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Michigan Man's Casual Lottery Entry Bags $250K Jackpot

In a twist of fate that challenged even his own belief, a man from Michigan found himself thrust into the spotlight as a lottery jackpot winner. Christopher Cassel, a 34-year-old Fowlerville resident, had casually entered the BIG CA$H Second Chance Jackpot games online, a secondary lottery scheme run by Michigan Lottery, holding little optimism for…

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New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast's gambling market

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City. A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online…

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Casino operator calls smoking ban 'one of the greatest threats to our business'

A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online operations were among the challenges identified Wednesday during a major casino conference in Atlantic City. Panelists at the East Coast Gaming Congress at the Hard…

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New York Competition, Smoking, Internet Betting Concerns Roil US Northeast’s Gambling Market

Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City. A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online operations were among the…

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NYC Casinos New Threat to Atlantic City, Giannantonio Says

Casinos in the Northeast U.S. are currently facing a large number of problems as they prepare for the emergence of fresh rivals in NY City. Among those problems are the loss of business from illegal online operations, the ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and a potential smoking ban in…

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New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast’s gambling market

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City. A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online…

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Expert Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Gaming Experience

More states in the US are making it legal for casino enthusiasts to enjoy the real casino experience online. It is estimated that the online gambling industry will reach a capitalization of $35.21 billion by 2029 with this advancement. Maryland is the latest addition to this growing trend with the passage of HB 1319, allowing players to wager real…

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Cordish details new $1.40bn casino plan in Virginia

Located close to Interstate I-95, Cordish said the Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia would create over 7500 new jobs. Cordish also said it hopes the facility will become a major tourist destination in the Old Dominion state. Cordish and Bruce Smith Enterprises, led by NFL Hall of Fame member and Virginia native Bruce Smith, submitted the plans in…

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$1.4 Billion Mixed-use Development Anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia Announced for Petersburg, Virginia

Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have responded to a request for proposal issued by the City of Petersburg, Virginia with plans to codevelop a $1.4 billion Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. The proposed project will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff…

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Best 5 Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites April 2024

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

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Maryland legislative session ends with no move on online casino

Lawmakers have concluded the legislative session without addressing the issue. US.- Lawmakers concluded the legislative session in Maryland on Monday without addressing an initiative to legalise online casino gaming. HB 1339, which would have allowed digital slots and table games only got as far as the Budget and Taxation Committee, which met…

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Maryland Fails to Pass Online Casino Betting Bill

Residents of the Old Line State can't be too upset about the state of Maryland betting given they have legal sports betting, but the latest gambling news is still a disappointment. The Maryland state legislature ended its session on Monday without passing an online casino betting bill. There was some optimism of online casino gaming coming to the…

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Two Reasons Why Maryland Didn’t Legalize Online Casinos

Maryland's legislative session ended Monday, and online casinos weren't legalized. The news doesn't come as a major surprise, as Sen. Ron Watson told US Bets last week that Maryland online casino legalization efforts failed in 2024. The topic will likely come up again in 2025 and beyond, and the same discussion points that dominated 2024…

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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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New Survey Showing 80% of US Citizens Consider Gambling a Legitimate Activity Raises Marylanders' Hopes for iGaming Legalization in the Near Future

A recent survey brought optimism among citizens of Maryland. Why? Because results show that 80% of Americans see gambling as more than just entertaining; they see it as a legitimate activity to spend time on. This change of mentality can actually trigger a cultural revolution with multiple implications for the future of online gambling in the…

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Superstar R&B band returns for Las Vegas Strip casino residency

High-demand Las Vegas Strip residencies usually extend for more shows to take advantage of their extreme popularity. Many of the top headliners will continue extending their engagements for weeks or months as long as the theater they are performing in has the vacant dates to schedule. Country Superstar Garth Brooks performed a five-year Garth at…

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Maryland legislature fails in online gambling expansion

While interest and discussion weren't limited to March, as far back as last autumn, operators, vendors, suppliers, consultants, lawmakers and many others in the US gambling landscape were shouting about the prospect of Maryland legalising online casino. On Monday (8 April) those prospects went out without a peep when the general assembly adjourned…

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Maryland Online Casino Bill Set for Defeat

