Industry News

By: Grant MitchellSands 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
By: Grant MitchellUtah 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
By: Grant MitchellNew 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
By: Grant MitchellMGM 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
By: Grant MitchellNorfolk 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
By: Grant MitchellProfessional 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
By: Grant MitchellMass. 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
By: Grant MitchellHard 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
By: Grant MitchellAnti-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
By: Grant MitchellSuspect 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