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Norfolk Casino Project Faces Another Setback, Design Review Delayed
The developers behind the Norfolk casino project called HeadWaters Resort & Casino have requested additional time from city officials. The request comes before presenting what is hoped to be the final construction blueprint for the more than $500 million development. The Pamunkey...
Michigan Wolverines National Championship a Split Decision for Sportsbooks
The Michigan Wolverines (15-0, Big Ten) are champions of college football for the first time since 1997. Monday night's 34-13 victory, however, delivered mixed results for U.S. sportsbooks. Before Monday night's College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship, sportsbooks reported relatively split action...
Philippines President Wants Country Off Money Laundering Grey List
Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. began the new year with an increased focus on improving the Southeast Asia nation's money laundering safeguards and defenses against terrorism financing. Last fall, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) added the Philippines to its "Increased...
Michigan Favored for CFP National Championship, but Big Bets on Washington
Top-ranked Michigan (14-0, Big Ten) hopes to cap off their undefeated run tonight in Houston with a victory in the College Football National Championship over No. 2 Washington (14-0, Pac-12). Bettors believe the Wolverines will send off coach Jim Harbaugh in style...
Macau Casino Operators Announce Staff Bonuses, Salary Increases
Macau casino workers below the nonmanagerial level are set to receive bonuses for their 2023 work and salary increases for 2024. Five of the six commercial gaming operators have confirmed 2023 bonuses for eligible nonmanagerial staff. Employees at resorts operated by Sands...
Alabama Gaming and Lottery Bills Face Long Odds in 2024
Alabama casino gaming and lottery bills will presumably face long odds of passing should they be introduced in the Montgomery capital this year. When it comes to gaming considerations, it's been a sort of "Groundhog Day" in the Alabama State Capitol, as...
North Carolina Counties Say Infrastructure Upgrades Unrelated to Casinos
Efforts to legalize casinos in North Carolina didn't materialize in 2023. But with leaders in the General Assembly suggesting they'll renew the gaming push this year, there's rampant speculation about the odds of Las Vegas-style resorts coming to the Tar Heel State....
Maryland Casinos Win $1.98B in 2023, Retail Gaming Revenue Slides 3%
Maryland casinos won approximately $1.98 billion in 2023, a 3.3% decline from 2022. The year-over-year difference equates to the six commercial casinos collectively winning about $68.5 million fewer gaming dollars than they did in the prior year. MGM National Harbor in Oxon...
Illinois Mayor Accused of Reckless Spending, Went First-Class to Las Vegas
A small-town mayor in Illinois is accused of using taxpayer money to fund her lavish lifestyle and promote her political career. She reportedly took a trip to Las Vegas that her constituents presumably paid for. Tiffany Henyard (D) is the mayor of...
Amazon Rejects Liability for Social Casino Apps, Asks Judge to Halt Lawsuit
Amazon attorneys last week responded to the company being named in a proposed class action lawsuit.ai The complaint alleges it conspired with social casino app developers to run what the plaintiffs argue essentially constitutes illegal gambling. In November, Amazon was named as...
