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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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You’re Not Alone: The madness of being addicted to gambling

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - March Madness is underway, and according to the American Gaming Association, $2.7 billion will be bet this year on both the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments. For the next two weeks, bars and restaurants will be packed with college basketball fans who have an appetite for watching and wagering. Since 2021, online…
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NCAA Tournament 2024: March Madness means big business for online gambling

Thursday, March 21, 2024 11:53PM March Madness means big business for online gambling PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- As March Madness tipped off Thursday, millions of people placed a wager on the games for the first time. The American Gaming Association estimates 68 million Americans will wager $15.5 billion on the games this year. Three-quarters of those…
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Indy Gaming: Bally’s may go private to deal with debt. Will it affect Vegas stadium?

The chairman of Bally's Corp. wants to take the casino company private. What could this mean for the A's stadium given its involvement? Also, a Laughlin casino is facing a $500000 fine from gaming regulators after members of its security team roughed up an employee and customer. Meanwhile, wagering in March Madness could top $2.7 billion…
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State offers resources to prevent problem gambling amid March Madness

March Madness is here and the NCAA college basketball brackets are set. It's estimated that more than $3 billion will be bet over the next couple weeks. Advocates are sounding the alarm about problem gambling online, and they're calling for more government funding to help those affected. "It's easier to gamble....I needed gas money, I needed hours…
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State offers resources to prevent problem gambling amid March Madness
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Circa sportsbook opens at Silverton Casino in southwest Las Vegas

Circa Sports opens its seventh Nevada sportsbook outlet Monday at Silverton Casino Lodge, a doorway to the rapidly growing southwest Las Vegas market. Circa CEO Derek Stevens, Silverton President Rob Kunkle and Circa associates Mike Palm, vice president of operations of Circa Resort & Casino and Jeff Benson, director of operation of Circa Sports…
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How to catch the warning signs of problem gambling

This year's Super Bowl broke sports betting records with the American Gaming Commission estimating people bet more than $23 billion on the big game. With March Madness right around the corner, billions more are expected to be wagered. March also happens to be Problem Gambling Awareness Month, serving as an important reminder to know the warning…
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What States Is BetMGM Casino Legal In?

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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…
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West Virginia Lottery and casinos generate more than $1 billion annually to support many programs locals rely on
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Casinos win record $1.43 billion in December as momentum on Las Vegas Strip builds

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip won more than $900 million from gamblers in December, pushing Nevada to a record $1.43 billion in winnings, according to the Gaming Control Board. Fresh off a big month in November during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Strip continued to sizzle as the Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened on Dec.…
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Top 5 Best Basketball Slots in Online Casinos

Looking at sports popularity, basketball ranks number two in the US. The NBA organizes different competitions throughout the year. The NBA finals and March Madness make the sport very popular. During this season, many fans place bets for their teams at a basketball slot machine online. The slots help fans replace the vacuum left when they miss the…
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Is Your Kid Gambling Online? Poll Shows Most Parents Wouldn't Know

MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) - Think your kid is safe from exposure to gambling? Don't bet on it. "Teens and young adults may have a difficult time going into a casino unnoticed but they have easy access to a variety of betting and gambling options," said Sarah Clark, co-director of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on…
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As online gambling expands, so do concerns about addictions

Connecting state and local government leaders | Delaware became the 28th state last week to offer online sports betting. North Carolina is not far behind-it hopes to launch its mobile sports betting operations in time for March Madness. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a near total prohibition on sports betting in 2018, it is live and legal…
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As online gambling expands, so do concerns about addictions
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Gaming win numbers set new records in Clark County, downtown Las Vegas

Record-breaking gaming revenue performances in Clark County and downtown Las Vegas and the highest monthly revenue totals ever recorded statewide from slot machines paced gaming win in March, the Nevada Gaming Control Board said Thursday. The 220 casinos in Clark County won $1.178 billion from players, 31.7 percent over March 2021, while downtown…
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Gaming win numbers set new records in Clark County, downtown Las Vegas
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Station Casinos opens doors on Durango Resort, its next generation of luxury

