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Illinois Issues 65 Cease-and-Desists
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Illinois Gaming Board Sends Cease-and-Desists to 65 Sweepstakes Casinos

Recipients are accused of violating Illinois’ gaming laws and are required to shut down their illegal operations inside state lines or risk facing legal action.
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West Virginia Mulls iGaming Tax Hike
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

West Virginia Could Bump Online Casino Tax Rate to 25%

West Virginia's last full fiscal year (FY 2025) resulted in $7.5 billion in wagers, $307.7 million in revenue, and $46.2 million in tax collection.
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PA Involuntarily Bans 22 Gamblers
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Pennsylvania Gaming Board Bans 22 Adults from Casinos for Different Offenses

The new members of the excluded list cannot use regulated casinos in Pennsylvania, online sportsbooks, or video gaming terminals.
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Peoria Rejects Boyd Gaming Casino Settlement
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Peoria Rebuffs Casino Plan, Takes Legal Action Against Boyd Gaming

With the vote done and dusted, the city will continue a legal fight against Boyd Gaming. A successful vote would’ve put an end to the challenge.
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Hard Rock Bet Drops New Online Slot Game
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hard Rock Bet Launches Huff N’ Puff High Rise Online Casino Game in Michigan & New Jersey

Jackpots including Mini, Minor, Major, and the Grand prize, a 5,000x multiplier, the highest on any jackpot slot machine, are all in play.
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Virginia Forwards Online Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Senate Subcommittee Approves Online Casino Bill After Voting “No” Last Week

The next step for the bill is the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. If it passes their vote, it will advance to a hearing on the Senate floor.
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Maine Casino Sues Over iGaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Maine Casino Files Lawsuit Over “Racist” Tribal iGaming Launch

NOW: The casino is taking issue with the Maine Gambling Control Unit’s decision to allow the Wabanaki Nations the exclusive right to operate iGaming.
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Mother Not Charged for Death of Children at Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Detroit Mother Free After Children Died In Casino Parking Garage

The decision, announced on Wednesday, came after the Wayne County Prosecutor concluded there was insufficient evidence for charges to be presented.
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VA Rejects Online Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Votes Not To Approve Online Casino Proposal, But Optimism Remains

SB 195, which was already approved by the subcommittee, would establish the Virginia Gaming Commission to help with the regulatory operations.
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Sweepstakes Casino Bans Being Deliberated
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Tennessee and Indiana Target 'Gray Market' Sweepstakes Casinos with Potential Statewide Bans

Legislators in both Tennessee and Indiana presented legislation that would outlaw dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos.
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