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By Tomas Medon

Illinois Casino Plans to Be Delayed for At Least Six Months

November 3, 2020

In late October, the Illinois Gaming Board held a virtual meeting where they ironed out several gaming-related issues. Perhaps the most notable takeaway from the virtual meeting was the announcement involving three applicants for a casino license. The board stated that these applicants will have to wait for at least six months before they receive […]

By Tomas Medon

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s Poker Room to Reopen on October 21

October 20, 2020

Live poker has been missing in action in the United States for the past several months due to the coronavirus pandemic. While online poker rooms stepped in to fill that void, it does not offer the same thrill that live poker does, something that many poker enthusiasts can agree on. Fortunately, things are beginning to […]

By Ameana Jones

DragonGaming™ Leads the Way in Slot Innovation

October 5, 2020

Groundbreaking casino gaming and management tools provider DragonGaming has sealed a partnership deal with Commission Kings and  their leading brand, BetOnline. This deal captures the company’s unflagging commitment to excellence by ing hands with iGaming industry veterans and delivering innovative new games with more titles already planned and under construction. BetOnline is an important entry […]

By Tomas Medon

Virginia Casino Plans Face Opposition as Referendum Approaches

September 22, 2020

Earlier this year, Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia ed a casino bill that made it possible for the creation of casinos in various cities around the state. However, for casinos to be set up in the qualifying cities, the residents had to weigh in on the matter first. That said, on November 3, voters […]

By Tomas Medon

Live! Casino Pittsburgh To Go Live in Late 2020

August 18, 2020

The Cordish Companies have some pretty big plans of the Keystone State and one of them is the mini-casino that is scheduled to launch later this year in the Pittsburgh area. Despite all that has happened due to the coronavirus pandemic, the development of the operator’s Live! Casino Pittsburgh is still underway which further affirms […]

By Tomas Medon

UK Gambling Venues to Remain Closed for At Least Two More Weeks

August 4, 2020

Just like many other parts of the world, the United Kingdom is still reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic despite the progress that has been made with regards to its containment. The number of casualties has been slowly decreasing and plans for the possible reopening of various parts of the economy were already […]

By Tomas Medon

More Popular Retail Casino Brands Reopen This Week

June 23, 2020

After months of no gambling action, casino lovers across several states in the United States are now returning to the gaming tables thanks to the reopening of several retail gambling venues. Plans to revitalize the land-based casino industry have been underway for quite a while but the implementation of these plans has been relatively slow […]

By Grant Mahon

Hard Rock’s Bristol Casino Receives Massive from Residents

May 26, 2020

Last Thursday, the Bristol, Virginia City Council held a public hearing to discuss Hard Rock’s proposed casino project. This project has been a pretty big deal for the city and the operator which makes it one of the biggest developments not just in Bristol but in Virginia as a whole. During the hearing, the City […]

By Elaine West

Indiana To Offer Legal Betting on the Academy Awards

January 24, 2020

Novelty betting has finally come to Indiana thanks to a recent decision by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). On Wednesday, the gambling regulator officially made betting on the Academy Awards legal. As such, beginning this year, the residents of Indiana will be allowed to place bets on the Oscars at any legal and regulated sportsbook. […]

By Ameana Jones

Hard Rock Kicks Off Construction of Casino in Indiana

January 10, 2020

On Thursday, January 9, Hard Rock Casino and Spectacle Entertainment officially broke ground on a $300 million casino in Gary, Indiana. The gambling property which is currently under construction will be the gaming operator’s 14th casino and Indiana’s very first land-based gambling venue. Unsurprisingly, the launch event was graced by a number of public figures […]