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The Coquille Indian Tribe wasted no time opening their Class II casino in Medford, Oregon, following federal approval last week. Gaming commenced on Sunday, marking a pivotal moment in the tribe's 12-year-long efforts to establish this venture. However, the move has sparked controversy and legal action from rival tribes, intensifying a dispute over gaming rights…

Jared Bleznick, a well-known figure in the poker world and an avid sports card collector, experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during the Season 14 premiere of High Stakes Poker on PokerGO. What started as a promising night for Bleznick ended in a gut-wrenching $450,000 loss, setting a dramatic tone for the season. The Heavy Hitters at…

Hard Rock Casino Rockford has solidified its standing in the Illinois gaming landscape with a significant leap in revenue following its move to a permanent location. The casino's earnings for 2024 have soared, crossing the $100 million mark — a remarkable improvement from its 2023 total of just over $69 million, achieved while operating out…

A new bill in Virginia’s House of Delegates is stirring controversy, proposing the creation of a commission to manage and distribute tax revenue generated by a proposed casino in Petersburg. While proponents see the legislation as a step towards equitable regional development, local officials in Petersburg have expressed concern over potential financial impacts on the…

The U.S. Department of the Interior gave the green light to the Coquille Indian Tribe’s long-planned casino project in Medford, Oregon, marking the end of a 13-year approval process. This final decision, issued on January 10, clears the path for the tribe to proceed with their plans, despite ongoing opposition from other tribes and political…

Craig Ashley has added another accolade to his poker career, winning a $5,000 World Poker Tour (WPT) passport at the Free Poker Network (FPN) Desert Dash-for-Cash National Championship. Held at the Golden Nugget in North Las Vegas, the one-day $200 WPT Passport event saw Ashley emerge victorious after a fierce final table showdown. Along with…

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is setting the stage for its second festival of the year at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California. While the current action unfolds in Oklahoma at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant, players on the West Coast are gearing up for their own poker spectacle, which kicks…

Kentucky could soon move beyond its reliance on historical horse racing machines if new legislation to permit full-service casinos gains traction. Representative Thomas Huff has proposed House Bill 33, a game-changing move that seeks to reshape the state’s gambling landscape by introducing traditional casinos with a 21% revenue tax. Kentucky's Leap Toward Traditional Casinos For years,…

The team behind "The Coney," a casino proposed for Brooklyn’s Coney Island, has unveiled a $200 million community trust fund aimed at revitalising the area. The announcement comes just ahead of a public hearing to gauge local support for the ambitious project. Community Trust Fund: A $200M Promise Developers have committed to creating a trust fund…

Casino visitation dipped in December, with foot traffic down 4.8% compared to the same month last year, according to a report from Jefferies Equities Research. The decline reflects lingering challenges from competition, economic factors, and uneven recovery across markets. December’s performance also underscores a 10.5% drop in foot traffic compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019,…