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Ohio Casino Revenue Inches Up in June While Lawmakers Bet on Online Gaming Future

Gambling, NewsAugust 2, 2025221Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casino revenues in Ohio rose slightly in June compared to the same time last year, with a modest 0.5% increase. But the bigger buzz? A heated legislative push for legal online gambling — a move that could completely reshape the state’s gaming landscape. The Ohio Casino Control Commission’s latest numbers are in. While brick-and-mortar casinos…

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Play’n Go Secures Major Caesars Deal, Doubling Down on North American Casino Market

Casino, NewsJuly 31, 2025205Views 0Likes 0Comments

Swedish game maker Play’n Go has taken another big swing at the North American market, striking a high-profile deal with Caesars Entertainment. This new alliance brings some of Play’n Go’s most popular slot titles straight to players across four key regions. Players in Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey can now access titles like Reactoonz,…

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Historical Horse Racing Machines Hit a Wall in California as Tribal Influence Stalls New Lifeline

Gambling, NewsJuly 29, 2025191Views 0Likes 0Comments

Attorney General’s fantasy sports decision leaves California tracks struggling for survival, with tribal leaders signalling strong resistance to gambling expansion. California’s horse racing industry, already limping through a decade of decline, just hit another major roadblock. Hopes that Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines might provide a financial lifeline were dealt a blow this month, following…

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Nebraska Lawmakers Consider Expanding Sports Betting to Online Platforms

Betting, NewsMarch 11, 2025239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nebraska lawmakers are weighing a potential shift in the state’s gambling laws, one that could take sports betting beyond casino walls and onto mobile platforms. The proposal, backed by State Sen. Eliot Bostar, aims to let voters decide whether online sports betting should be legalized. Advocates see a major revenue opportunity, while opponents warn of…

Bally’s Abrupt Earnings Call Cancellation Sparks Analyst Caution

Casino, NewsMarch 10, 2025258Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bally’s Corporation unexpectedly pulled the plug on its fourth-quarter earnings call with just 15 minutes’ notice, raising eyebrows on Wall Street. But that didn’t stop analysts from weighing in. Some saw potential in the company’s long-term projects, while others pointed to immediate financial challenges and concerns over debt. Analysts React to Bally’s Last-Minute Cancellation Truist…

Full House Resorts Sees Revenue Spike but Struggles to Turn a Profit

Casino, NewsMarch 7, 2025229Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fourth-quarter earnings for Full House Resorts showed significant revenue growth, but profits remained elusive. The company reported a 21% increase in revenue, reaching $73 million, up from $60 million in the same period last year. Yet, despite the positive momentum, the company still posted a $12.3 million loss—unchanged from the previous year. Management pointed to…

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Virginia Lawmakers Push for Public Vote on Churchill Downs Gambling Facility Near Richmond

Games, NewsFebruary 25, 2025309Views 0Likes 0Comments

Plans for a new Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Henrico County may hit a roadblock unless residents get a say in its approval. The latest state budget proposal seeks to mandate public referendums for new gambling sites, stirring debate over community input and corporate influence. General Assembly Moves to Ensure Public Input Virginia lawmakers sent a…

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Tilman Fertitta Becomes Major Player at Wynn Resorts, Surpassing 10% Stake

Casino, NewsFebruary 25, 2025248Views 0Likes 0Comments

Wynn Resorts has officially filed a disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), confirming that billionaire Tilman Fertitta now owns more than 10% of the company’s shares. This move cements Fertitta as the casino giant’s largest shareholder, putting him ahead of Elaine Wynn, the ex-wife of founder Steve Wynn. Fertitta’s Growing Influence at Wynn…

GGPoker Crashes Midway Through $5 Million Tournament, Reschedule Announced

News, PokerFebruary 24, 2025252Views 0Likes 0Comments

GGPoker’s highly anticipated $5 million guaranteed poker event came to an abrupt halt on Sunday after the platform suffered a major technical meltdown. Players, including thousands of hopefuls battling for a shot at life-changing prizes, were left staring at frozen screens. The online poker giant has since apologized and confirmed a new date for the…

Culinary Union Backs Congressman Horsford’s Push to End Subminimum Wage, Taxation on Tips

Casino, NewsFebruary 23, 2025218Views 0Likes 0Comments

U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford is leading a charge to eliminate the subminimum wage and taxes on tips, a move that has gained strong backing from Nevada’s influential Culinary Union. While former President Donald Trump has floated a similar idea, Horsford is making it clear his version goes further—closing loopholes and ensuring workers see real benefits.…