Absence of bill on General Assembly's legislative agenda Monday means Maryland's legislative hopes all but over. A proposal that would have allowed Maryland voters to legalize real money online casinos is set to fail when lawmakers conclude their 2024 legislative session Monday. The bill, which would have opened the door for digital slots and table…

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Maryland Casinos Generate $178.1 Million in Gaming Revenue During March 2024

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $178137823 in revenue from slot machines and table games during March 2024, the fifth-best single-month total in the history of the state's casino program. The March 2024 revenue figure represented an increase of $1613239 (0.9%) compared to March 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in March…

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Did anyone win Powerball? Winning numbers Saturday, April 6, 2024

After no grand prize winner from Wednesday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday now sits at $1.3 billion with a cash value of $608.9 million. The grand prize ranks as the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot and ninth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot, placing it one ranking below the $1.128 billion Mega Millions jackpot that was won in Neptune,…

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Maryland Casinos Generate $178.1 Million in Gaming Revenue During March

BALTIMORE - Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $178137823 in revenue from slot machines and table games during March 2024, the fifth-best single-month total in the history of the state's casino program. The March 2024 revenue figure represented an increase of $1613239 (0.9%) compared to March 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state…

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Maryland Lawmaker: 2024 Online Casino Legalization Efforts Dead

Efforts to legalize online casinos in Maryland won't move forward in 2024, according to Senator Ron Watson. Maryland legislators came to a budget agreement Wednesday, and online casino revenue wasn't included as a funding source. The state's legislative session officially ends Monday. "Neither iGaming nor the referendum will move forward this…

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Powerball numbers are drawn for April 3, 2024. Check tonight's tickets

Update, 11:01 p.m.: Winning numbers in the Wednesday, April 3 drawing were 11, 38, 41, 62 and 65. The red Powerball was 15 and the Powerplay was 3X. The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1.13 billion before Wednesday's drawing. The Powerball jackpot has risen to a whopping $1.09 billion after there was no jackpot winner in Monday's drawing.…

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5 Best Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites April 2024

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

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Did anyone win Powerball? Winning numbers Wednesday, April 3, 2024

After no grand prize winner from Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday now sits at $1.09 billion with a cash value of $527.3 million. The grand prize ranks as the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot and ninth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot, placing it one ranking below the $1.128 billion Mega Millions jackpot that was won in Neptune, New…

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What was the first resort on the Strip? El Rancho Vegas

The story of the Las Vegas Strip started more than 80 years ago this week on a ranch. The first hotel-casino on Las Vegas Boulevard opened April 3, 1941 at what is now the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. At the time, travelers, most often from California, drove to Downtown Las Vegas through empty desert on Highway 91. There were some small casinos, but…

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5 Largest American Online Gambling Developers

Today, the American online gambling industry has blossomed into a multi-billion industry. With Rhode Island now accepting real money online casinos and possibly Maryland and Alabama following in its footsteps, the glory and online gambling fever will only continue to skyrocket. But no matter what your favorite casino game is, whether it be…

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5 Best Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites March 2024

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

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5 Top Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites March 2024

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Powerball numbers for March 27 drawing. Jackpot 5th biggest ever.

Wednesday's Powerball drawing boasts a jackpot of $865 million with a cash option of $416.1 million, the fifth-largest in the game's history. Powerball winning numbers 3/27/24: The winning numbers in the Wednesday, March 27, Powerball drawing were 37, 46, 57, 60 and 66. The red Powerball was 8, and the Power Play was 2X. The next drawing happens…

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Maryland online casino bill debuts in Senate

The bill passed the House by a 92-43 majority on 14 March. However its Senate introduction sparked debate potential blockers such as fears of brick-and-mortar cannibalisation and an increase in gambling addiction. HB 1319 would allow for statewide online casino in a state that has a mature retail casino market and introduced digital sports…

Law ・ 27 March 2024

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Maryland Online Casino Proposal Grilled by Lawmakers

The Senate committee did not take a vote on the bill Tuesday. The proposal must advance before the state's April 8 legislative session deadline. Maryland lawmakers questioned an online casino gaming proposal Tuesday, underscoring political roadblocks in one of the few remaining 2024 legalization hopefuls. Advocates argue legal iCasino will bolster…

Law ・ 27 March 2024

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Did anyone win Powerball March 25? Jackpot at $865M; 5th largest prize

