A new deal sees the state of Florida continuing to receive gambling payments from the Seminole Tribe. After renewed negotiations, Governor Rick Scott and the Seminole Tribe have reached a […]
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Arkansas AG Rejects Driving Arkansas Forward Casino Amendment a 4th Time
Arkansas Attorney General rejects Driving Arkansas Forward’s proposal to see four casinos added to the state’s gambling industry.
Eldorado Resorts to Acquire Tropicana Entertainment for $1.85b
Eldorado Resorts acquires seven casino properties via $1.85b deal with Tropicana Entertainment, including the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City.
Hard Rock Opens Online Social Casino Prior to Land-Based Operations
Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City launches a new online social casino site ahead of land-based operations, providing players with an option for free play gaming.
China’s Elite Are Hopeful That Gambling Is Legalized on Island of Hainan
The elite of an island dubbed China’s Hawaii are hopeful that China’s president will eventually allow casinos that could rapidly transform it, bringing more tourists to the tropical destination.
Atlantic City Casinos See Profit Increase in 2017
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released data showing that casinos saw significant gains in 2017, with nearly $133m (£94m) more in gross operating profits than in 2016.
Singapore Gamblers Up 8% Since 2014
The number Singaporeans who gamble was up last year by 8% compared to 2014, according to a survey by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
Maryland Casinos Set New Revenue Record
March saw Maryland’s six privately owned casinos achieve a new single-month record for revenues.
PokerStars Blocks Washington State Residents from Play-Money Poker Site
PokerStars blocks US State of Washington residents from accessing its play-money online poker site in the wake of a state appellate court ruling declaring a social-casino offering to be a form of illegal online gambling. However, a statement from the state’s gaming regulators indicates little cause for worry.
Penn National Wins Second PA Satellite Casino License
Penn National Gaming has secured a second satellite casino license in the state of Pennsylvania with a bid of $7.5m, with the venue location between Lancaster and Reading.