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Petersburg Casino Has Strong Start
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Petersburg, Virginia Casino Posts Strong First 10-Day Revenue Total

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia generated close to $4.7 million in adjusted gross revenue during its first week and a half, according to figures from the state.
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One Week to Decide on Fairfax Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Senate Approves Fairfax County Casino Bill, Which Advances to the House

The bill previously tied the casino's planned location to Tysons, although that was unexpectedly stripped from the legislation last week.
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MGM National Harbor
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

MGM National Harbor Unveils New High Limit Gambling Room With Slots and Table Game

Customers can now officially experience the new 4,000 square feet of gaming space, bringing the total to more than 14,000 square feet.
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Indiana Could Relocate Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Indiana Forwards Bill to Relocation Casino in Ohio County to Several Possible Homes

The bill would allow the Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana, to move its campus to a selection of new host cities.
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Tysons Location Stripped from VA Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Senate Strips Tysons Location Requirement from Casino Bill

Previously, the bill contained specific language that effectively restricted the build site to Tysons, although that is now gone.
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California Restricts Blackjack at Cardrooms
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Tribes Celebrate as California Restricts “Blackjack-Style” Games at Cardrooms

Attorney General Rob Bonta said that the regulations were submitted on Dec. 23, 2025, and were finally approved last week.
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Hard rock Atlantic City $50m Investment
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hard Rock Invests $50 Million Into Atlantic City Casino Upgrades

When all is said and done, guests will enjoy new hotel rooms, suites and penthouses, updated corridors and decorations, restaurant upgrades, and more.
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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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