Industry News

Sands-Backed Texas Candidate Loses
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Sands Casino-Backed, Pro-Gambling Texas Lawmakers Loses Senate Election

John Huffman, whose campaign was fueled by millions of dollars from casino groups, was one of three candidates who were up for consideration for the position
Nov 05, 2025
Industry
Utah Sues 15 Sweepstakes Casino Operators
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Utah Files 15 Class-Action Lawsuits Against Social Casino Operators

The Beehive State maintains some of the strictest gambling laws in the nation, which makes it an attractive landing spot for social casino operators.
Nov 05, 2025
Legal
Poll Reveals Indianans Oppose iGaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New Study Shows Indiana Voters Likely to Oppose iGaming Legalization

Women, college graduates, and both Democrats and Republicans all expressed at least 68 percent majority opposition to legalization.
Nov 04, 2025
Industry
MGM Addresses High Prices
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

MGM President Calls Out Company Pricing, Such As $26 Water Bottle

According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, local visitation declined 11 percent year-over-year in June and 6.7 percent in August.
Oct 30, 2025
Industry
Norfolk to Open Temporary Casino by Nov. 15
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Norfolk Casino Group Granted Temporary Operators License for Nov. 15 Launch

The operators behind a Norfolk, Virginia casino project were granted gaming licenses via a unanimous vote by the Virginia Lottery Board on Wednesday afternoon.
Oct 29, 2025
Industry
Poker Pro Warned of Billups' Scam
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Professional Poker Player Warned of Chauncey Billups, Mafia’s Gambling Scandal

Berkey became suspicious after his friends continually lost to players who were “So bad,” and he eventually accused them of cheating.
Oct 27, 2025
Industry
Mass. Senate Votes Against Springfield Funding
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Mass. Senate Will Not Restore $3M in Casino Mitigation Funding to Springfield

The Springfield City Council during an emergency meeting on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution that asked the Senate to reimburse the mitigation funds.
Oct 23, 2025
Industry
Hard Rock Bet Hopes to Join Michigan
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hard Rock Bet Online Casino Hopes to Join Michigan by November

The website said to “stay tuned” for information regarding new offers from Michigan online casino customers, pending MGCB approval.
Oct 22, 2025
Industry
Anti-Casino Town Hall Hosted in Flushing
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Anti-Casino Town Hall in Queens Draws State Officials and 200 Visitors

The topic of discussion was New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park in Queens, which could be licensed as soon as December.
Oct 21, 2025
Industry
Suspect Arrested at Foxwoods Casino Resort
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Suspect Illegally Detained Two Visitors at Foxwoods Resort Casino in CT

The authorities responded to the property in Mashantucket, Connecticut after there were reports that an individual “unlawfully restrained” two others.
Oct 21, 2025
Legal