The pool area is seen at the new Durango Resort during a preview of the property Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. The newest Station Casinos resort opens today, Dec. 5, 2023, at the 215 Beltway and Durango Drive. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 | 6 a.m. Patrons who step into the new Durango Resort for the initial time should notice something distinct: It's…
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Station Casinos opens doors on Durango Resort, its next generation of luxury
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The Biggest Ever Slot Machine Jackpot Wins: A Top Three Guide

Let's be honest: the probability, for most of us, of spinning our way to a multi-million-pound jackpot is slim. But… it does happen. Sometimes, it happens with bells on; big, jackpot-filled, church tower-sized clangers of joy. Let's start online with, according to Guinness World Records, the'largest jackpot payout in an online slot machine game'.…
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NC needs a gaming commission independent from the Education Lottery

As the North Carolina legislature looks to expand the availability of regulated gaming options - which could include new casinos, video lottery terminals, and digital versions of casino-style games - they must first ensure that NC's gaming regulator is fit for purpose and truly independent. There are many compelling reasons why North Carolina is…
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Off-Strip casino Ellis Island finds itself in the middle of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

A sign advertises Ellis Islands Formula 1 Turn 4 grandstand tickets Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 | 2 a.m. Christina Ellis has welcomed plenty of eager patrons through the years to Ellis Island. Long before Ellis became the property's vice president of development, she was a middle school student working the hostess stand at the…
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Off-Strip casino Ellis Island finds itself in the middle of the Las Vegas Grand Prix
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Detailed Guide to Gambling Taxes in Pennsylvania in 2023

Gambling taxes are the unfortunate repercussion of scoring a payout. Whether playing online casino games, betting on sports, or participating in the lottery, you'll need to pay State and possibly federal governments some money. The good news is that Pennsylvania has one of the lowest tax rates in the country. Moreover, you only need to pay federal…
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Las Vegas, less than 5 hours from Baltimore, isn’t all gambling

The desert breeze blew past my shoulders as I basked in the glow of massive antique signs. The Neon Museum isn't far from Las Vegas' historic Fremont Street yet feels a world away, offering charmingly kitsch eye candy and historical appreciation minus the chaos and crowds. Among other tidbits I learned during my guided tour of the museum was that…
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Las Vegas, less than 5 hours from Baltimore, isn’t all gambling
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Online gambling brought in nearly $196 million in Michigan in April

Online casinos and sports betting operators in Michigan reported a combined $195.7 million in revenue in April, down 9.6% from the previous month. For the month, online casinos generated $159.4 million in revenue while online sports betting brought in $36.3 million, according to numbers released Tuesday by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The…
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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…
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Madness: Pa. gambling revenue hit new record in March

The month of March tends to yield higher gambling revenue for Pennsylvania and last month was no exception. In fact, it broke records. Money generated from gambling during March was about $515.3 million, an increase of 11.35% compared to the previous year, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Of course, March Madness played a role.…
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Madness: Pa. gambling revenue hit new record in March
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Gaming revenue exceeds a half-billion dollars for the first time

March was a bad month for bettors but a great month for gaming in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported this week that all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests, generated $515 million in revenue in March, an increase of 11% from a year before and the first time Pennsylvania crossed the half-billion dollar line…
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Online Gambling and Sports Betting Boost New Jersey Casino Revenue in March

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement indicate that the industry generated $487 million in revenue, a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. The rise in revenue was attributed to strong performance in online gambling and sports betting. However, the casinos continue to struggle…
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NJ Gambling Revenue Up While Casinos Struggle With Post-Pandemic Attendance

New Jersey's casinos, horse tracks that take sports bets and the online partners of both types of gambling won over $487 million in March, an increase of 15% from a year earlier. But figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that the casinos continue to struggle with their core business, money won from in-person…
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NJ Gambling Revenue Up While Casinos Struggle With Post-Pandemic Attendance
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Two Las Vegas Strip Casinos Make Major Gambler-Friendly Changes

An iconic name has been brought to the Las Vegas Strip while another will soon disappear. Nothing ever stops moving on the Las Vegas Strip. It may happen slowly, but the iconic 4.2 mile road has long been a source of constant change. Casinos rise only to eventually be replaced and even the biggest names sometimes change. Sometimes the changes are…
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Two Las Vegas Strip Casinos Make Major Gambler-Friendly Changes
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Las Vegas is no longer a ‘value destination.’ But visitors keep coming

