A Sacramento resident received the kind of poker hand most players will never see in a lifetime, and it arrived with a $662,522 payday. The unidentified player was playing Light & Wonder’s Ultimate Texas Hold’em at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove on Friday, July 31, when the flop produced a royal flush. That five-card … Read more
Ohio’s commercial casino industry kept its momentum going in May, generating $95.7 million in gaming revenue, a 4.5% increase compared to the same month last year. While the gain may not seem dramatic, it continues a pattern of stable growth for one of the Midwest’s largest casino markets. The latest figures reflect gaming activity across … Read more
The skyline along Interstate 85 near Kings Mountain continues to change as the Catawba Nation pushes forward with its long-awaited Two Kings Casino Resort. What began as a temporary gaming facility in 2021 is steadily evolving into one of the largest entertainment developments in the Carolinas, with construction crews moving toward the project’s permanent casino … Read more
A recent incident at a Pennsylvania casino has reignited conversations about player rights and responsible gambling practices across the gaming industry. According to local reports, a New Jersey woman was escorted from a Dauphin County casino after believing she had won a substantial jackpot, only to be informed that the machine malfunctioned and the payout … Read more
New York City entered a new chapter in its long relationship with gaming this week as Resorts World officially unveiled the city’s first full-scale casino featuring live table games. The Queens-based venue, long known for its slot machines, has now expanded into a full casino floor with more than 200 live dealer tables offering blackjack, … Read more
Pennsylvania’s gambling landscape is entering a new phase as land-based expansion and online alternatives continue to evolve side by side. The recent debut of the long-awaited Happy Valley Casino in Center County marks a milestone for the region, bringing a full-scale gaming venue to an area that previously lacked such infrastructure. At the same time, … Read more
Virginia’s effort to legalize and regulate online casino gaming took a significant turn this legislative session, pushing any potential launch out to 2028. What began as a push to bring regulated iGaming into the Commonwealth, bringing online slots, table games, and poker under a legal framework similar to states such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and … Read more
Artificial intelligence is no longer something reserved for sci-fi movies or big tech companies. It’s officially entered the casino world, and not in the shady way some people might assume. Legitimate online casinos available in the United States are now using AI to improve everything from customer service to game security, creating smoother and safer … Read more
Tennessee has told almost 40 online sweepstakes casinos to stop offering features that officials believe break state laws. Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said his office sent cease and desist letters to sweepstakes gaming sites that let players turn virtual credits into cash using a dual-currency system. Officials say this setup is considered an illegal lottery … Read more
A New York state government committee has recommended awarding casino licenses to three significant projects: Bally’s Bronx, Hard Rock Metropolitan Park near Citi Field, and Resorts World New York City in Queens. The announcement came from the five-member Gaming Facility Location Board, which unveiled its long-awaited decision during a public meeting. The move represents a … Read more