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The Cordish Companies Present $250M+ Casino Resort Project in Louisiana

April 21, 2023April 18, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

An ambitious plan presented to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) by The Cordish Companies on Monday seeks to redevelop the Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City and build a Live! casino resort.

‘World-Class Resort Destination’

Central to the $250+ million redevelopment plan is the construction of an entirely new land-based casino and the removal of the existing casino riverboat. Subject to approval by the LGCB, The Cordish Companies plans to open its new destination, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, in 2025.

Online Gambling and Sports Betting Boost New Jersey Casino Revenue in March

April 17, 2023April 16, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement indicate that the industry generated $487 million in revenue, a 15% increase compared to the same period last year.

New Jersey Casinos Struggle with In-Person Revenue as Online Gambling and Sports Betting Flourish

The rise in revenue was attributed to strong performance in online gambling and sports betting. However, the casinos continue to struggle with revenue from in-person gamblers, which remains a concern for the industry.

Oregon Gov. Kotek Opposes Tribal Casino Expansion

April 15, 2023April 14, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek officially declared her position on the hot topic of gambling expansion, explicitly stating that her office would not support any form of gambling expansion in the state.

A Topic of Great Interest

Gov. Kotek sent a letter to all nine recognized Indigenous tribes and the Oregon Lottery Thursday to address gaming, the “topic of great

Caesars Windsor Casino Begins Its Search for a New Operator

April 8, 2023April 7, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

The OLG’s Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) will see interested parties submit their initial bids to bring innovation and growth to the iconic property. The casino is one of the most popular in Ontario and contributes substantially to the local economy, so choosing a future operator a vital decision that cannot be rushed.

IGT Expands Betting Platform Reach with Santa Ana Star Casino

April 8, 2023April 6, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

The leading gaming company delivering entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players within different channels, International Game Technology (IGT), strengthened its US presence via a new partnership announced Wednesday.

GGPoker’s Progressive Knockout Tournament Will Be Another High-Paying Spectacle

April 6, 2023April 5, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Rapidly growing online poker platform GGPoker announced its newest high-octane poker tournament, featuring many exciting events focusing on eliminating opposing players. Participants will receive bounties for each defeated opponent, guaranteeing fast-paced

Record Breaking Lotto Purchased In Dubuque for Lotto America Jackpot

April 6, 2023April 4, 2023 by The Mystic Gambler

Dubuque Ticket Wins Second Lotto America Jackpot in Iowa, Setting New Record

In the spring of 2018, a guy from Davenport took home Iowa’s first Lotto America prize. It was finally time for the Hawkeye State to receive the second Lotto America prize five years later.

On April 1, an extremely fortunate player who bought a ticket in Dubuque managed to break a previous record in the lottery’s history, matching all six numbers and giving them the option to choose between receiving an annuity worth $40.03 million or $21.28 million in immediate cash.