I always get a chuckle out of hearing longtime Las Vegas residents yearning for the days when the mob ran the city's casinos instead of corporations. Sure, it's disappointing to see the long list of perks that bring customers to resorts continually eroding. But at least you don't have to worry about being buried in a hole in the desert. Several…
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Las Vegas is no longer a ‘value destination.’ But visitors keep coming
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One state is betting on technology to address problem gambling

Something tells me there were a lot of broken brackets and lost bets this March Madness season. The American Gaming Association says the NCAA tournament has become the most wagered-on sporting event, with about a quarter of U.S. adults putting money on games this year. Sports gambling has exploded since a 2018 Supreme Court decision removed blanket…
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One state is betting on technology to address problem gambling
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Mattress Mack, Doyle Brunson, Jack Binion Speak at Horseshoe Las Vegas Grand Opening

Friday wasn't a good night gambling-wise for Texas billionaire Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, but he put that aside to help officially introduce the all-new Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Bally's), the site of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Mattress Mack, who owns the Gallery Furniture retail chain, sat next to poker legend Doyle Brunson and Jack…
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Mattress Mack, Doyle Brunson, Jack Binion Speak at Horseshoe Las Vegas Grand Opening
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March Madness Elite 8 Online Gambling Sites

Fancy trying your luck with an Elite Eight bet on March Madness? Then we have all you need to know. We'll show you where to find the best Elite Eight odds and markets and which sites have the greatest offers for sports bettors. Did you know you can also access a range of totally free Elite Eight bets too? Read on for details of our recommended…
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Best March Madness Elite Eight Online Gambling Site In Canada

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Best March Madness Elite Eight Online Gambling Sites USA

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Hard Rock Las Vegas president teases changes at The Mirage

Hard Rock International has been operating The Mirage for nearly three months, but any significant sign its under new ownership can be seen in a few spots inside the hotel-casino. That's because most of the initial alterations have occurred behind the scenes - operational changes such as moving the human resources department on-site, changing the…
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Sparket announces partnership with Spotlight 29 Casino and Tortoise Rock Casino

The partnership will see Sparket software licensed for use at the tribe's two casinos, Spotline 29 Casino and Turtle Rock Casino. Sparket is an iGaming technology developer that specialises in creating bet-on-anything wagering platforms. The Sparket Social Betwork software is customisable and allows operators to use either the free-to-play or…
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March Madness reminds us of gambling problems

The amount of money wagered on college basketball during March Madness is insane. According to statistics compiled for this year's Problem Gambling Awareness Month, one in five of us is expected to gamble either on an online site, casino sportsbook location or in an office pool. In total, we'll be spending more than $10 billion before the college…
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Las Vegas Advisor: NCAA March Madness descends on Las Vegas

The Super Bowl is Las Vegas' biggest sporting event, but March Madness isn't far behind. The big opening weekend of the NCAA Basketball National Championship Tournament runs March 16 to 19. The sports books will be packed throughout the weekend and viewing parties will be held at several venues, including free parties in the South Point showroom…
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Top 3 March Madness Casino Promotions, Tournaments & Bonuses

Are you ready to get in on the Madness? March is one of the best months to get in on the online casino gambling action. Casinos offer huge signup bonuses, no-deposit bonuses, slot tournaments, extra rewards and more. After reviewing a wide range of casino sites, our team has selected the top three online casinos that are offering the best in March…
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College Basketball Fan Pulls Hilarious Stunt To Save Seat At Vegas Casino

March Madness is officially here as the first college basketball game is set to tip off at 12:15 P.M Eastern. This is one of the most exciting times for, not just college basketball fans, but also sports bettors. With that said, one college basketball fan made sure to get good seats at a Vegas casino to watch the games. Check out this clip of this…
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March Madness breaking records with $15.5 billion in bets, driving crazy rise in gambling addiction

A record-breaking quarter of American adults are set to bet some $15.5 billion on this year's March Madness college basketball contest - the latest sign of a fast-growing market that's fuelling a tripling of addiction rates. The American Gaming Association (AGA), an industry body, says 68 million adults are expected to place bets this year, a sharp…
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March Madness breaking records with $15.5 billion in bets, driving crazy rise in gambling addiction
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Hard Rock Casino hits all the right notes in February

