that offer legal online casino gaming, there are plenty that…

Texas-based RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc., owner of various strip clubs, nightclubs, sports bars and restaurants, publicly announced on Wednesday, December 7, that it has completed the purchase of a building at 130 Main Street in Central City, Colorado, aka "the four-story, 30.000 square-foot building in the heart of the downtown gaming district in…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos won $53 billion in 2021, their best year ever according to figures released Tuesday. The American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, released year-end figures showing that in-person gambling continues to be the main source of revenue for the gambling industry,…

TORONTO - Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) ('Bragg' or'the Company'), today announced that it has launched its new content and technology with Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) ('RSI') in New Jersey, further expanding the Company's reach in the U.S. RSI is one of the leading iGaming operators in the U.S. , Canada and Latin…

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 1, 2022-- Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) ("Bragg" or "the Company"), today announced that it has launched its new content and technology with Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) ("RSI") in New Jersey, further expanding the Company's reach in the U.S. RSI is one of the leading iGaming operators in the…

Thousands of miles east of Las Vegas, big-name developers are clamoring for a rare casino license in one of the most densely-populated cities in the country. A long-in-the-works set of licenses, which will cost at least $500 million each, are up for grabs in New York state, which has led to a rush of bids from companies including Manhattan's…

The following has been provided by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Paragon Casino Resort: The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Paragon Casino Resort are encouraging Marksville neighbors to check their eligibility to qualify for a free LTE tablet and internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program. Members of the community…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - America's commercial casinos are off to their best two-month start ever, the latest indication the industry is recovering in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade association, show that revenue from in-person casino games,…

Las Vegas has a lot of legends. It's hard to imagine that Wayne Newton or Carrot Top would reach iconic superstar status anywhere else. The city also boasts lots of legendary names, like Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack, and less-savory characters like Bugsy Siegel. Sin City also has its share of icons that aren't people. Some of those come and go, like…

As BroadwayWorld, commercial developer, SL Green Realty Corporation and gambling corporation Caesars Entertainment joined a bidding war to obtain a casino license to bring a new gaming and gambling location to Times Square. The Broadway League sent a letter to its members expanding upon their strong opposition to a casino being opened in Times…

A new direct partnership with Rush Street Interactive powers High 5 Games with immense growth opportunities with the online casino gaming market leader. High 5 Games today announced a direct partnership with Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) ("RSI"), a market-leading U.S.-based online gaming company, and that its casino games are now live on…

Las Vegas is undoubtedly the world's biggest gambling hub, welcoming around 42 million gamblers every year. The Vegas gambling economy is equally massive, with the casinos in the Sin City collectively raking in more than a whopping $11 billion in 2018 alone. Considering this, it's only natural for the rest of the gambling community to look up to…

Even before Gov. Greg Abbott declared in October that he's willing to consider expanded gaming options in Texas, that industry was trying to improve its odds in the state by doling out massive campaign donations and building an army of lobbyists in preparation for the legislative session that begins in January. More than 300 lobbyists are now…

The day after furniture tycoon Mattress Mack came from Texas to the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi to place a $500000 bet, a woman from New York hit one of the largest jackpots in awhile on the Coast. The Beau Rivage announced that Linda, no last name provided, was playing the Blackjack Match progressive game Wednesday when she hit the…

A New York woman was not going to be outdone by Texas furniture tycoon Mattress Mack, who traveled to the Beau Rivage casino on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to place a $500000 bet. One day after Mack's spotlight-grabbing bet, Lynda (no last name provided) walked out of the same casino with more than $200000, according to the Biloxi Sun-Herald. Lynda…

For a cool blast from the past, head to Bally's to take a photo in front of a glass-encased display of 100 ten-thousand-­dollar bills. The display that was located at Binion's Horseshoe for decades has been brought back as part of Bally's transformation to Horseshoe Las Vegas. Located near the elevators at the entrance to Jack Binion's Steak…

Online casinos in the USA follow the legal paths to acquire a license and comply with the legal aspects of gambling. Therefore, if we go through the legal aspects according to which the online casinos in the USA operate, these include: The casinos only accept players who are at the legal are at the legal age of gambling, and it varies from state to…

According to figures released last week by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, winnings at Louisiana's state-regulated casinos were down 1.6% in March compared to the year before. The 13 riverboat casinos, four racinos, and Harrah's land-based casino brought in $221.5 million during the month, compared to $225.1 million in March 2021. The drop in…

Workers have begun clearing a site on the resort-lined Las Vegas Strip where Houston's Tilman Fertitta has been OK'd to build a 43-story hotel-casino. A tattoo parlor and decades-old motel are among other buildings being demolished at a 6-acre site on the Strip near Harmon Avenue, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. After the site is…

