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NJ Gov. Asks to Settle Casino Smoking
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New Jersey Gov. Asks Lawmakers to Settle Casino Smoking Debate

The Governor did not reveal her position on whether smoking should be authorized inside the nine casinos at the center of attention.
Industry
Maryland Moving to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Maryland House Approves Online Sweepstakes Casino Ban, Senate to Decide

The House of Delegates passed House Bill 295, which would ban these controversial gaming platforms from operating in the state.
Industry
Bus Crashes, Injures 33 Heading to Michigan Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

33 Injured, 2 Critically in Crash with Bus Heading to Michigan Casino

It then crossed the roadway and went over an embankment, resulting in more than 60 percent of the passengers being injured.
Industry
New Hollywood Aurora to Open in July
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

PENN Confirms Opening Date for Hollywood Aurora Casino in Illinois

The $360 million project has nearly completed its construction and will serve customers throughout the Chicago suburbs and surrounding areas.
Industry
Shooting Near WinStar OK Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

One Individual Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting at Oklahoma WinStar Casino

Officers responded to a call and eventually engaged the individual, with few details revealing what escalated the situation.
Industry
Massachusetts Halts iGaming Momentum
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Massachusetts Legislature Effective Kills iGaming Bill, Which Will Be Resubmitted

While the bill was effectively rendered useless for the remainder of the legislative session, it can be refiled in its current form when the next one begins.
Industry
Tysons Casino Bill Sent to VA Gov.
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Gov. Spanberger Has One Week to Decide on Fairfax Casino Bill

As Virginians await her decision, the Board of Supervisors is encouraging the Governor to strike down a bill it never wanted.
Industry
Maryland Reviewing iGaming Proposals
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Maryland Senate Does Not Vote On Proposals to Legalize Online Casinos

This is the third straight year that Sen. Ron Watson (D-23) has attempted to get a form of iGaming legislation over the line.
Industry
West Virginia Online Casinos Soar
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

West Virginia Online Casino Revenue Soars in February, up 41.6% YoY

According to the West Virginia regulator, the state’s online casinos combined to produce $37.1 million in revenue in February.
Financial News
Texas Voters Say No to Gambling
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Texas Primary Election Results Hurt Efforts to Legalize Casinos, Gambling

Numerous anti-gambling incumbents defeated pro-gambling challengers who were backed by Las Vegas Sands’ political action committees (PACs).
Industry