The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana continues to be a hit. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in February tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the state for a 17th consecutive month. Hard Rock recorded $34.4 million in win last month…
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SAHARA Las Vegas announces 2023 March Madness viewing parties

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Arkansas judge voids casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing Commission to…
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Judge voids Pope County casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday (Jan. 12) when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing…
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Judge voids Pope County casino license granted to Cherokee Nation
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Las Vegas Strip Gets a Nice Christmas Present

The bright lights and opulent hotel casinos bring about 40 million visitors to Las Vegas every year, but certain times are better to visit than others. Sin City's decadence is more suited for big party scenes, and while the city has made strides in recent decades to become more family friendly, it is still mostly a playground for adults. Christmas…
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Las Vegas Has Updates for 2023: All you Need to Know

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Looking Back On The Ontario Online Gambling Launch

March and April were showered with stories of companies across the US and Europe readying for the launch of regulated online gambling in Ontario. Even SBC was part of the fracas, officially acquiring the Canadian Gaming Summit and our newest publication, Canadian Gaming Business. US companies readied for the April launch with a slate of new…
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This Year's Best Las Vegas Strip Deal Was One That Never Happened

Las Vegas entered 2022 with a whimper. After a year that had been ruined due to covid, it seemed like the turning of the calendar would mark a new beginning for the Las Vegas Strip. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), one of Las Vegas's largest conventions, which had been canceled the previous year, would make a full return in all its glory. That,…
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Las Vegas Strip Gets Good News for Tourists

The Las Vegas Strip literally went dark in March 2020. The massive casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Free Report, MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free Report, Wynn Resorts (WYNN) - Get Free Report, and other Strip operators turned their lights off, closed their doors, and told their employees to go home. In May of 2020, the…
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Mirage Closing, Caesars Flops: 2022’s Top Las Vegas Strip Stories

The Las Vegas Strip kicked off the year by hosting CES, the big tech conference long-known as the Consumer Electronics Show, which was expected to be somewhat close to normal after being virtual the year before. But it ended up as a shell of itself due to the Omicron variant of covid. Instead of Sin City's grand return, the event saw mostly empty…
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Mattress Mack Places $1m Bet at Louisiana Casino Opening

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…
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Iconic Las Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

The times are changing in Las Vegas. Construction cranes seem to be a permanent part of the Las Vegas skyline at this point as casinos are built or upgraded along the Strip as well as in the emerging downtown Fremont St. area.. It's almost like a domino effect as each casino spends millions of dollars to upgrade their look, the next casino must…
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New Jersey Online Gambling Figures Continue to Amaze

New Jersey gambling numbers - both sports betting and online casino - reached extraordinary heights in October. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The gambling numbers coming out of New Jersey are unlike anything the American market has seen. third monthly sports betting handle of over $1bn this year The Garden State produced its third monthly sports…
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Never gamble more than your beneficiaries can afford to lose

I thought that was an odd question coming from the fellow moving through the casino's buffet line ahead of me. "I do skip or leap about in play occasionally and I'm not opposed to a bit of cavorting or frolicking," I replied, wondering where the conversation was headed. He gave me a look as if I were a visitor from another galaxy. "Oh, you…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Work begins on long-stalled $750M casino in Las Vegas

After more than a decade of starts and stops, work has officially begun on Red Rock ­Resorts' Durango Station, a $750-million hotel-casino in southwest Las Vegas. It will be part of the Station-­branded "locals casino" chain (designed to attract residents) with a decidedly upscale positioning. The resort's completion date hasn't been announced, but…
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Nevada gambling revenue tops $1B for 18th consecutive month in August at $1.2B

Nevada's winning streak shows no sign of slowing down: the Silver State has now reported its 18th consecutive month of more than $1 billion in gambling revenue. According to the lastet data released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Thursday, the state collected $1.2 billion from its casinos in August, a figure 26.7% up from the same month in…
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How March Madness invaded Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - Nobody has ever pictured the great Tara VanDerveer as a creature of the Las Vegas Strip. Nobody has ever wondered whether the eternal Stanford women's basketball coach ever sneaked down here from Palo Alto and materialized beside a slot machine in a veil and sunglasses, the ice melted in her faded cocktail. It's about as not her as not…
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Slot machine play lifts Nevada to second-highest ever revenue month

