Casino

The Oklahoma Legislature is back in session, and with it comes another round of proposals to bring legal sports betting to the state. Once again, lawmakers are looking at ways to allow Native American tribes to operate sportsbooks—a concept that has been introduced before but has never made it to a final vote. Lawmakers Take Another…

Renowned restaurateur “Famous” Dave Anderson is setting his sights on a project that blends history, high stakes, and high-end dining. His latest pitch? A luxury restaurant and casino with a roaring ’20s twist, centered around the infamous Al Capone’s Hideout in Wisconsin. A Bold Proposal With a Nod to the Past Anderson, the founder of the…

Developers in Cedar Rapids wasted no time turning plans into action. Just a day after securing a long-sought gaming license, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, marking the start of construction for the $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center. If all goes…

Casinos are synonymous with bright lights, endless entertainment, and an electric atmosphere. But behind the glamour, they are also energy-hungry giants, consuming massive amounts of power to keep the games rolling. With sustainability becoming a hot topic, the question is—should the industry start placing bigger bets on green energy? The High Stakes of Energy Consumption Casinos…

Evolution, the online casino technology giant, has posted a record-breaking €2.21 billion in revenue for the 2024 financial year, marking a 23.1% increase from the previous year. The company’s full-year earnings, published today (30 January), highlight continued dominance in the live casino sector alongside moderate growth in its random number generator (RNG) business. Despite facing operational…

Attorney General Rob Bonta had barely settled into his role as California’s top law enforcement official when a hefty campaign donation landed in his coffers. The donor? A prominent Southern California casino under investigation by his own office. A Well-Timed Contribution In May 2021, just one month after Bonta was sworn in as Attorney General, the…

You’ve probably seen them—the flashy TV ads calling for lawmakers to “let Texans vote on destination resorts.” They’re everywhere, from primetime slots to social media feeds. But who’s really behind this push, and what’s the endgame? The PAC Behind the Push The Texas Destination Resort Alliance (TDRA) is a political action committee (PAC) with one clear…

A thrilling weekend in Tulsa saw the $800 RunGood Poker Series Main Event break records, attracting 517 entrants and generating a massive $361,900 prize pool. As the dust settled after ten hours of intense competition, Kansas poker player Brian Craig emerged victorious, defeating a field of hopefuls vying for the prestigious black championship ring. Craig’s win…

Florida's efforts to bring commercial casinos and sportsbooks closer to reality managed to escape a critical legislative hurdle this week. State lawmakers adjourned a special session Monday without addressing a controversial proposal that could have ended citizen-driven ballot initiatives—effectively saving the gaming industry's ambitions, at least temporarily. Quick Adjournment Halts Threat to Citizen-Driven Measures The Florida…

Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has taken a bold step toward redefining gaming and entertainment in Queens. On January 23, the casino operator hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its grand lobby to unveil its Experience Center, a pivotal showcase of its $5 billion redevelopment vision. A Bold Vision Unveiled in Queens The Experience Center is…