The Powerball jackpot soars to $865 million after there were no grand prize winners Monday night. Wednesday's jackpot is the fifth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. Here are the winning numbers for the Monday, March 25, Powerball drawing, which boasted a jackpot of $800 million with a cash option of $384.8 million. The winning Powerball numbers…

Lottery ・ 26 March 2024

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Several more U.S. states to legalize online gambling

Ever since the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the foundations were set for an extremely exciting online gambling revolution across the U.S. With states now able to create their own gambling laws, more and more locations are launching online casino and online sports betting industries. New Jersey started…

Law ・ 26 March 2024

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New Slots Parlor Won't Open Early

The state has signed off on its license, but officials of the Casino at Ocean Downs near Ocean City say they will not open the slots parlor early, preferring to open as scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday. "We're going to stay with our planned opening on January 4," general manager Joe Cavilla told WBAL News. "We're taking these couple of extra days to…

New Year ・ 22 March 2024

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Study: Internet Casino Gaming Can Boost Retail Casino Revenue

The Sports Betting Alliance released a study Thursday conducted by economists with the Analysis Group that showed land-based casino revenue growth rates increased by nearly two full percentage points among states where internet casino gaming is now available. The study also noted total gaming revenue had increased by an average of 46% among the six…

Finance ・ 22 March 2024

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Economic analysis shows online gambling will grow total market

In addition to the study, which was conducted by the Analysis Group, 2389 current and "prospective" gamblers were surveyed. The study shows that revenue at physical casinos in the legal igaming states of Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia increased by 1.9% following the introduction of online casino. The…

Finance ・ 21 March 2024

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New Jersey Online Casino Revenues Rise as In-Person Sinks

Online slots and table games continue year-over-year revenue increase while New Jersey's brick-and-mortar properties decline. New Jersey's digital real money casino gaming platforms continued their revenue increases to start 2024 even as the state's venerable in-person industry declined. Internet gaming win across the state's legal digital…

Finance ・ 21 March 2024

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Did anyone win Powerball? Winning numbers Wednesday, March 20, 2024

After no grand prize winner from Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday now sits at $687 million with a cash value of $327.3 million. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions drawing for Friday is up to $977 million with a cash value of $ 461 million after there was no grand prize winner from Tuesday's drawing. Ready to try your luck with…

Lottery ・ 20 March 2024

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Bruno Mars Allegedly Owes Millions In Gambling Debt To MGM Casino

Bruno Mars may be a safe bet on stage but a bad bet on the gambling tables during his Las Vegas residency, as multiple sources reported over the weekend that the award-winning singer/songwriter allegedly owes millions to the MGM Grand casino in gambling debts. On Thursday (March 14), News Nation reported that a Las Vegas insider said Mars owes $50…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 March 2024

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Maryland online casino bill passes House

The Senate now has less than a month to pass HB 1319. US.- The Maryland House has passed proposed online casino legislation by a vote of 92-43. The Senate now has less than a month to pass HB 1319 before the general assembly adjourns on April 8. Maryland law currently allows for brick-and-mortar casinos, retail sports betting and online sports…

Law ・ 19 March 2024

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Maryland Online Casinos: A Game-Changing Move?

Maryland's House of Delegates has recently thrown its chips into the online gaming arena by green-lighting HB1319, a bill aimed at legalizing online casinos within the state. The measure, which passed with a vote count of 92 in favor and 43 against, has stirred up quite the buzz in the betting news, especially with concerns over potential job…

Industry ・ 19 March 2024

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Maryland set to be next US state to legalize online casinos

The Maryland House has passed an iGaming authorization bill which will now proceed to the Senate. If passed, Maryland could become the latest state to legalize online casinos. The House voted 92-43 to pass the HB 1319'Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation' bill, two days before the deadline. Now, the Senate has less than a month to…

Law ・ 19 March 2024

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Amended Maryland Online Casino Bill Moves To Senate

An amended Maryland bill to legalize online casinos passed through the state's House of Delegates on Saturday, just before Monday's crossover deadline. The bill now moves into the Senate, where it's proven difficult to pass online casino legislation in recent years. House Bill 1319, which is sponsored by Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, would allow for…

Law ・ 19 March 2024

World Casino News

House Passes Amended Maryland Online Casino Legislation

Online casino bill, HB 1319, authored by Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary, has officially passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate for approval. Non-unanimous vote: On March 16, the House voted 92-43 in favor of passing Maryland online casino bill. For the adoption of the constitutional amendment three-fifths of the votes…