All week long, the good residents of Altadena, California, have been eyeing neighbors, counting co-workers who call in sick, and ringing up ex-spouses to size up who may have the single winning $2.04 billion Powerball ticket sold at a Mobil gas station in this Los Angeles suburb. Everybody is waiting for the country's newest billionaire to come…

In 2022, It's probably fair to say that content creator Brian Christopher (AKA "BCSlots") is the biggest name in the slots streaming industry. Christopher has turned his passion for streaming online slots and casino games from land-based U.S casinos into an international brand with over a million subscribers across his slots-focused social-media…

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 receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg wanted…

Full House Resorts has announced its results for the third quarter of the year. For the three months ended September 30, the company delivered revenue of $41.4 million, down 12% from $47.2 million in the same period last year; and a net loss of $3.6 million amid heightened development costs, against net income of $4.6 million in 2021. The company…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos are off to their best two-month start ever, the latest indication the industry is recovering in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade association, show that revenue from in-person casino…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos are off to their best two-month start ever, the latest indication the industry is recovering in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade association, show that revenue from in-person casino…

The Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will start work as the Arkansas Racing Commission's provider of educational and treatment services for Arkansans with gambling disorders next week, nearly four years after voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring the commission to provide at least $200000 a year for gambling disorder and treatment…

Here are the Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022: 15 - 18 - 25 - 33 - 38 and Megaball 25 Megaplier was 2x The lottery jackpot was an estimated $380 million with a cash option of $198.2 million, according to the Mega Millions website. There was no winner so the jackpot will climb to $410 million with a cash option of $213.8…

Jim McIngvale, the 71-year-old Houston furniture store owner and multi-million-dollar sports bettor known as Mattress Mack, says and casinos will not be legalized in Texas anytime soon. "There won't be legal sports betting or gambling in Texas in my lifetime," he told Gambling.com on Wednesday. Opposition from religious groups is a factor in…

Since closing for more than two years due to the pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles will officially reopen as Horseshoe Lake Charles on Dec. 12, 2022. The doors to Horseshoe Lake Charles will open for the first time at noon that day, pending final Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval. The all-new…

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - The former Isle of Capri is reopening as Horseshoe Lake Charles on Dec. 12, officials with Caesars Entertainment announced Wednesday. The all-new 60000-square-foot land-based casino will have 1000 slot machines and table games, an official WSOP Poker Room, a Caesars Sportsbook and 253 hotel rooms. The casino has not been…

Texas Governor Abbott is open to expanding gambling in the state if he manages to win re-election. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Texas Governor Greg Abbott appears to have opened the door to an expansion of casino gambling in the state. That is, if he wins his re-election battle on November 8. While Abbott emphasized that he does not want widespread…

Gov. Greg Abbott is opening the door a crack to expanded casino gambling in Texas if he wins re-election. While far from an all-out promise to turn Texas into Las Vegas, the Republican is now saying that while he doesn't want a proliferation of gambling in Texas, he's willing to listen to the gaming industry's proposals. "We don't want slot…

It has been a little more than three years ever since the United States Supreme Court ruled on a pivotal decision to eliminate the federal ban on sports gambling. Essentially, ever since that fateful ruling, citizens of the United States have been at the mercy of their respective state governments with regards to gambling legislation. Before then,…

The New Orleans gambling market posted a 3.8% hike in revenue in March compared to the year before, as every one of the area's gaming properties brought in more money than the year before. The three riverboats, Harrah's and the slots at the Fair Grounds brought in $53.5 million in March, according to figures released last week by the Louisiana…

Choctaw Casinos and Resorts is taking the casino experience virtual with a new mobile app that lets users play their favorite games for prizes. Choctaw Slots contains over 100 free-to-play games, including slots, blackjack, bingo and video poker. The app is available on iTunes, Google Play, Facebook and on choctawslots.com. While casino gambling is…

New Orleans' gambling halls had a 19.1% hike in revenue in January compared to the year before, with every one of the area's properties posting a year-to-year increase in business. The three riverboats, Harrah's land-based casino and the slot machines at the Fair Grounds brought in $43.9 million in January, according to figures released last week…

Sometimes one question begets numerous follow-ups. Let's start with the name of this page: What is the legal betting age in America? That depends. What type of gambling would you like to do? Are you playing online or in person? Where do you live? The legal gambling age can vary by state and format, making for a broad swathe of minimum-age…

The online casino market is an extremely exciting place at the moment. The technology behind the online gaming industry has shaken up the casino world. This means that there are the most exciting opportunities to play on casino websites. With a stable internet connection, you do not need to leave your home or hotel room to be able to play at new…

Eight people were banned from Pennsylvania casinos on Wednesday after authorities said they left children unattended in vehicles while they went inside. The bans, one of which stemmed from a poor parenting incident at Wind Creek Bethlehem, sadly are just the latest. This is a big problem, and there's no excuse for it. Since the beginning of last…