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AI-GENERATEDTable Tennis Frenzy in Colorado: Wagers Hit $1 Million Per Day
Table tennis wagering has reached $346 million annually in Colorado, sparking major concerns over game integrity and gambling addiction.
AI-GENERATEDHollywood Casino Joliet: Illinois Gaming Board Extends License Until 2030
The Illinois Gaming Board has extended Hollywood Casino Joliet’s operating license for four years. The facility recently moved to a land-based site in August 2025.
AI-GENERATEDIllinois Proposes Major Reforms to Self-Exclusion Program for Problem Gamblers
Illinois regulators aim to lower barriers for self-exclusion as state data shows 383,000 adults currently struggle with gambling addiction.
AI-GENERATEDHollywood Casino Awards Record $4.36 Million Online Jackpot in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania player turned a $5.10 wager into a historic $4.36 million payout at Hollywood Casino using the DropZone progressive system.
AI-GENERATEDOhio Voters to Decide on Major Casino Expansion for College Scholarships
The 'Learn and Earn' amendment on the November 7 ballot proposes 31,500 slot machines to fund Ohio student grants with 30 percent of gaming revenue.
AI-GENERATEDNew York Casino Crisis: 72% Tax Rate Threatens $7.5 Billion Investment
A massive dispute over a 72 percent tax burden is rocking New York's gambling industry, putting the future of Resorts World and 10,000 jobs at risk.
AI-GENERATEDPennsylvania Skill Games Face October Shutdown After Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
A high court ruling in Pennsylvania reclassifies up to 100,000 'skill' machines as gambling devices. Lawmakers have until October 13 to act.
AI-GENERATEDRetail Sports Betting Collapse 2026: Online Dominance Hits 99 Percent
Retail sports betting handle plummeted by 26.7% in major US markets during H1 2026, leaving physiscal bookmakers with just a 1.0% market share.
AI-GENERATEDAtlantic City: Short-Term Casino Labor Deals Amid New York Competition
UNITE HERE Local 54 secures one-year contracts for all nine Atlantic City casinos as the threat of new competition from New York City looms.
AI-GENERATEDUS Councilman Admits Role in Mafia-Linked Illegal Gambling Ring
A New Jersey councilman has pleaded guilty to racketeering and money laundering tied to the Lucchese crime family, facing 10 years in prison.
AI-GENERATEDPoker Cheating Scandal: US Casinos Ban Smartphones at the Table
Major poker rooms in California and Las Vegas are enforcing strict electronics bans following high-tech cheating allegations. One Atlantic City casino was ordered to refund $1.4 million.
AI-GENERATEDLSU Student Arrested for Running Illegal Gambling Ring and Extortion
A 23-year-old Louisiana State University student faces charges after processing over $314,000 in illegal bets via Venmo and CashApp.
AI-GENERATEDCaesars Sportsbook Hit with Record $251K Fine in New Jersey
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has imposed a record $251,250 penalty on Caesars Sportsbook for responsible gaming failures.
AI-GENERATEDAtlantic City Casino Profits Drop 9.3 Percent in Second Quarter of 2026
Atlantic City's nine casinos reported an operating profit of $162.4 million for Q2 2026, marking a 9.3 percent decline amid rising inflation and labor costs.
AI-GENERATEDNew Rochelle Police Raid: Illegal Slot Machines Seized in Sports Bar
Authorities in New York dismantled an illegal gambling operation in a local bar, seizing 4 machines. A 35-year-old woman faces multiple criminal charges.