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Casino drinking hours increase as Massachusetts Governor signs budget bill

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Massachusetts

On Monday, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a budget that will increase the hours for serving alcohol at two planned casinos. These casinos will also be allowed to apply for licensing. The state law ...

Gov. Brown signs compact, Wilton Rancheria Casino in Elk Grove still on hold

Lars Jones

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, California

A casino planned for the Sacramento Valley in Elk Grove, California got another step closer to reality on Wednesday when Gov. Jerry Brown signed a compact allowing the Wilton Rancheria Tribe to operate the gami...

Six arrested and money seized in illegal commercial gambling crackdown in GA

K Morrison

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Georgia

Five businesses in Bartow County suspected of violating Georgia’s commercial gambling laws were raided by law enforcement Wednesday. Kim’s Gift Shop, Red Top Food Mart, Mack’s Express/Smart Mart, and Gift Sh...

Indian gaming revenues on the rise in Oklahoma and Texas

Marie Kelley

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Economy/Finance, Oklahoma, Texas

On Monday, a report was issued by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) which showed that growth has taken place within the Indian gaming industry in both Oklahoma and Texas. In particular, the Oklahoma ...

CT Gov. signs amended compacts, MGM vows continued legal fight over East Windsor casino

Lars Jones

July 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Connecticut, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed amendments to Tribal/State gaming compacts on Thursday allowing two of the state's tribes to go ahead with plans to open a casino together in East Windsor. The signin...

Northern Michigan casino celebrates a new look and milestone

K Morrison

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Michigan

The Lac Vieux Desert Resort and Casino in Watersmeet is sporting a new look these days as it undergoes major renovations and at the same time celebrates two decades of being in business in Michigan. Renovati...

Vermont Lottery extends deal with Intralot

Marie Kelley

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Lottery

Intralot is a gaming solutions provider that recently announced they have extended their partnership with the Vermont Lottery. The two have worked together for some time and will now see their current contract ...

Illinois grocery store’s video gambling broadens wagering scope in the burbs

K Morrison

July 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Licenses, Illinois

In June, a Piggly Wiggly in Antioch became one of the first full-service grocery stores in the state of Illinois to offer video gambling potentially opening new wagering possibilities for northeastern Illinois....

California tribe prevails in Elk Grove casino land-into-trust action

Adam Morgan

July 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, California

In California, the plan from the Wilton Rancheria to build a $400 million casino resort in southern Sacramento County has reportedly taken a small step forward after the Bureau of Indian Affairs dismissed a lan...

Main Event of the 2017 WSOP Reaches Final Table

Marie Kelley

July 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Nevada

It took seven days for the 2017 World Series of Poker Main Event to reach the final table. The $10,000 buy-in event saw 7,221 players register to compete at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to ...

Michigan marks 20th birthday of Detroit commercial casino legislation

Adam Morgan

July 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Michigan

To celebrate the 20th birthday of legislation that legalized commercial casinos in Detroit, the Michigan Gaming Control Board has revealed that the city’s three gambling establishments have since paid out more ...

Disney funds Florida anti-gambling initiative

Lars Jones

July 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Florida

In the works for several years, Florida's Voter Control of Gambling amendment has finally surpassed 100,000 signatures according to the state's Division of Elections records. The constitutional amendment, if pl...

Foxwoods Resort Casino reports improved June slot revenues

Adam Morgan

July 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Economy/Finance, Connecticut

In Connecticut, the federally-recognized Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has reportedly announced that June slot machine revenues from its Foxwoods Resort Casino property increased by 8% year-on-year to reach...

Resorts Casino Hotel introduces online daily fantasy sports contests

Adam Morgan

July 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Fantasy Sports, New Jersey

The oldest land-based casino in New Jersey has reportedly taken the bold step of introducing real-money online daily fantasy sports games with the premiere on Monday of its FastPick service. According to a r...

Gamblit Gaming signs deal with Oklahoma tribal casino

Marie Kelley

July 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Game manufacturers, Oklahoma

Gamblit Gaming is a skill-based gaming developer who recently signed a deal with the Downstream Casino Resort, a gaming venue of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma. Gamblit Gaming now expands their presence even furt...

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Casino drinking hours increase as Massachusetts Governor signs budget bill

Gov. Brown signs compact, Wilton Rancheria Casino in Elk Grove still on hold

Six arrested and money seized in illegal commercial gambling crackdown in GA

Indian gaming revenues on the rise in Oklahoma and Texas

CT Gov. signs amended compacts, MGM vows continued legal fight over East Windsor casino

Northern Michigan casino celebrates a new look and milestone

Vermont Lottery extends deal with Intralot

Illinois grocery store’s video gambling broadens wagering scope in the burbs

California tribe prevails in Elk Grove casino land-into-trust action

Main Event of the 2017 WSOP Reaches Final Table

Michigan marks 20th birthday of Detroit commercial casino legislation

Disney funds Florida anti-gambling initiative

Foxwoods Resort Casino reports improved June slot revenues

Resorts Casino Hotel introduces online daily fantasy sports contests

Gamblit Gaming signs deal with Oklahoma tribal casino

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Casino drinking hours increase as Massachusetts Governor signs budget bill

Gov. Brown signs compact, Wilton Rancheria Casino in Elk Grove still on hold