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AGA Says They Require More Federal Funds To Stay In Business
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is requesting more financial help through federal aid, specifically the current proposal known as the HEALS Act. According to the President and CEO of the AGA, Bill Miller, further funding is crucial for the gaming industry in the United States to weather the storm of COVID-19. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Discuss The Potential For In-State iLottery
An iLottery may be in Maryland’s future as the topic has been brought up to the House Ways and Means Committee. With other gaming revenue reaching all-time lows, the Maryland Lottery is expected to go over the estimated $571 million in revenue for the year. BALTIMORE – As Maryland’s budget deficit continues to grow higher…
Read MoreOK Governor Spends Over $1.5M In Legal Fees Defending Tribal Compacts
Over $1.5 million has been spent on legal fees for Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma as he fights the Tribes over gaming compact agreements. The money is being paid by using funds from Oklahoma and the amount is expected to rise as the trial continues on. OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma has…
Read MoreGolden Nugget’s Online Casino Has Found A Home In Michigan
The Golden Nugget will be expanding their internet presence of casino and sportsbook gaming into Michigan and Pennsylvania soon as they’ve only conducted online gambling in New Jersey. The company will also be joining NASDAQ for the online sector which has an estimated worth of $745 million. DETROIT – The Golden Nugget’s online casino and…
Read MoreCA Councilman Charged For Taking Bribes Including Poker Chips
A Los Angeles councilman has been charged with accepting bribes for his help in City Hall and some of those bribes were in the form of poker chips. Jose Huizar has a case against him attached to RICO charges stemming all the way back to 2014 when the councilman began accepting bribes that have now…
Read MoreBetting On Poker Tournaments, The Latest Sportsbook Offering
Sportsbooks are coming up with new and innovative wagers while sports competitions have ceased due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The latest in obscure bets is wagering on poker tournaments while not playing in the tournament itself. PITTSBURGH – The gambling industry has fallen on some tough times with the Coronavirus shutting down retail locations nationwide…
Read MorePush Gaming And GVC Holdings Partner For New Casino Games
GVC Holdings will now be offering their customers gaming titles by Push Gaming after the two companies have partnered with one another. Online casinos have been doing more business due to the complete shutdown of land-based casinos nationwide because of the Coronavirus pandemic. LONDON – GVC Holdings has developed a partnership with Push Gaming to…
Read MoreAll US Commercial Casinos Have Shutdown Due To COVID-19
The Coronavirus has put over half a million casino employees out of work nationwide with closures of all commercial facilities. The gaming business rakes in millions for the economy in the US which is being lost because of the required ceasing of business. NEW YORK – The Coronavirus outbreak has led all commercial casinos in…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Pandemic Gives Crippling Blow To Gambling Stock Market
The gaming industry is taking a hit in the stock market as well as at their casino locations. Numbers continue to drop with the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the sports and gambling world hard. NEW YORK – The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to insert itself into the waking lives of everyone worldwide and the stock market…
Read MoreCasino Gambling In AL Could Come With This Bill Aimed At Tribes
Bill AL SB282 would legalize gambling at three Tribal locations as well as two commercial locations in Alabama. Numerous casino games would become legal and offered at all five casinos if AL SB282 were to become law. The Poarch Creek Indians have been discussing this gaming expansion for over a year. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The…
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