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By Sadonna Price

Cosmopolitan VIP Members to Transfer to MGM Rewards July 30

July 9, 2024

Summary: Cybersecurity breach possibly delayed the transition by a few months. All Tier Points from July 30, 2023, to July 29, 2024, will transfer. Points will be doubled once they are on MGM Rewards. MGM Resorts announced this week that Identity Membership & Rewards members from The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas will be moved to MGM […]

By Sadonna Price

Delaware Welcomes Live Dealer Games via BetRivers-Evolution Deal

July 3, 2024

Summary: Delaware residents can finally enjoy live dealer games. The state’s monopoly operator expanded a content partnership with live dealer Evolution. As of July 2, live games are available at all Delaware Park Casino, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, and Harrington Raceway & Casino. The people of Delaware can finally enjoy live dealer online casino games […]

By Sadonna Price

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment to Apply for Iowa Gaming License

June 27, 2024

Summary: The application process can begin after June 30. If the license is approved, a casino and resort will be created on the Cedar River. Linn County residents want to see a casino come to the area. This week, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and Linn County Gaming Association announced that the Iowa Gaming Association would […]

By Sadonna Price

LVS Pushes for NYC Casino License with New 42-Year Lease

June 21, 2024

Summary: The lease would allow the Sands to operate, occupy, and control the site. The agreement does not include authorization to build a casino. Las Vegas Sands is one of several companies vying for a casino license in the state. Las Vegas Sands is pushing hard for a casino project at the site of the […]

By Sadonna Price

Live Poker is Making a Comeback in Pennsylvania

June 19, 2024

Summary: Hollywood Casino at Penn National will hire 30 poker dealers. Morgantown is also hiring poker dealers. Live poker has been non-existent since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Live poker is returning to casinos in Pennsylvania. This week, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course announced it is prepping to bring back the games […]

By Sadonna Price

HRC Northern Indiana, in the Lead for a 31st Month in a Row

June 18, 2024

Summary: Hard Rock Northern Indiana has kept its winning streak in terms of the highest monthly revenue totals in the state. According to the Indiana Gaming Commission, Hard Rock outpaces all other casinos for the 31st consecutive month. Statewide revenue reached $215 million in May. According to fresh data by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), […]

By Sadonna Price

Former MGM National Harbor Blackjack Dealer Indicted for Cheating

June 7, 2024

Summary: The scheme cost the casino $43,250. Smith faces embezzlement and theft charges. The case is the first of its kind for the MGM National Harbor. A former blackjack dealer at MGM National Harbor in Maryland is facing serious charges after begin caught cheating with other players. Thirty-one-year old Jamie Smith is accused of working […]

By Sadonna Price

Campaign for Fairer Gambling Reveals Illegal Gambling Stats

June 5, 2024

Summary: $9.5bn in illegal gambling reportedly took place in NJ, NY & MN. The figure is almost a quarter of the $40.92 billion in illegal gambling revenues in the US. Campaign for Fairer Gambling calls for federal assistance in shutting down illegal sites. The Campaign for Fairer Gambling and Yield Sec has unveiled a new […]

By Sadonna Price

Temporary Caesars Danville Casino Exceeds Expected Revenues

May 28, 2024

Summary: Danville earned almost $20 million in payments from the venue. Revenue is being used for school improvements, park updates, and economic development. The full-scale casino is expected to be even more successful. When the temporary Caesars Danville casino opened in Virginia in May of last year, officials expected it to do well. It was […]

By Sadonna Price

Queens State Senator Pressured to Support Metropolitan Park Near Citi Field

May 22, 2024

Summary: Queens state Senator Jessica Ramos has been urged by elected officials to back a state bill that would allow a casino hub. Ramos has been holding up the legislation that would give the green light for Metropolitan Park for months. The casino hub would be built near Citi Field as proposed by Mets owner […]