Month: January 2025

Betting on sports may be legal there, but Mississippi online sports betting is a totally different animal. After quickly moving through their House of Representatives, the Mississippi Sports Wagering Act died in the Senate. Undeterred, legislators are preparing to open the 2025 legislative session soon, with the issue of mobile sports bets at the top
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The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) is preparing to open a temporary casino in Benzie County, Michigan, marking a significant development for the tribe as it explores future opportunities in the region. The new gaming facility, named Crystal Shores Casino, will debut on January 22, 2024, following a members-only soft opening on January 18-19. This will be
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Digital natives are often defined as a generation that was born with access to the internet, and that audience–compromising young Millennials and Gen Z–represents a critical and growing segment for online gambling operators. With digital natives aging into the industry’s Goldilocks zone, stakeholders must increasingly understand how to acquire, engage, and retain this emerging customer.
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Las Vegas resort fees are on the rise… again! It was just last year at this time when we reported a very similar story. Is the “Raising of the Fees” becoming an annual event? We hope not! Find out which Strip properties have hiked their prices, discover tips to avoid these extra charges, and learn
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The decision came after Graton Rancheria, which operates the Bay Area’s largest casino, filed for an injunction seeking to prevent the U.S. Department of the Interior from finalizing its approval process. The Graton tribe argued that the federal government had not adequately consulted with them during the land review process, especially regarding cultural surveys required under the National Historic
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The Thai cabinet has taken a significant step toward legalizing casinos by approving the Entertainment Complex Bill, a draft law designed to invigorate the country’s tourism sector and combat illegal gambling. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the move on Monday, emphasizing the bill’s potential to drive investment and economic growth while creating thousands of jobs.
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A Macau-based investor, Xingchun Wang, has raised his stake in Australia’s embattled Star Entertainment Group, increasing his shareholding to 6.52% after purchasing an additional 28.7 million shares for AU$3.16 million ($1.96 million) in the past 24 hours. This move makes Wang one of the largest shareholders in the casino operator as it faces significant financial challenges.
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Circa Sports’ professional football contests, Circa Survivor and Circa Million VI, came to an exciting close over the weekend. After a thrilling season, the sports betting venture will pay out a record-breaking $20,266,000 amongst contests winners. The largest prize pot in history, totaling $14,266,000, will be awarded to the eight winners of Circa Survivor. All
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Thailand’s government has taken a significant step towards legalizing gambling with the approval of a controversial bill that would permit casinos to operate within entertainment complexes. The proposal, which aims to enhance tourism and address illicit gambling, marks a shift in the country’s longstanding approach to gaming laws. The draft law, approved by the Thai
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The French government has put plans to legalize online casinos on hold following opposition from the country’s physical casino industry and organizations concerned about gambling addiction.  France remains one of only two European Union countries, alongside Cyprus, to prohibit online casinos. Despite this, an estimated three million French residents engaged in online gambling in 2023
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We first mentioned the Durango Casino in one of our weekly news videos back 2022 when it was still just an idea. The property has only been open since December of 2023, but already their owner, Station Casinos, in preparing for a $116 million expansion as part of the second phase of development. Construction for
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Chicago’s ambitious attempt to ease its financial struggles through a casino has not yielded the expected results, according to a recent City Council report. The temporary casino at River North’s Medinah Temple, which opened in September 2023, has significantly underperformed, with only $63.2 million in new tax revenue generated in the past 16 months. Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski presented these figures during
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The much-anticipated LCB Awards 2024 live stream has officially unveiled the winners across eight competitive categories. This annual celebration honors the iGaming industry’s finest, recognizing standout brands for their contributions to this rapidly growing field. This year, categories included Best Online Casino, Helping Hand, Rising Star, Prime Perks, Live Dealer Games, Members Choice, Gamecraft Mastery,
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