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By: Grant MitchellFifth 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.

By: Grant MitchellBally’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.

By: Grant MitchellSnoop 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.

By: Grant MitchellMaine 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.

By: Grant MitchellGrand 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.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia 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.

By: Grant MitchellFlorida 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.

By: Grant MitchellWoman Robbed Chick-Fil-A, Used Money to Gamble at Nearby Casino
The incident, which occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, ended with the woman crashing into several trees.

By: Grant MitchellMan Arrested for Threatening to Bomb Harrah’s Casino in Nevada
Seth Maybee of South Lake Tahoe, California, called Harrah’s Casino in Stateline, Nevada, informing them of his plans to release a bomb on their facility.

By: Grant MitchellMaine Gov. Janet Mills Encouraged to Veto Online Casino Bill
The poll also found that “Many Mainers” indicated they would consider the issue central to their voting decision during the next election.