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Shooting Near Baltimore Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

One Dead, One Wounded at Shooting Outside of Baltimore Casino

The 26-year-old man was fatally shot multiple times and succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.
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Vote Against Tysons Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Fairfax Board Votes 5-4 To Oppose Tysons Future Tysons Casino Projects

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 5-4 to oppose any state-level legislation that would legalize a casino inside county lines.
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Will NY Approve Sweepstakes Ban?
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Will New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Approve Anti-Sweepstakes Casino Bill?

New York could gain roughly $80 million in annual funding if it regulates sweepstakes casinos instead of completely banning them.
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Fatal Shooting at MGM National Harbor
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Targeted Maryland Casino Shooting Leaves One Customer Dead

According to Prince George's County Police Chief George Nader, the shooter chased down a man, believed to be in his early 20s, while he was picking up food.
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Hard Rock Bet Launches in Michigan
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hard Rock Bet Launches iGaming, Online Sports Betting in Michigan

Up next, the company plans to “introduce itself” to its new players with a “TV, radio, digital, out-of-home” marketing campaign.
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New York Board Awards Casino Licenses
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New York Board Approves Three Retail Casinos for Launch, Final Vote Coming

The decision marks the end of a drawn-out process that began with 11 legitimate suitors, but only three available licenses.
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UK Gambling Revenue Soars as Tax Hikes Arrive
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

UK Implementing Gambling Tax Hike Amid Industry’s Rapid Growth

The new information revealed that betting companies brought in £12.6 billion ($16.7 billion) from different forms of gambling excluding lotteries.
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UK Gambling Ad Spend Hits $2.6bn
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

UK Gambling Companies Spent An Estimated $2.6bn On Advertising in 2024

Companies that were represented in the figure included sports betting, online casino, and slot machine operators who used print, multimedia, and affiliate marketing.
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Boston Casino Opposes iGaming Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Encore Boston Harbor, Massachusetts’ Largest Casino, Opposes iGaming Legalization

The casino, one of three licensed facilities in the Bay State, said that bringing legal online casinos into the state would "cannibalize" the retail market.
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Grand Casino Arena Signs Partner
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Grand Casino Arena, NHL’s Minnesota Wild Sign New Stadium Partner

The Minnesota Wild and Grand Casino Arena are teaming up with Clover Sport, a commerce platform designed for sports and entertainment venues.
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