Law ・ 19 March 2024

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Online casino bill passes Maryland House vote just ahead of deadline

Maryland's House of Delegates voted to pass HB1319, a bill seeking to legalize online casinos in the state, this Saturday. The vote count stood at 92 in favor and 43 against, pushing the legislation forwardduring a special session held just two days before a March 18 deadline for bills to progress from the House to the Senate. Del. Vanessa…

Law ・ 18 March 2024

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Top 10 luckiest US states where Americans win huge lottery jackpots

Data analysis by Jackpot City Casino found that Maine is the luckiest state in the US in terms of average winnings per ticket holders, at a total of $574900000 per ticket New research looked at the luckiest US states when it comes to lottery winnings Winning the lottery is a dream for many, but the chances of huge jackpots are usually very…

Lottery ・ 18 March 2024

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Online casino bill headed to Maryland Senate

Promising a "highly, highly regulated industry" and pushing an amended online casino bill, Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary saw her HB 1319 on 16 March move out of the House and head to the Senate. Two days before the crossover deadline - on a Saturday - the House voted 92-43 to pass a bill that would send the decision about whether or not to…

Law ・ 18 March 2024

Times Of Casino

Maryland House to Vote on Online Casino Gaming

Could Maryland become the latest state to allow legal online casino gaming? That is what Del. Vanessa Atterbeary and other legislators are hoping to achieve. A House committee has officially advanced HB 1319, which would legalize online casino gaming in the state. The goal is to ensure that the bill will be on the ballot for election time in…

Law ・ 15 March 2024

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General Assembly Considering Bill To Allow On Line Casino Gambling

A Frederick County legislator has some concerns, especially about problem gambling. Delegate April Miller Annapolis, Md (KM) Casino gambling, such as slots, poker and other table games, could be as close as your I-phone or home computer under a bill being considered by the Maryland General Assembly.. If passed, the legislation would allow customers…

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Maryland online casino bill headed to House floor following overhaul

Lawmakers in Maryland are fighting against the clock in their effort to bring online casino legalization to the ballot box in November. A House committee advanced HB 1319 on March 13 but only after an overhaul of the proposed igaming legislation that the full House will now need to pass by March 18 in order for it to move on to the Senate. Delegate…

Law ・ 15 March 2024

ABC 8 News

Richmond’s new casino vote faces legal challenge

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - A nonprofit running charitable gaming at a Richmond bingo hall is trying to block the city's latest effort to bring a casino resort to Southside. A Richmond Circuit Court judge signed an order in late July to allow the city's top election administrator to add a citywide referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot asking voters if they…

Law ・ 14 March 2024

Hospitality Net

Game Time: Cultivating the Modern Casino Experience

When the State of Nevada legalized gambling in 1931 as part of a legislative effort to spur economic recovery in the wake of the Great Depression, it was a watershed moment for American gaming. While it would take a few decades for the popular conception of the modern casino to truly take hold, the gaming boom would transform not just the civic…

Travel ・ 14 March 2024

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The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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…

Law ・ 12 March 2024

Times Of Casino

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…

Finance ・ 11 March 2024

El Paso Inc

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…

Law ・ 09 March 2024

Yogonet

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…

Law ・ 08 March 2024

Eye On Annapolis

Maryland Again Tries To Legalize Online Casinos

Unbothered by his 2023 setback to legalize online gambling in the Old Line State, State Senator Ron Watson is reviving his failed SB267 bill with 2024's SB603 bill. While these bills are essentially the same, SB603 has explicit language for Maryland's land-based casinos to partner with their online counterparts. SB603 also calls for at least five…

Law ・ 08 March 2024

FOX News

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…

Law ・ 08 March 2024

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Woman’s middle-of-the-night feeling about Powerball win proves right. ‘Am I dreaming?’