Nevada casinos fell $4 million short of tying the state's single-month gaming revenue record during March, and Las Vegas Strip casinos recorded their third-highest revenue month of all time. Analysts credited the locals' gaming markets and slot machine players with driving Nevada to its 13th straight gaming revenue month of more than $1…
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Las Vegas Strip Casino Leaders Take Unexpected Covid Hit

Covid crushed the travel business and few cities took a bigger hit than Las Vegas. Under orders from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D), the city's casinos, hotels and restaurants closed for roughly two months in the early days of the pandemic. The reopening of Sin City was a slow process, with the two biggest Las Vegas Strip players -- Caesars…
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Iconic Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

The times are changing in Las Vegas. Construction cranes seem to be a permanent part of the Las Vegas skyline at this point as casinos are built or upgraded along the Strip. It's almost like a domino effect as each casino spends millions of dollars to upgrade their look, the next casino must spend money to keep up with the Joneses. The Strip is…
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Iconic Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover
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Caesars, MGM, Las Vegas Strip Get Surprising Good News

It started with March Madness and continued through the National Football League (NFL) Draft leading into what looks like a potentially record-setting summer. Las Vegas turned the corner on the covid pandemic and saw visitors flock to the Las Vegas Strip hotels operated by Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc. Report,…
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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Get Some Very Bad News

Las Vegas has bounced back from the pandemic unbelievably well. The city has seen visitors come back in record numbers even with most of the world still not being able to travel easily to the United States. After literally having to close due to the covid pandemic, the city's casinos, led by Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment…
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NY Handle Tops $7 Billion, Nevada Sees April Casino Win

has eclipsed $7 billion in handle since legal mobile wagering began in January. From the Jan. 8 launch through May 22, legal online bookmakers in New York have reported a combined handle of $7.152 billion, according to figures released Friday from New York State Gaming Commission. Of the eight authorized New York bookmakers, FanDuel Sportsbook had…
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Louisiana casino revenues post drop in April

Winnings at Louisiana's state-regulated casinos were down 7.4% in April, as every market but New Orleans saw a drop in revenue. The 13 riverboat casinos, four racinos and Harrah's land-based casino brought in $218.8 million, compared to $236.2 million in April 2021, according to figures released earlier this week by the Louisiana Gaming Control…
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Louisiana casino revenues post drop in April
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Michigan's Online Casinos Set Another Record in April

After Michigan's online gaming market set a new monthly gross revenue record of $131.67 million in March, the Gaming Control Board has announced yet a new record for April. Online casinos in the state triggered an all-time high for the state, reaching the $132.4 million mark. At the same time, the online sports betting vertical only reached $30.7…
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Michigan's Online Casinos Set Another Record in April
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America Will Learn to Regret Legalized Gambling

About five years ago, I traveled for work to Las Vegas, where, at the behest of a friend who would almost certainly fit the New York State Office of Addiction Services' definition of a problem gambler, I collected on a bet. My friend had placed the wager at a somewhat down-market sportsbook the last time he had been in town-a frequent occurrence,…
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Nevada casinos hit 2nd highest revenue ever boosted by Strip, slots records in March

The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Thursday that the state's $1.355 billion gaming revenue figure in March trailed only July 2021, which holds the record at $1.59 billion. The March figure was a 26.8% increase over March 2021, which kicked off the billion-dollar monthly figure, thus reaching now its 13th consecutive month. Las Vegas…
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Nevada casinos hit 2nd highest revenue ever boosted by Strip, slots records in March
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'March Madness' atmosphere lifts Vegas economy from pandemic

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada casinos reported near-record March house winnings, while the airport in Las Vegas reported passenger traffic almost as heavy as pre-pandemic levels and tourism officials marked another big jump in visitor volume. LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada casinos reported near-record March house winnings, while the airport in Las Vegas…
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The Powerball jackpot is $454 million. What are your odds to win?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) - The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's drawing is now topping $454 million. While the odds of winning are long, where do they stack up compared to other out-of-the-ordinary events? According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, the group that runs the Powerball drawing with 45 state lottery offices, the odds of matching…
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Odds of winning Powerball jackpot

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) - The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's drawing is now topping $454 million. While the odds of winning are long, where do they stack up compared to other out-of-the-ordinary events? According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, the group that runs the Powerball drawing with 45 state lottery offices, the odds of matching…
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Odds of winning Powerball jackpot
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What are your odds of winning Powerball jackpot

