Sports betting is once again being reviewed in South Carolina South Carolina is one of only 11 states without legal sports gambling Gov. McMaster remains opposed to new forms of gambling For yet another legislative year, the topic of sports betting is being discussed in the South Carolina General Assembly. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster…
Month: February 2026
California Cardrooms Warn Of Job Losses Under Blackjack Ban
Cardrooms warn rules could cut business activity by half Cities fear lost tax revenue funding police and fire Industry vows legal pushback over blackjack-style game changes Advocates for California cardrooms say looming restrictions on blackjack-style games will impact thousands of employees, municipal budgets, and the financial stability of dozens of small and mid-sized gambling halls…
Foxwoods Brings Hollywood Dining Experience to Connecticut with Yamashiro
Foxwoods is bringing Hollywood icon Yamashiro to Connecticut Yamashiro is a Japanese restaurant in the Hollywood Hills Yamashiro follows The Bedford by Martha Stewart at the tribal casino Foxwoods Resort Casino continues to diversify its culinary attractions. The latest concept brings a piece of Hollywood to the Connecticut destination. The view overlooking Hollywood and Los…
Virginia Skill Games Bill Advances After Senate Approval
Legislation to legalize and regulate skill games has passed the Virginia Senate Gov. Abigail Spanberger is cautious about additional gaming in the commonwealth Critics say they put gambling on every street corner increasing gambling addiction Legislation in Virginia to create a regulatory framework for skill games cleared the state Senate this week with a 24-15…
Should Casinos Intercept Delinquent Child Support? Mississippi Thinks So
Mississippi casinos and sportsbooks will likely soon need to conduct delinquent child support checks before issuing W-2G IRS forms and major wins to gamblers There are currently 17 states that require gaming operators to intercept past due child support arrearages Mississippi is home to 19 casinos, which won more than $2.4 billion from gamblers in…
Indiana Casino Relocation Bill Progresses in Senate, But Host of Possible Amendments Remain
Legislation to allow a casino in Northeast Indiana continues to gather support Full House Resorts wants to shutter its Rising Sun casino in favor of the northeast Legislation in Indiana to permit the relocation of the casino license in Rising Sun to a more attractive, untapped gaming market cleared a state Senate committee on Wednesday….
Nevada Constituents Slam Dina Titus Over Move to Restrict Prediction Markets
Dina Titus wants Congress to ban sports and casino-style contracts on prediction markets Titus is being criticized for authoring the bill on behalf of Las Vegas casinos Many have claimed that Titus is attempting to protect her own pockets United States Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) is facing backlash from many of her Nevada constituents after…
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Ban Text Messages About Gambling
A New Jersey lawmaker wants gambling text messages banned Andrew Zwicker’s bill is aimed at a fine of no less than $500 for any entity found breaking the rule Atlantic City casinos, sportsbooks, and online gambling platforms market via SMS Casinos, sportsbooks, and other gambling operators market their businesses in a variety of ways, including…
Pennsylvania Governor Pushes to Regulate Skill Games and Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis to Boost State Revenue
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to regulate and tax skill games There are an estimated 70,000 unregulated skill games operating across the commonwealth Along with recreational marijuana, Shapiro thinks skill game taxes can help fund higher K-12 education spending For a second year in a row, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is calling on the…
Suspect in Tribal Casino Hotel Murder Denies Memory of Crime Pleads Not Guilty
A North Dakota man says he did not stab a woman to death inside a tribal casino Casino surveillance doesn’t show any person entering or exiting the hotel room The suspect says he awoke to find a dead woman in his hotel room A North Dakota man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside…