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By Sadonna Price

Mississippi Couple Charged with Cheating at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

March 23, 2022

Summary The couple took over $10,000 with the scheme. Dealer distraction tactics were used in the cheating incident. The accused were able to complete the scam multiple times before getting caught. While it certainly doesn’t happen all the time, it is not uncommon for cheating to occur at a casino. There are gamblers who think […]

By Sadonna Price

Richmond Judge Allows City to Hold Second Casino Referendum

March 22, 2022

Richmond City Council gets to hold a second vote for the Urban ONE Southside casino project. The mayor and council members are supportive of the vote. Residents narrowly voted no in November 2021. Richmond Circuit Court Judge W. Reilly Marchant has ordered that a referendum be placed on the November 2022 ballot regarding the Urban […]

By Sadonna Price

PGCB Providing Grants for Illegal Gambling Prevention

March 15, 2022

Summary A total of $2 million is available in grant funds. Funds can be used for prevention, enforcement, investigation, or prosecution connected to illegal gambling. Applications for grants are currently being accepted by the Board. Illegal gambling seems to be a never-ending problem in some areas of the United States. From illegal gambling rings to […]

By Sadonna Price

Will Rising Gas Prices Hurt Las Vegas Tourism?

March 9, 2022

Summary Analysts are split on if tourism will be affected by an increase in gas prices. Casinos are expected to offer additional incentives. Breeze Airways is coming to Las Vegas and could help tourism numbers. Tourism officials, Gaming regulators, casino operators in Nevada are watching the rising gas prices and wondering if it will affect […]

By Sadonna Price

Ohio Gambling Venues Continue to See Increase in Revenues

March 8, 2022

Summary Gambling facilities saw a more than 10% jump in earnings when compared to February 2021. MGM Northfield Park saw a big 16.7% jump in revenues The high revenue numbers might not continue due to inflation. Last year was a successful one in Ohio for casinos, despite the fact that COVID-19 was still an issue. […]

By Rachel Bennett

PA and Kansas Outline Measures As PGAM Begins

March 3, 2022

Summary March is designed as problem gambling awareness month Pennsylvania focuses on responsible gambling tools Kansas focuses on detecting problem gambling signs early The month of March marked the beginning of the 18th annual National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (NPGAM) in the United States. We take a look at what Pennsylvania and Kansas are doing […]

By Sadonna Price

Big Changes Coming for Borgata as New President Takes Control

March 1, 2022

Lunn plans to renovate hotel rooms, add new slot machines, and table game tourneys. A goal has been set to attract new customers and bring patrons in from other MGM properties. The new president wants to use the updates to help the casino stay relevant in the market. After serving as the southeast group president […]

By Sadonna Price

Fireworks Causes Diversion For Theft At MGM National Harbor

February 28, 2022

Summary The fireworks caused a rush exit of the facility as patrons feared a shooter was on-site. Reports indicate that the fireworks were a diversion for theft of chips. Patrons were terrified as they tried to exit the property once the popping sounds started. When visiting a casino, patrons expect a fun evening of gaming, […]

By Sadonna Price

Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down on Texas Casino Push

February 25, 2022

Summary Texas Sands PAC was created in January and already has spent over $500,000 in support Funds have gone to incumbents that support casino legislation The company pushed for gambling legislation last year that failed to move forward. The Las Vegas Sands Corporation is not playing around when it comes to pushing for casinos in […]

By Sadonna Price

Satellite Casino Bill Proposed in West Virginia

February 24, 2022

Summary Satellite casinos must be located in the same county as the license holder’s existing casino. Senator Eric Nelson is focused on bringing casino gaming to downtown Charleston. County voter approval via referendum is required. On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee of West Virginia approved a satellite casino measure. SB 100 would allow existing casinos […]