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) - The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's drawing is now topping $454 million. While the odds of winning are long, where do they stack up compared to other out-of-the-ordinary events? According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, the group that runs the Powerball drawing with 45 state lottery offices, the odds of matching…
Winnings
What are your odds of winning Powerball jackpot
BH Pioneer

Deadwood gaming down in March for first time in 18 months

DEADWOOD - Despite a record-setting March-Madness-inspired month for Deadwood's sports wagering line item that neared $1 million, gaming numbers are down overall for the first time since August 2020, according to statistics released Monday by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming. Gamers visiting Deadwood in March dropped just over $130 million in…
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Deadwood gaming down in March for first time in 18 months
The Ardmoreite

NJ sport bets over $1B again; casinos lag pre-pandemic level

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey's robust sports betting market broke the $1 billion mark for the sixth time last month in terms of the amount of bets taken. But the news was bad in March for seven of the nine casinos that continued to lag behind their in-person gambling revenue levels from before the coronavirus pandemic hit, according to…
Sports
NJ sport bets over $1B again; casinos lag pre-pandemic level
Trib Live

Pa. casinos reach new heights with $462.7M in March wagers

Pennsylvania casinos shattered another monthly record, generating more than $462.7 million in March, state regulators said. That's $30.2 million more than in November, which held the million, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Last month's revenue also increased 14%, or $59.6 million, compared to March 2021. The new record pulled…
Industry
Pa. casinos reach new heights with $462.7M in March wagers
Casino City Times

Michigan online casinos set revenue record in March

Gaming News 18 April 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- March Madness fueled more than $475 million in online and retail wagers, the largest statewide handle ever for a month without NFL games. Meanwhile, online casino revenue soared past $130 million for the first time, fresh evidence that the segment is still growing rapidly, according to PlayMichigan,…
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Casino City Times

This Week in Gambling: Ontario online gambling

This week's gambling video finds March Madness wrapping up, Ontario online gambling kicking off, and Hooters offering sports betting. Yes, it took nearly three years, but Ontario online gambling has finally gone live. Residents in the province are now able to bet on casino games and sporting events via websites and mobile apps. After a few years of…
NFL
The Street

Las Vegas Strip Completes Its Covid Comeback (Thank the NFL, BTS)

Las Vegas had a bleak 2020 with the pandemic forcing Sin City to close. Caesars (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc Report, MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report, Wynn (WYNN) - Get Wynn Resorts, Limited Report, and the rest of the players on the famed Las Vegas Strip literally had to shut down their massive…
NFL
Las Vegas Strip Completes Its Covid Comeback (Thank the NFL, BTS)
The Southern Maryland Chronicle

March Maryland Casino Revenue Tops $170 Million In Fourth-Best Month Ever

Maryland casinos recorded their fourth-best single month ever with a whopping $170.6 million in combined revenue in March. Even though March's revenue is less than 1% more than the $169.2 million in March 2021, this month's revenue is one of the highest for the state. It also represents a 19% increase from this point in the fiscal year 2021. MGM…
Finance
March Maryland Casino Revenue Tops $170 Million In Fourth-Best Month Ever
New Jersey Online Gambling

NHC Moves from January, Adds to 2023's March Madness in Las Vegas

As if Las Vegas wasn't already awash in March Madness, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced Wednesday it was moving the 2023 National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) from January to March. Next year's NHC is March 10-12, 2023 at the rebranded Horseshoe Las Vegas, the hotel formerly known as Bally's. That weekend precedes…
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NHC Moves from January, Adds to 2023's March Madness in Las Vegas
Toronto News

Ontario online gambling market officially launches

It didn't take long for a wager to be placed in Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry. Single-game sports betting has been legal in Canada since last summer but the industry didn't fully open in Ontario until 12:01 a.m. on Monday. PointsBet announced just 50 seconds into the launch its "first big wager" in the province was a $500 two-leg…
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Ontario online gambling market officially launches
The Rogersville Review