A Maryland woman's years of playing Powerball worked out when she changed her routine, lottery officials said. The woman woke up with a jolt during the middle of the night because she felt she had a winning Powerball ticket, according to a March 7 Maryland Lottery news release. Her feeling turned out to be correct when she saw she won $50000,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 March 2024

Napa Valley Register

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…

Law ・ 07 March 2024

Spectrum News

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…

Law ・ 07 March 2024

Southern Maryland News Net

Maryland Casinos Generate $159.2 Million in Gaming Revenue During February

Maryland's six casinos combined to generate $159226677 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2024, an increase of $2170752 (1.4%) compared to February 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2024 totaled $67794993, an increase of $871716 (1.3%) compared to February 2023. Contributions to the Education…

Finance ・ 07 March 2024

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Rhode Island Joins Online Gambling Scene, More States to Follow

With Rhode Island launching online casino gambling, becoming the seventh U.S. state to embrace internet betting, the digital gambling landscape is expanding. At the Next.io forum, industry experts forecasted New York and Maryland as next in line to legalize online gambling, with California's vast market making it a significant potential player…

Industry ・ 07 March 2024

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Rhode Island Online Casino Launch Likely 2024’s Last

The seventh state to go live with real money iGaming will likely be the only state to do so this calendar year. Rhode Island's legal real money online casino gaming launch was the nation's first in 2024 and seventh overall. It will likely be the last for the foreseeable future. Only a handful of states have considered iGaming legislation during…

Law ・ 07 March 2024

The BayNet

Virginia Woman Wins FAST PLAY Gold Fish Jackpot In Charles County

NEWBURG, Md. - A happy Virginia woman is having a fabulous 2024, due in part to winning a $41780 progressive jackpot in the FAST PLAY Gold Fish® game. Her doctor is in Maryland so the Lottery player visits our state frequently. Last week, she and her husband stopped at Hardesty's Liquors located at 12190 Crain Highway in Newburg. The player, who…

Winnings ・ 06 March 2024

Daily Voice

Virginia Woman Visiting Doctor Wins $41K On Lottery Ticket Sold At Newburg Liquor Store

2024 is indeed off to a better start for a Virginia woman who won big playing a Maryland Lottery game when she went across state lines to see her doctor. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous and went under the alias "2024 Better" is feeling lucky after reeling in a $41780 jackpot playing the " FAST PLAY Gold Fish " game. According to Lottery…

Lottery ・ 06 March 2024

The Baltimore Sun

Visit a casino from your couch? Here's why Md. should reject iGaming

The Maryland Lottery went live in 1973 with just one game, called Twin Win. Residents of Maryland were told the money generated from the lottery would help fund education. Today, the Maryland Lottery has at least 10 different games and has generated over $19.3 billion in revenue for the state of Maryland. In 2008, the Maryland General…

Finance ・ 05 March 2024

WMDT

Full mobile gambling bill encounters local resistance

MARYLAND - A new bill introduced by Senator Ron Watson would allow for E-gaming to operate within Maryland, allowing for slot machines, games of chance, and other staples of casino-style gambling to be permitted to run with real money stakes on mobile betting apps, similar to recently passed sports-gambling legislation. Proponents of the…

Law ・ 05 March 2024

Daily Voice

Jackpot-Winning Maryland Lottet Ticket Worth $41K Sold At Charles County Liquor Store

A big fish was caught in Southern Maryland after a winning "FAST PLAY Gold Fish" ticket worth more than $40000 was sold at a Charles County liquor store. A progressive jackpot-winning ticket for the Wednesday, Feb. 28 drawing was sold at Hardesty's Drive-In Liquors on Crain Highway in Newburg remains unclaimed days after a lucky Lottery player won…

Winnings ・ 05 March 2024

US Bets

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…

Law ・ 04 March 2024

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Maryland Legislators Considering Two Online Gaming Bills

Maryland is currently one of the more promising states for online gaming legalization, including poker. Online sports betting launched in November 2022, but legislators recently introduced two bills that would add other forms of online gaming. In two hearings earlier this week, legislators were presented with the specifics of each bill and revenue…

Industry ・ 02 March 2024

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Newburg Player Wins $41,780 in FAST PLAY Gold Fish® Jackpot: Seventh in Series

In a stroke of luck, a FAST PLAY Gold Fish® ticket has turned a Newburg local into a $41780 jackpot winner, marking this event as the seventh progressive jackpot win for the game. Sold at Hardesty's Drive-In Liquors in Charles County, this win adds a thrilling chapter to Maryland's lottery history. The retailer, located at 12190 Crain Highway, is…

Winnings ・ 02 March 2024

US Bets

Maryland Retailers Association Opposes Online Casino Bills

The Maryland Retailers Association came out in opposition to online casino bills in the state Thursday. The MRA also shared results from a poll it commissioned that suggests a notable portion of Marylanders aren't supportive of gambling expansion. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling. The poll, in which 570 Marylanders were surveyed…

