The Mystic Gambler 
Virginia lawmakers are taking another step toward legalizing online casinos, but the path forward is far from settled. This week, both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly approved their own versions of legislation that would allow online gambling. The Senate passed Senate Bill 118 by a narrow 19-17 vote, while the House approved House Bill […]
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,…
Online casino brand Betty has broadened its presence in Toronto’s sports scene by securing new partnership agreements with Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC and the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts. Betty Reveals New Collaboration Betty announced Tuesday that the new agreements will deliver prominent exposure at the teams’ home venue, BMO Field, as well as […]
The City of Peoria has withdrawn its lawsuit against Boyd Gaming, the Illinois Gaming Board, and the City of East Peoria after Boyd decided to abandon plans to build a 29,000-square-foot casino facility on its current Par-A-Dice Casino site. City of Peoria Drops Lawsuit Peoria’s decision to withdraw its lawsuit followed Boyd Gaming’s shift in […]
The Encore Boston Harbor was the site of an exciting event with one visitor managing to turn their $20 bet on the Ultimate Fire Link game into the rather respectable $30,670 payout. The payout may not be the coveted seven-figure jackpot, but it demonstrates the Encore Boston Harbor’s variety of games that are designed to […]
Earlier this week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed increasing the state’s highest online casino tax rate by eight percentage points to 36% as part of her Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Governor Proposes Tax Increase Her proposal also includes a widely criticized per-wager surcharge on mobile sports betting, mirroring the structure adopted in Illinois. Under the […]
A Las Vegas man has been arrested for allegedly running a years-long extortion campaign against casino mogul Steve Wynn, sending threatening emails and packages demanding $1 million. “I Am Not Your Friend. I Know Where You Live.” According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by WPEC-TV/West Palm Beach, 43-year-old M.L. began targeting Wynn in October 2023. […]