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MGM Resorts sues Interior Department over decision to allow Connecticut tribes to operate an East Windsor casino
The battle over expanded gambling in Connecticut took a new turn Wednesday when MGM Resorts sued the U.S. Interior Department, accusing i...
Casinos in Oklahoma Start to Reopen
Some casinos in Oklahoma have started to reopen.
Thunderbird Casino in Norman is officially open for business, but with strict rules in ...
Angel Of The Winds will be the first casino to reopen in Western Washington
Angel Of The Winds Casino is reopening Wednesday at 3 p.m., with new safety restrictions in place for all customers and employees. The St...
Arkansas' Oaklawn Park to Reopen Casino May 18
Oaklawn Park plans to reopen its casino on May 18, pursuant to an Arkansas Department of Health directive.
"We are glad the Governor has...
Socially distant gambling debuts at Florida casino with glass barriers, temperature checks
Gamblers got good news in Florida on Thursday as one casino in the state reopened following the coronavirus closure.
The Seminole Hard R...
Missouri casinos set to open June 1
Missouri's 13 casinos reopening delayed through June 1
The Missouri Gaming Commission pushed the reopening date another two weeks on Wed...
Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel reopened its gaming on Friday with many health precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Coeur d’Alene Casino Reopens in Idaho to Eager Players, Safeguards in Place
Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel reopened its gamin...
Virginia's General Assembly to discuss amended casino legislation today
Virginia's General Assembly to discuss amended casino legislation today Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the 40-member Senate is...
Mohegan remains committed to Greek casino plan despite pandemic
ATHENS, May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. casino operator Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment said on Monday it remains fully committed to opening a ...
Maryland Casinos Generate $68.7 Million During March
For immediate release
April 3, 2020
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@mary...
Five of Maryland’s six casinos saw year-over-year gains in gaming revenue in February
Gaming revenue generated by all six casinos totaled $151.3 million, up 10.6% from a year earlier. Maryland’s take on that total is $62.9 ...
Casino layoffs account for more than 3,500 jobs lost in Baltimore area
A new notice filed with the state puts a number on the job losses at one of Maryland's biggest casinos since the coronavirus pandemic for...
The Virginia Senate has rejected a House substitute of Senate Bill 36, which would legalize casino gambling in the state
Virginia Senate Rejects House Changes to Casino Bill
House voted for Senate’s bill with changes, Senate rejected modifications
Confer...
Golden Nugget Represents Another Sports Betting Win for Scientific Games as the Company Continues to Build its Industry Leading Roster of Premier Sports Betting Partners
Golden Nugget Represents Another Sports Betting Win for Scientific Games as the Company Continues to Build its Industry Leading Roster of...
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's revised gambling pitch envisions $1.2B in revenue for city casino
In a pitch to lawmakers in Springfield on Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pegged the estimated revenue for a Chicago casino at $1.2...
Buenos Aires City releases implementation guidelines for sports betting and online casinos
The enforcement rules govern the operation within the Buenos Aires City territory of online gambling modalities such as casino, bingo, po...
Ohio casinos, racinos hit jackpot in smashing January gambling record
Gambling revenue, after paying out winnings, totaled a record $167.5 million in January at Ohio's 11 casinos and racinos.
CLEVELAND, Ohi...
Virginia casino bill passes appropriations committee, will go to Senate & House floors
RICHMOND, Va. — The HB 374 casino bill went before the Virginia House Appropriations Committee on Friday night and passed by a vote of 17...
New group starts ad campaign challenging how much casinos are giving back to the state
New group starts ad campaign challenging how much casinos are giving back to the state
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The casino industry in Okla...
Closure of Maryland Casinos Reduces Revenues, Contributions to the State
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May 5, 2020
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryland....
IGT Wins "Slot Provider of the Year" and "Best Slot Game" Awards During ICE London
IGT Wins "Slot Provider of the Year" and "Best Slot Game" Awards During ICE London
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Las Vegas Sands confident Coronavirus impact won’t slow Macau redevelopment projects
The widespread impact of the deadly Coronavirus, which has seen visitation to Macau plummet by around 80% during the Chinese New Year hol...
Scientific Games launched its newest hot slot, Ultra Hot Mega Link™
SCIENTIFIC GAMES LAUNCHES ULTRA HOT MEGA LINK™ SLOTS
Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino Hosts Exclusive Launch Event
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Michigan: Upper Peninsula casino plans phased reopening starting May 6 despite governor’s order
HARRIS, MI – While non-tribal casinos have been ordered to remain closed through May 28 to curb the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, at le...
Ohio casino revenue hits all time high
Ohio gamblers are out in force as revenue at the 4 casinos and 7 racinos in the state rose to a record high.
The Ohio Lottery and Casino...
Scientific Games Brings Free Rounds iGaming Feature to New Jersey
Scientific Games Brings Free Rounds iGaming Feature to New Jersey
LAS VEGAS – January 22, 2020 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: ...
Georgia Poll Shows Peach State Voters Support Casinos, Want Sports Betting
A new poll indicates support for casino gaming in Georgia is modestly increasing, while a clear majority of voters favor allowing sports ...
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Not Tipping Hand on Casino Legislation, But Open to Discussion
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) isn’t saying whether he would sign a casino bill placed on his desk during the 2020 legislative sessi...
Maryland Casinos Generate $149.1 Million During December
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January 6, 2020
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryl...
Butler National Corporation extends lottery gaming contract in Kansas
Butler National Corporation extends lottery gaming contract in Kansas
Butler National Corporation, a provider of professional management...