Location: Montana

Gaming and hospitality company Golden Entertainment announced Monday that it entered into definitive agreements to sell its slot machine business in Nevada and Montana to J&J Ventures Gaming for cash consideration of $322.5 million, plus $39 million of estimated purchased cash at closing. J&J Ventures Gaming, a privately held Illinois-based…

BILLINGS - Montana is seeing a rising interest in gambling, according to new numbers coming from the American Gaming Association. The organization tallied up about $60 billion in revenue for the commercial gaming sector statewide in 2022, surpassing the previous record of $53 billion set in 2021. Those numbers aren't too surprising for Josh Benson,…

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee announced plans Wednesday to reopen its high-end Dream Dance Steakhouse on Jan. 18. Dream Dance, which has been closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume operations with the same upscale food and beverage program it's long been known for, including prime cuts sourced from the Allen Brothers…

Today's column is less technical and more about "how I do things" that aren't specifically related to video poker. Most of you have heard of Adele, one of the premier singers of our time. She is performing a series of concerts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and I was invited to receive two tickets. Bonnie's daughter, Joyce, is a huge fan, so we…

ONE lucky state is just weeks away from its second'early bird' lotto drawing - having already made one big winner six-figures richer this week. The next drawing has been set for December 16 and players in these other lucky states could be next. The Montana Lottery held its "early bird" lottery drawing on Friday, November 25, KRTV reports. A drawing…

A career thief who took and used another gambler's reward card has been awarded $1.732million in damages after a jury found the casino at fault for not preventing the serious beating he was given by the gambler's husband... 37-year-old Montana Gunhus was left with serious injuries after the attack, and a jury this week awarded Gunhus a total of…

Gambling enthusiasts enjoy playing slots and other games in both online casinos and in brick-and-mortar establishments. Ultimately it always comes down to personal preference, and each approach has its benefits. That being said, there are land-based gambling parlors that are worth visiting, even if you aren't a fan of these games. They are real…

A jury has awarded $1.7m to an Iowa man who was beaten at the Isle Casino in Waterloo in January 2021. Montana Gunhus' attorneys were seeking $2m in compensation from the casino where the 36-year-old was subject to an attack by a fellow patron. Attorney Jordan Talsma claimed that the casino was gambling with the safety of the public and does not…

Taking initiative is sometimes a great idea, however, when it comes along with inflicting serious damage on someone else, it's usually a good idea to have someone stop you before it's too late. Williams is going to pay the price for taking matters into his own hands, according to jury's decision. Montana Gunhus, 36, was attacked in a Waterloo…

WATERLOO - Jurors have sided with an Evansdale man in his lawsuit against a Waterloo casino where he was attacked by another patron in January 2021. Attorneys for Montana Gunhus, 36, asked the jury for a $1.98 million verdict during closing arguments on Monday. "The casino was gambling with the public's safety," said Jordan Talsma, who is…

The office of the inspector general (OIG) released Wednesday a report that found former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied repeatedly to federal officials. He first raised red flags in early 2017, when the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes had submitted a request for federal approval to build a gambling facility in East Windsor, Connecticut.…

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - An internal watchdog says former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied to investigators about conversations he had with lobbyists, lawmakers and other officials regarding a bid by two Indian tribes to operate a casino in Connecticut. A report released Wednesday by Inspector General Mark Greenblatt…

Jackpocket, the first licensed third-party lottery app in the US, announced a new partnership with the famous MLB team New York Mets. Announced on Tuesday, the new collaboration sees the company become an Official Digital Lottery partner of the team. Under the terms of the new deal, Jackpocket gained the rights to use New York Mets logos. The…

Drake and French Montana have made a lot of magic in the past on songs like "No Stylist," "Pop That," "No Shopping," and Rick Ross' "Stay Schemin,'" and now the two friends are turning their winning streak to the roulette table. On the evening of Monday, July 11th, Champagne Papi hosted his second Twitch live stream event with his online casino…

Rap superstar Drake has now started his own Twitch channel - sort of. As part of his partnership with betting site Stake, he has joined the gambling meta on the Amazon-owned platform. The gambling meta on Twitch is as popular as it is controversial. Relegated to the'slots' category, which Twitch doesn't even have a category image for, it has become…

The leading lottery app, Jackpocket, announced its entry into a new jurisdiction. The first licensed third-party lottery app in the US revealed it debuted in the regulated market of Montana. The recent launch marks the 12th US state where Jackpot is available. Previously, the app entered other major markets such as New Jersey, Colorado, New York…

Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the US to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, announced its launch in Montana, offering lottery fans a new way to play. Lottery players in Montana can place ticket orders for beloved lottery games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Montana Cash,…

New footage of the cancelled open-world game Scarface: Empire, the sequel to 2006's Scarface: The World is Yours, has appeared online, showing both concept art and some gameplay mechanics, in a video published by the aptly named Mafia Game Videos. Crime and gangster video games have been big business since the original Grand Theft Auto was released…

According to a recent proposal made by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the Illinois-based terminal operator and video slot machine supplier Accel Entertainment is eligible to apply for a two-year license in Nevada. Accel Entertainment's headquarters are located in Chicago. With this license, Accel will be able to provide its slot machines and…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has held a licensing hearing for a proposed $140 million takeover of Century Gaming -Nevada's second-largest slot route operator- by Illinois-based firm Accel Entertainment. Regulators recommended that Accel receive a two-year gaming license after Century's leadership eased worries in regards to the transaction…

After putting on shows in main events against Cody Garbrandt and Jose Aldo, Rob Font returns to center stage this Saturday evening (April 30, 2022) to face another lethal finisher in Marlon Vera. UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, also hosts a Heavyweight tussle pitting Jake Collier against Andrei Arlovski and a battle of Featherweight finishers…

Barrett Duke currently serves as executive director with the Montana Southern Baptist Convention, with which the Missouri Baptist Convention has formed an ongoing missions partnership. Previously, he served as vice president for Public Policy and Research at the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. It is estimated…

The business noted that - due to the lack of casino activity in these markets during the comparable period - year-on-year comparisons were difficult. Even among casinos that did accept customers, Casino Crans-Montana in Switzerland was only open for 13 days and the Djerba Casino in Tunisia operated under a curfew. As a result, only online gaming in…

There's no doubt you've seen the many casinos that line the streets here in Billings, and it's highlighted a very serious problem issue of gambling addiction. I personally have seen people go through it and it never comes out good, but I wanted to know where Montana in general ranks in terms of the severity of gambling addiction. Bad news everyone,…

Belgian gambling brand Circus Casino has reportedly entered the land-based casino market in Switzerland after finalizing an arrangement to buy a majority interest in that nation's modest Casino de Crans-Montana property. According to a source, the enterprise owned by Liege-headquartered Ardent Group has paid an undisclosed amount of cash so as to…

Circus Casino France has become the majority shareholder of Switzerland's Crans-Montana casino. Through the acquisition of shares held by France's Partouche, Circus Casino has entered the Swiss market. The operator now possesses a 57.24% stake in the Alpine property, with the remaining percentage owned by the communes of Crans-Montana, Lens and…

Manhattan's Planning Board is set to consider a request from Jackpot Casino Group to open up in the Montana's town once again. The request for the town to change its zoning code would allow Jackpot to establish a casino at 110 S. Broadway, and is set to be heard at the board's January 19 meeting at 7 p.m., reports Kilgore News Herald. The potential…

It's a busy time for the town of Manhattan. Jackpot Casino is still gambling on being able to open up in town, and DISH TV wants to possibly put up to six of its own antennae on the town's water tower. Next up in the order of business is a rehearing by the Planning Board of Jackpot Casino's request for the city to change its zoning code, which…

LOUISVILLE, Ky (WDRB) -- The Powerball jackpot will increase after nobody picked all the winning numbers Monday night. The jackpot was $561.3 million Monday night, an increase of more than $40 million since Saturday. The winning numbers were 2, 13, 32, 33 and 48. The Powerball was 22 and the PowerPlay multiplier was 2x. Powerball said there was a…

A murder-suicide at a Montana casino has left three people dead. The incident took place on Saturday inside the Stateline Casino in Bainville, when a gunman killed two people at the property before proceeding to fatally shoot himself. The three people reportedly knew each other, but the authorities have not yet released any names. There were no…

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has expanded its Washington State sports betting footprint after announcing its PlaySports platform will power sports wagering at Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort in Arlington. Stock market news site Seeking Alpha shared news of IGT's September 28 agreement with the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians-owned casino…

If you're addicted to movies, you're probably familiar with many movie-inspired games you can play with your friends when you get together. But movie buffs might find it hard to find good movie-themed games online. And although such games are a rare occurrence online, you'll find plenty of high-quality slots and MMOs based on some of the most…