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By Sadonna Price

Massachusetts Gets Its First WAP Slot Games from MGM

November 5, 2026

Summary: MGM Springfield is the first Massachusetts casino to offer IGT’s wide-area progressive (WAP) slot games. The new Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone features 20 games across several IGT gaming cabinets. IGT’s Wheel of Fortune slots portfolio has awarded more than $3.6 billion in jackpots. MGM Springfield has become the first casino in Massachusetts to […]

By Sadonna Price

How US Midterms Could Reshape Sweepstakes Casinos in 2027

November 2, 2026

Summary: Pennsylvania and Maryland could revisit sweepstakes casino bans after the elections. VGW has made substantial contributions in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, and other states, highlighting the industry’s interest in political developments. Oklahoma and Indiana already have bans, but the elections could influence enforcement. The November 3 US midterm elections could have significant implications for the […]

By Sadonna Price

Flooding Concerns: NY Commission Delays Metropolitan Park Casino Design Vote

October 21, 2026

Summary: NYC’s Public Design Commission unanimously tabled its vote on part of the $8 billion Metropolitan Park project. The decision followed a lengthy public hearing where flooding concerns took center stage. The project already holds a state casino license and city approvals, and construction is underway. New York City’s Public Design Commission has agreed to […]

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PGCB Renews Live! Casino Pittsburgh License, Bans 8 Players

October 15, 2026

Summary: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board unanimously renewed Live! Casino Pittsburgh’s operating license for five years The casino has generated $647 million in gross revenue since opening in November 2020 Eight people were added to Pennsylvania’s Involuntary Casino Exclusion List The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has decided to hit the refresh button on the […]

By Sadonna Price

PA Bill Could Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos, Set $500,000 Fines

October 12, 2026

Summary: Pennsylvania’s HB2801 would prohibit operating, promoting, or assisting online sweepstakes casinos. Proposed fines would reach up to $500,000 for violations. The bill would extend the enforcement authority of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and Attorney General. Lawmakers in Pennsylvania want to put a ban on online sweepstakes casinos, while imposing penalties of up to […]

By Sadonna Price

Two Nevada Casinos Could Close, Putting 239 Jobs at Risk

October 7, 2026

Summary: The Maverick Casino Hotel and Gold Country Inn and Casino could close on November 30. The closure would affect 198 and 41 employees, respectively. The WARN notices say the casinos could remain open or see their closures delayed if they are transferred to a new owner or operator. Two casinos in Nevada, could be […]

By Sadonna Price

SunRay Park Casino Relocation to Clovis Faces Legal Setback

September 23, 2026

Summary: A New Mexico judge ruled the Racing Commission exceeded its authority when it approved SunRay Park’s relocation. Western Gaming’s president wants to appeal the decision, saying the Clovis casino opening in September 2027 is still on the table. The 2027 racing calendar continues to list SunRay Park in Farmington, with later racing dates uncertain. […]

By Sadonna Price

“Operation Final Spin” As Florida Goes All In Against Illegal Gambling

September 16, 2026

Summary: Agents seized 90 machines and $142,020 at Action Arcade The Zoo Sports Club and Grille had 73 machines and $105,265 in cash seized The FGCC says it has now shut down more than 200 illegal arcades across Florida The body responsible for preserving “the integrity of gaming through fair regulation, licensing, and enforcement”, the […]

By Sadonna Price

New Las Vegas Resort Planned With 57,000-Sq-Ft Casino, 300 Rooms

August 26, 2026

Summary: A Vegas businessman plans to build a new hotel casino resort on a 13.5-acre site five miles south of the Strip. The first phase would build 300 hotel rooms with 150 extra rooms added in the second phase. The first part of the project would also introduce a 57,000-square-foot casino, along with dining, entertainment […]

By Sadonna Price

Plaza Las Vegas Adds High-Limit Gaming Room

August 20, 2026

Summary: The Plaza is opening a 2,000-square-foot high-limit gaming room with more than 50 slot machines. The new space will offer private concierge services, hotel check-in and cashless gaming options. Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel says downtown Las Vegas could need new, higher-end hotel rooms in the future Plaza Hotel & Casino in the heart of […]