Petersburg, Virginia is set to transform its entertainment landscape after voters overwhelmingly approved Cordish Companies’ plan to build a $597 million casino. With an impressive 81.5% in favor, residents made it clear they’re ready to welcome a world-class Live! Casino complex, which promises not only gaming but significant economic revitalization. After Richmond’s repeated rejections of […]
Missouri is on the brink of a major shift as voters look set to approve sports betting legalization, opening the door to a new and regulated gambling market by December. The approval of Amendment 2 will enable licensed operators to provide sports wagering in various forms, including online and mobile options. With a projected tax […]
Caesars Entertainment continues to expand its online gaming presence with the recent launch of the Horseshoe Online Casino in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. With New Jersey and Ontario expected to join by year’s end, Caesars is positioning the Horseshoe brand as a competitive force in key online casino markets across North America. Caesars Expands Horseshoe […]
A new record in campaign funding has been set in Arkansas, with over $30 million contributed to opposing campaigns regarding Issue 2, the ballot initiative that will decide the fate of the Pope County casino license. This unprecedented spending highlights the escalating stakes as stakeholders pour millions into their campaigns for and against the measure, […]
Bingo Blitz is adding a sparkle to the holiday season by partnering with the Hallmark Channel’s Christmas Cruise and launching festive advertisements featuring Drew Barrymore. As the official bingo sponsor for the Hallmark Christmas Cruise, Bingo Blitz will bring unique gaming experiences to passengers while spreading holiday cheer through a series of TV ads running […]
Ohio’s sports betting market reached a new high in September, with players wagering $863.0 million on sports, marking the highest monthly handle so far this year. According to data from the Ohio Casino Control Commission, this handle is a 25% increase from the same month last year and a significant 57.5% rise from August 2024. […]
The highly anticipated Massachusetts iLottery launch has hit a roadblock, with its debut delayed until April 2026 due to a $2.5 million funding shortfall. Originally slated to go live in 2025, the delay has raised concerns over the financial impact on programs like early childhood education, which were projected to benefit from the lottery’s revenue. […]
Sweepstakes casinos and social gaming are rapidly growing trends in the U.S. gambling industry, but these so-called “free” play models are drawing increasing scrutiny. Despite being marketed as non-monetary games, experts warn they could be contributing to problem gambling in younger generations. According to prominent gambling advocate Brianne Doura-Schawohl, the risks these platforms present to […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is facing a lawsuit from the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) for allegedly failing to share mandated gambling data with researchers. The lawsuit, filed in Suffolk Superior Court by PHAI, a non-profit organization known for high-profile cases in public health law, claims the MGC has neglected its responsibility under the […]
After years of contentious litigation, West Flagler and Associates has partnered with Florida’s Seminole Tribe to promote jai alai betting through the Seminoles’ Hard Rock Bet app. This partnership follows a lengthy court battle that concluded in June, when the US Supreme Court declined to hear West Flagler’s case against the 2021 Florida-Seminole compact. Now, […]