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Unique Discount for Canadian Guests in Las Vegas
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Casino Boss Says Canadian and US Dollars Will Be Treated Equally

That means that Canadian guests will pay the same rate as Americans without needing to exchange their dollars for the more powerful American equivalent.
Las Vegas
Proposal Could Legalize Tysons Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Senate Leader Reintroduces Tysons Corner, Fairfax County Casino Bill

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission found that a northern Virginia casino could generate $155 million in annual tax revenue for the state.
Industry
Sphere Could Drop Next to MGM National Harbor
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Las Vegas Sphere Proposal Set for MGM National Harbor Site

Local leaders said the project could bring hundreds of millions in revenue and thousands of jobs, as well as become a draw for major events.
Industry
Petersburg Casino Opening on Thursday
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Fifth Virginia Casino Will Open on Thursday With Live! in Petersburg

The facility will serve as a stop-gap until the permanent location opens in what is estimated to be late 2027 or early 2028.
Industry
Bally's Might Not Meet 2026 Chicago Deadline
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Bally’s Chicago Not on Schedule, Could Use Extension to 2027

Bally’s is servicing casino gamblers at the temporary casino thanks to its temporary gaming license, which was already extended once.
Industry
Snoop Dogg Launches Sweepstakes Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Snoop Dogg Unveils Personalized Sweepstakes Online Casino

The casino is described as a first-of-its-kind gaming experience for casino customers with a passion for hip-hop and music culture.
Industry
Maine Considers Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Maine Legislators Consider Anti-Sweepstakes Casino Bill

Milton Champion, the Maine Gambling Control Unit executive director, presented a bill that would ban all unlicensed gaming platforms.
Industry
Grand Casino Arena Removes ICE Signs
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Grand Casino Arena Removed Anti-ICE Signs Before PWHL Hockey Game

The casino-branded arena is just about 10 miles away in Saint Paul from where a local resident was shot and killed by an ICE officer.
Industry
Virginia Could Legalize Online Casinos
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Delegate Files Online Casino Bill With Up to 15 Possible Skins

HB 161 would allow online casino skins to receive five-year operational licenses, available for $500,000 upfront and $250,000 for every renewal.
Industry
FL Sen. Wants DEI Out of Gaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Florida Senator Aims to Eliminate DEI, Increase Illegal Gaming Penalties

Sen. Clay Yarborough (R-Nassau) is hoping to remove the controversial DEI policies from the state’s gaming framework during the 2026 legislative session.
Industry