Gambling
The non-profit U.S. Tax Foundation published a comprehensive report, detailing the various sports betting tax rates. A total of 38 states and Washington, D.C. offer some form of legalized sports wagering, as of September 2024. Three states have the highest tax rate at 51%: New York, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Tax Foundation report compares […]
Missouri governor candidates Crystal Quade (D) and Mike Kehoe (R) both support legalized sports betting in the Show-Me State. This means whomever Missourians elect as their next governor will endorse sports wagering regulation. Missouri governor candidates Crystal Quade, Mike Kehoe back Constitutional Amendment 2 for legalized sports betting In addition to Quade and Kehoe, Libertarian […]
Massive Gaming (MVG), a leading global B2B content provider in the iGaming industry, has entered into a strategic slot software supply agreement with LT Game Limited, one of the world’s leading gaming equipment and systems suppliers. Massive Gaming entered into a slot software supply agreement with LT Game to develop slots for land-based casinos This […]
A former Chicago suburb mayor, Charles Griffin of Ford Heights, Illinois, was convicted on Monday for embezzling gambling revenues. Griffin was found guilty by Cook County Judge James Obbish of theft of government property of less than $100,000, but over $10,000, in addition to two counts of official misconduct. Former Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin […]
West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) blocked access to online gambling sites on Tuesday, including WiFi, according to multiple reports. Effective immediately, WT students, faculty, and staff are not allowed to access any online gambling site using state resources. WTAMU has blocked access to online gambling sites via WT-owned cell phones, laptops, tablets, desktops, etc. The […]
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston asked the Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday not to count votes on an amendment that would kill the fight for a casino project in Pope County. Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston argues the petition submitted by ballot group did not comply with state law In a letter written […]
Boyd Gaming’s interactive division has purchased Resorts Digital, the online gambling arm of Atlantic City’s Resorts casino, for an undisclosed amount, Wayne Perry of The Associated Press reported Monday. Boyd Interactive, part of Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, received ResortsCasino.com and MoheganSunCasino.com in the deal The deal, finalized on Sept. 1, was originally confirmed to The […]
Hard Rock International and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen unveiled renderings for an exciting project called “Metropolitan Park,” which includes plans for a casino hotel near Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. Hard Rock International, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen said Metropolitan Park will sit on 50 acres in Queens “It’s time New York […]
Full House Resorts unveiled the location of its proposed New Haven casino in Indiana. The $500 million casino project is set for a 65.5-acre lot on the corner of South Doyle and Harper roads. New Haven casino construction project will be split into two phases, Full House Resorts announced “We’re seeing what kind of support […]
The IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine now has a jackpot totaling over $2 million for a lucky patron at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers, New York. IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars’ jackpot is the second largest in Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts’ history The jackpot is the […]
