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Churchill Downs Is Now Proud Owner Of Ellis Park Racing & Gaming In Kentucky

Churchill Downs revealed on Sept. 26 it had completed its previously announced purchase of Ellis Park Racing & Gaming in Henderson, Kentucky

Posted on: September 27, 2022 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Staten Island casino in New York supported by Borough President, Vito Fossella

Staten Island Official Thinks The Borough Can Be Home To A NY Casino

Staten Island official wants the state gaming commission to the borough as a viable option for one of three New York casino licenses.

Posted on: September 27, 2022 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Richmond Virginia casino project dies with no referendum in November.

Urban ONE Casino A No-Go In Virginia

Urban ONE Casino's contract to build a Virginia casino was contingent on a November referendum vote that will not take place.

Posted on: September 27, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

Vegas Lucky Club rebrands to Latino-focused Ojos Locos casino from JefeBe

Fifth Street Gaming Breaks Ground On First Latino-Dedicated Vegas Casino

Fifth Street Gaming and JefeBet broke ground in Vegas on Latino-focused Ojos Locos Sports Cantina y Casino at Hotel Jefe.

Posted on: September 26, 2022 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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New Survey Shows Minnesota Voters Want Sports Betting Legalized

Just months after lawmakers couldn't agree on a sports betting bill, a new survey says Minnesotans want legalized sports betting.

Posted on: September 26, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

LOTTO launches in Arkansas with Jackpocket game starting at $250,000 jackpot

Jackpocket Launches New $250,000 Lottery Game In Arkansas

Jackpocket, in partnership with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, announced the launch of LOTTO. The game has a starting jackpot of $250,000.

Posted on: September 26, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

Brian Christopher Hosts First Group Slot Pull On His Pop’N Pays More Game

For the first time ever, Brian Christopher hosted group slot pulls on his own Pop'N Pays More slot machines, live from Jamul Casino.

Posted on: September 21, 2022 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Proposal To Simply Extend Online Casino Play In New Jersey Is Misguided

The sponsor of a bill to extend the legal status of NJ online casino play had some interesting comments about the industry in the state.

Posted on: September 19, 2022 | | Derek Helling

BetMGM Shows Off First Physical Sportsbook At An NFL Stadium

BetMGM Sportsbook has debuted the first spot for legal in-person wagering on sports on the site of an NFL stadium

Posted on: September 8, 2022 | | Derek Helling

SuperBook Sports Finds Way Into Maryland With Baltimore Orioles Partnership

SuperBook Sports found a way to enter the Maryland sports betting scene through a partnership with the Baltimore Orioles MLB team.

Posted on: September 3, 2022 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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Churchill Downs Is Now Proud Owner Of Ellis Park Racing & Gaming In Kentucky

Staten Island Official Thinks The Borough Can Be Home To A NY Casino

Urban ONE Casino A No-Go In Virginia

Fifth Street Gaming Breaks Ground On First Latino-Dedicated Vegas Casino

New Survey Shows Minnesota Voters Want Sports Betting Legalized

Jackpocket Launches New $250,000 Lottery Game In Arkansas

Brian Christopher Hosts First Group Slot Pull On His Pop’N Pays More Game

Proposal To Simply Extend Online Casino Play In New Jersey Is Misguided

BetMGM Shows Off First Physical Sportsbook At An NFL Stadium

SuperBook Sports Finds Way Into Maryland With Baltimore Orioles Partnership

Milton Champion, Head Of Maine Gambling Control Unit, Is In Trouble Again

Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M For Allegedly Using Unlicensed Financial Services Provider

Responsible Online Gaming Association Announces US College Education Program

US Online Casinos Post Their Hottest Month Since 2022

Outgoing Senator Introduces First Ohio Online Casino Bill

DraftKings Slot Glitch In Connecticut Makes Case For Regulation

Wazdan Online Slots Make Pennsylvania Debut In Partnership With Rush Street Interactive

Scientific Games Plans ‘Jurassic Park’ And ‘Jurassic World’-Themed Lottery Games

LA-Based 10 Ten Gaming Releases Smiles Casino, A New Social Platform