Posts by Daniel Borjas
The MGM East Coast Poker Tour Kicks Off In 2020
Three MGM casinos will be part of the East Coast Poker Tour. The Tour will start in February and will end in November. The poker tour will end off with a $2 million guaranteed championship. OXON HILL, Md. – The MGM East Coast Poker Tour will begin on February 5, 2020. Details Of The Tour…
Read MoreMiami Valley Gaming Racino Receives $100 Million Expansion
Miami Valley Gaming racino has been around since 2013. The casino is making expansions for a full casino and room for a new sportsbook. Construction for the new expansion is expected to begin in early 2020. LEBANON, Ohio – On Tuesday, the Warren County commissioners approved a $100 million expansion for Miami Valley Gaming racino.…
Read MoreA $200M Casino Could Be Coming To Georgia
South Columbus could be getting a $200 million casino in the future. Lawmakers are considering restarting the debate to legalize casinos in 2020. A statewide referendum will be needed before any new gambling facilities can open. COLUMBUS, Ga. – Lawmakers are discussing the possibility to legalize casinos and other forms of gaming in 2020. A…
Read MoreMichigan iGaming Bill Passes, Could Bring Online Poker Soon
State lawmakers passed MI HB 4916 unanimously in a Senate committee. The bill would allow for online poker to appear in Michigan. Lawmakers are hoping that the bill will be signed by the end of the week. LANSING, Mich. – State lawmakers passed a gambling expansion bill in the State Senate Regulatory Reform Committee on…
Read MoreMakati City In Philippines Limits Online Casino Licenses
Applications for Philippine offshore gaming operator licenses will no longer be accepted. City officials believe that the allowing of so many licenses has increased crime in Makati City. A housing bubble is also the reason why applications have ceased. LAS VEGAS – Makati City officials have stopped issuing Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) licenses on…
Read MoreSecond Hand Smoking Creates Case For Online Gambling
Most casinos in Las Vegas still allow for smoking on the casino floor. Casino workers are getting sick due to second-hand smoking. Online casinos provide an alternative for those who do not want to be near smoking. LAS VEGAS – Over the years, many casino workers and casino players have gotten sick due to second-hand…
Read MoreWilliam Hill Will Open Its First Florida Operation In December
William Hill will open a racebook in Casino Miami. The racebook will bring in a number of amenities to allow for simulcast wagering. The William Hill racebook could eventually become a sportsbook if Florida legalizes. MIAMI – William Hill is set to open up a racebook in Casino Miami sometime in December. This new and…
Read MoreNew Virginia Casinos Could Generate $260m In Tax Revenue
This study was done by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission. The audit shows that the casinos could generate $969 million in gaming revenue. Voters need to approve the bill before new casinos can be built. RICHMOND, Va. – A study released last week by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shows casinos…
Read MoreWilliam Hill Will Open Its First Florida Operation In December
William Hill will open a racebook in Casino Miami. The racebook will bring in a number of amenities to allow for simulcast wagering. The William Hill racebook could eventually become a sportsbook if Florida legalizes. MIAMI – William Hill is set to open up a racebook in Casino Miami sometime in December This new and…
Read MoreOver $72 Billion Is Spent A Year In Lottery Sales
New York spends the most money on lottery tickets. Massachusetts has the most amount of people playing the lottery. Data show that low-income people are typically who plays the lottery. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Americans all over the country are spending over $72 billion in lottery tickets a year. Data from the 2017 Annual Survey of…
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