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Ohio Casinos and Racinos Experience Record November, Revenue Tops $186.1M
Ohio's gross gaming revenue (GGR) from slot machines and table games topped $186.1 million in November, a record high for the month. Ohio is home to four casinos that operate slots and table games, and seven racinos that operate only slots. Technically,...
Brazil Legalizes Sports Betting and iGaming, Launch Expected Late 2024
Over the holidays, Brazil officially authorized sports betting and online casino gambling in the world's seventh-most populated country. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Bill of Law 3626/23 on December 30. The National Congress of Brazil lent its support to the...
Maine Tribes Seek iGaming Privileges After Launching Online Sportsbooks
Online sports betting in Maine began last November after Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed legislation into law in May 2022. The edict allows the state's federally recognized tribes to partner with sportsbook operators. The 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act treats...
Atlantic City Stabbings on New Year’s Day Show Resort Corridor Safety Crisis
Atlantic City was the site of two fatal stabbings on New Year's Day that police believe to be unrelated incidents. Law enforcement said they responded to the first stabbing around 6:15 a.m. Monday morning. That's after receiving a 9-1-1 call regarding a...
Kyle Kirkland, California Cardroom Owner, Challenges For Congress Seat
California businessman Kyle Kirkland is running for Congress to succeed U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California). McCarthy officially departed Congress effective December 31 after he was shockingly removed as House Speaker last October. Kirkland owns Club One Casino in Fresno, a cardroom that...
Macau Offering Free Bus Rides From Hong Kong for Taiwan Visitors
The Macau government is offering free bus rides to and from Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for eligible travelers from Taiwan and certain international places of origin. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has launched a complimentary travel program between...
Michigan Powerball Ticket Hits $842M Jackpot, Game’s Fifth-Richest Prize
Monday was a great start to the New Year for a lucky Powerball player in Michigan. After the Powerball jackpot evaded players for 34 consecutive drawings dating back to mid-October, a single ticket sold in Michigan matched the five drawn white balls...
Michigan Opens as 5-Point Favorite vs. Washington in College Championship
The top-ranked Michigan Wolverines (14-0, Big Ten) are the early favorites for the College Football Playoff National Championship against No. 2 Washington (14-0, Pac-12). Oddsmakers told Casino.org before the CFP semifinals that the winner of the Michigan-Alabama showdown in the Rose Bowl...
California Tribal Casino Bows Kid-Friendly Ninja Course and Trampoline Park
A California tribal casino some 70 air miles southeast of Sacramento in Tuolumne is making a big bet on keeping its resort bustling in 2024 with more family-friendly draws. The Black Oak Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Tuolumne Band...
North Carolina Gets Seven Sportsbook Applications Ahead of Spring Launch
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission last week unveiled the list of companies that applied to receive retail and online sports betting privileges ahead of the agency's "recommended submission" deadline of Dec. 27. Sports betting market leaders DraftKings and FanDuel highlight the...