Stories of a World Gone Mad: Gambling is truly investing for dummies

Once in a blue moon - when I think the world owes me a favor - I will buy a lottery ticket. If I recall correctly, I've been to a casino five times. Each time, I gave myself a meager budget because when you're in Rome, you do what the Romans do. One of those casino visits was a work trip to Reno, Nev. Work trips to anywhere in Nevada don't include…
Games
Stories of a World Gone Mad: Gambling is truly investing for dummies
Pahrump Valley Times

Nevada casinos won $1.113B in February

If there was going to be a month that state gaming win fell below $1 billion, it probably would have been February with its 28 days, right? Not so. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday announced that the state's 433 major casinos won $1.113 billion from gamblers for the month, an all-time record for a February. It also was a record 12th…
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Nevada casinos won $1.113B in February
Online Poker Report

Soaring Eagle To Open Sportsbook Apr 4, Online Gambling Coming Soon

April 4 is a date that's been getting a lot of coverage in the gambling media. Here at Online Poker Report, you may have seen it the context of the upcoming Ontario online gambling launch. If you're a sports bettor, it's an important date as it marks the final game of the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. There's at least one more…
Sports
Soaring Eagle To Open Sportsbook Apr 4, Online Gambling Coming Soon
Campus News

When gambling goes too far

Sports betting was legalized in New York in January of this year and, quickly, $1.7B in bets were placed in the state in the first 24 days leading up to the Super Bowl. The casinos that operate the sports apps raked in $125 million in profits; 51% of which goes to the state in the form of tax revenue. The NCAA March Madness tournament is finishing…
NFL
When gambling goes too far
The Telegraph

Illinois offering assistance for problem gamblers

SPRINGFIELD - Whether it's betting on sports, scratching cards, roulette, poker, the slots, the casino, the corner bar, or just opening up the laptop, gambling is hard to avoid, said Patrick Laughlin, deputy director of communications for the Illinois Department of Human Services. During March Madness, more young men under 30 are picking up the…
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Illinois offering assistance for problem gamblers
Golden Casino News

Bovada Casino March Madness: Grab Free 20,000 Spins Until March 31

You're familiar with March Madness, correct? How about some Casino Insanity? From March 25th to March 31st, Bovada Casino is giving away 20000 Free Spins on a brand new set of three popular slot titles throughout Week No.2 of the promo! How do you enter the competition? Simply sign up, make a deposit, and wager on any of the games (Reels and…
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Bovada Casino March Madness: Grab Free 20,000 Spins Until March 31
Advantage News

March is state Problem Gambling Awareness Month

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Illinois. Whether it's betting on sports, scratching cards, roulette, poker, the slots, the casino, the corner bar, or just opening up the laptop, gambling is hard to avoid, said Patrick Laughlin, deputy director of communications for the Illinois Department of Human Services. During March Madness, more…
Gambling Addiction
March is state Problem Gambling Awareness Month
The Street

Las Vegas Strip Welcomes Back Event That Put the Sin in Sin City

Las Vegas has already begun its comeback from the pandemic. Executives at both Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc Report and MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report have said that booking trends have picked up, and anecdotal online evidence suggests a busy March Madness season at casinos both…
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Las Vegas Strip Welcomes Back Event That Put the Sin in Sin City
PA Online Casino

Basketball Action Off The Court, Into The Casino: Play Online in PA Now

March Madness doesn't have to end on the court. Thanks to Pennsylvania's online casinos and a number of roundball-themed slots, you can find basketball action anywhere. There are no more off days. And no moments wasted just waiting for tip-off. The next basketball game is only a few swipes on a screen or taps on a keyboard away. Let's take a look…
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Basketball Action Off The Court, Into The Casino: Play Online in PA Now
The Columbus Telegram

Mayor declares March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

With March Madness kicking off last week and an incoming casino project coming to Columbus, Mayor Jim Bulkley said a recent proclamation couldn't be more timely. During Monday's Columbus City Council meeting, Bulkley read a proclamation declaring March 2022 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The month marks more importance as compared to previous…
Gambling Addiction
Mayor declares March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Kentucky Today

COMMENTARY: March Madness in the Legislature with gambling issues

March Madness is once again upon us, and a cloud hangs over the Big Blue Nation as the beloved Wildcats were knocked out in the first round by a school most of us never knew existed. There's also a little March Madness going on in Kentucky's legislature, where four gambling-related bills were heard in the Licensing and Occupations Committee last…
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COMMENTARY: March Madness in the Legislature with gambling issues