Law ・ 02 March 2024

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Maryland's Gambling Landscape: Brick-and-Mortar Casinos Thrive Amid Online Ban

Are you intrigued by Maryland's complex gambling laws and their impact on both traditional and online bettors? This article delves into the state's current gambling statutes, the prospect of online gambling, and how Maryland compares with other states in embracing digital betting platforms. Maryland offers a mix of legal gambling options, including…

Industry ・ 01 March 2024

The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Southern Maryland Retailer Sells $41,780 Jackpot Ticket

In a stroke of luck that has become increasingly characteristic of the area, a Southern Maryland retailer has become the point of sale for the seventh progressive jackpot winner in the Maryland Lottery's FAST PLAY Gold Fish® game. The winning ticket, sold on February 28, amounted to a staggering $41780. Hardesty's Drive-In Liquors, located at 12190…

Winnings ・ 01 March 2024

US Bets

Maryland Senate Online Casino Hearing Mirrors House Discussion

Just two days after a lengthy discussion about online casino legalization in the Maryland House, a state Senate committee conducted a nearly identical hearing Wednesday. Wednesday's hearing in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee focused on SB 603, which aims to bring up to 12 mobile casino apps to Maryland. Licenses would be tethered to…

Law ・ 29 February 2024

CBS News

Are mobile casino games an economy booster, or addiction risk? Maryland lawmakers debate

BALTIMORE -- The possibility of playing casino table games on mobile devices is under debate in Annapolis, as lawmakers weigh the potential financial benefits against the risks of increased gambling addiction in Maryland. Some state legislators argue that mobile casino games could bring millions in revenue. Senator Ron Watson, representing District…

Mobile ・ 29 February 2024

pointspreads.com

Overview of Maryland House Online Casino Bill Hearings

While the legalization of online sports betting has become much more popular throughout the United States over the past few years, many states are still holding out for one reason or another. A major concern? How customers can bet right from their phones (or other smart devices) could impact existing brick-and-mortar casinos in states and the…

Finance ・ 29 February 2024

US Bets

Maryland Online Casino Discussions Ramp Up

The debate over legalizing online casinos in Maryland intensified Monday, as the House Ways and Means Committee met for several hours of detailed discussions about the pros and cons of mobile casino apps. Brick-and-mortar cannibalization, revenue projections, and problem gambling were all discussed. There wasn't a vote on House Bill 1319 during…

Law ・ 28 February 2024

Maryland Daily Record

Casino managers want iGaming in MD, but employees fear job loss

Maryland's casinos, as well as international gambling organizations, are pushing for state lawmakers to establish an internet gaming market. The proposal has a powerful sponsor in the House of Delegates that should ensure it advances from its committee to the full chamber, though it's unclear whether a similar proposal in the Senate will have the…

Law ・ 27 February 2024

hoodline.com

Michigan Topples New Jersey as Online Gambling Royalty, Bringing $354M

The digital dice are rolling in the Great Lakes State, as Michigan has been crowned the nation's king of online gambling. According to a recent report by the American Gaming Association (AGA), the state has seen $1.92 billion tossed into online betting pools, making it a joint leader with New Jersey in 2023. However, it's Michigan by a nose-or,…

Finance ・ 27 February 2024

Detroit Free Press

Michigan has largest online gambling market in America

A recent study found that people in Michigan gamble the most of any state - but they're not going into casinos. The American Gaming Association, a trade group for casinos in the United States, released a study detailing the revenue brought in from in-person and online gambling in 2023. According to the study, Michigan leads the nation in money…

Industry ・ 26 February 2024

AOL

Michigan has the largest online gambling market in America, study says

A recent study found that people in Michigan gamble the most of any state - but they're not going into casinos. The American Gaming Association, a trade group for casinos in the United States, released a study detailing the revenue brought in from in-person and online gambling in 2023. According to the study, Michigan leads the nation in money…

Industry ・ 26 February 2024

Card Player

New York Casino Workers Express Concerns With Online Gaming Plans

After a successful launch of online sports betting in 2002, legislators in New York are now considering legalizing other forms of online gaming including poker. Sen. Joe Addabbo (D) has worked toward legalization since 2019 and recently introduced another bill as the state faces some major budget shortfalls. Those plans have now been met with some…

Industry ・ 26 February 2024

insider-gaming.com

What States Is BetMGM Casino Legal In?

This page contains references to offers from one or more of our partners. We may receive compensation when you click on those links and redeem an offer. Terms and conditions apply to the offers listed on this page. BetMGM Online Casino and Sportsbook are legal and available in a select number of States in the USA, including New Jersey, Michigan,…

Bonuses ・ 25 February 2024

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What States Is BetRivers Casino Legal In?

This page contains references to offers from one or more of our partners. We may receive compensation when you click on those links and redeem an offer. Terms and conditions apply to the offers listed on this page. You can play at BetRivers Casino online in several US States, including New Jersey. BetRivers might not have the widest reach in the…

Bonuses ・ 25 February 2024

CBS News

Maryland lawmakers propose legalizing online casino gambling with some pushback

BALTIMORE - A renewed push to legalize online casino gambling is making its way to the Maryland General Assembly. Lawmakers say bringing casino table games online could bring in millions of dollars to the state. While the benefits would be that it brings in money, some say they're worried it will only make the gambling addiction in Maryland…

Law ・ 23 February 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas Strip continues to lead nation as top gaming revenue generator

The Las Vegas Strip produced the most gaming revenue of any market in the United States in 2023, the American Gaming Association reported Tuesday. The nation's commercial casinos generated $66.52 billion - the third straight year of record performance - and a 10 percent increase from 2022. The Strip, with $8.83 billion and 7.2 percent over 2022…

Land-based ・ 21 February 2024

Eye On Annapolis

Maryland's Digital Dice Roll: The Evolution of Online Casinos in the State

The Maryland gambling landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of online casinos. Maryland, like many other states in the United States, has witnessed a dynamic evolution in its approach toward online gambling. Initially, it was reluctant to embrace the concept. However, it eventually grew to regulate and integrate…

Industry ・ 21 February 2024

foxbaltimore.com

Maryland lawmakers consider internet gambling legalization despite concerns from Casinos

WBFF - Fifteen years after Maryland lawmakers gave the green light for casino gambling, a new proposal seeks to allow gambling at home. Lawmakers are now considering whether to legalize internet gambling. It's a similar measure to one that the legislature failed to pass last year. The measure would allow almost anyone with a phone to gamble. "I can…

Law ・ 20 February 2024

Card Player

New Study Casts Doubt On Online Gaming Casino Cannibalization

As more states like Maryland, New York, Wyoming, and even Hawaii consider adding online gaming and poker, some in the casino industry have expressed concerns that the virtual gaming could "cannibalize" revenue and customers from live properties. However, a new study casts doubt on this thinking and instead reports that iGaming actually adds to…

Industry ・ 20 February 2024

Yogonet

New research challenges casino cannibalization concerns, advocates for online casinos as catalyst for growth

New research by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, commissioned by iDEA Growth, challenges concerns about casino cannibalization, asserting that the legalization of online casinos may, in fact, benefit existing brick-and-mortar establishments in a state. The study reveals that land-based casino revenue experiences an average quarterly increase of 2.44% after…

Law ・ 20 February 2024

Covers

New Report Confirms iGaming Boosts Revenue For Brick-And-Mortar Casinos

The report shows that online casinos tend to appeal to a moderately younger demographic compared to land-based casinos. iDEA commissioned a study from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) to conduct the most comprehensive analysis to date on how online gaming impacts land-based casino performance. The report shows that online casinos have a positive…

Industry ・ 17 February 2024

EGR

EKG report dismisses claims online casino regulation results in land-based cannibalization

Research commissioned by iDEA Growth and conducted by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) has claimed the addition of igaming poses no threat of cannibalization to existing bricks-and-mortar casinos in the US. As online casino legislation continues to falter in the US, with just six states having regulated the vertical to date, concerns have previously…

Law ・ 16 February 2024

pointspreads.com

Maryland Online Casino: Legislation & Potential Launch

Hey there, gamers! Get ready to level up, because Maryland is making moves to bring online casino action straight to your fingertips. Last week, Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary tossed her chips into the ring with House Bill 1319, a juicy piece of legislation that could pave the way for online gambling in the state. HB 1319 is set to hit the House Ways…

Law ・ 15 February 2024