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Tunica, Mississippi is a great example of a rags-to-riches town that has been improved by the gambling industry. Up until the 1990s, the small Mississippi River town was one of the poorest in the United States. Then, something miraculous happened: developers...
Australia has the distinction of being the country with the highest gambling rate in the world. Approximately 80 percent of Australian adults engage in some form of gambling, whether online, on gaming tables, or on “pokies,” the native Australian...
Bellagio Casino (Las Vegas) Most gamblers hope to win money when they visit a casino, but many fail to think about the taxes they would have to pay on their winnings. Meet George and Frank, two American friends who spend a weekend gambling at the Las Vegas...
Governor of Florida Rick Scott November, 01, 2014 - Florida has a new law prohibiting maquinitas, otherwise known as video gambling machines. The new law, signed by Governor Rick Scott on April 10, 2013, prompted Miami mayor Thomas Regalado to order...
In May 2013, the American Gaming Association released its annual report on the state of the U.S. casino industry. The report triumphantly announced that almost half of America's casino patrons are between the ages of 21-35, indicating that young adults...
The invention of the smart phone has changed the way people live their lives. Phone conversations can happen at any place and at any time. Bills can be paid, products ordered, and instant messages sent simply by reaching into a pocket or purse and pulling...
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (Atlantic City) Twenty-two female plaintiffs lost a lawsuit last month against their former employer, the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City. The women, former cocktail waitresses for the facility, disapproved...
Under the rule of the Communist party, Vietnamese citizens are not allowed to gamble in their homeland's casinos. Although the country actually houses several casinos, these facilities are designated for foreign tourists alone; it is against the law for natives...
Love it or hate it, the gambling industry in the United States is one of the largest, most economically important industries in our country. Commercial casinos are by far the largest player in the world of gambling in the United States. Even when you consider...
Tony A. Webb A childcare provider in Oklahoma was recently charged with two counts of neglect after leaving her home to visit a casino while two children, ages four and two, were under her care. Toni Webb, age 38, posted her $50,000 bond but was expected...
In 2009, the Video Gaming Act of Illinois authorized the operation of video gambling terminals, or VGTs, in any licensed Illinois business. The types of businesses that were permitted to obtains VGTs were primarily bars, truck stops, and restaurants....
For several years, interest groups in the city of Lansing, Michigan have been arguing over whether a new tribal casino should be allowed to set up shop in the town. At the end of May, a Supreme Court ruling opened doors for those who hope to see Lansing...
In what appears to be an growing trend in today's gambling industry, another American casino has permanently closed its doors. The lights at Harrah's in Tunica, Mississippi went out just a few minutes after midnight on June 1, signifying the end of employment...
In June, July, and August, the temperature in Las Vegas typically climbs toward the 110 degree mark. Inside of Sin City's many casinos, summer musical entertainment also sizzles. Here's a look at just a few of the fabulous musical acts slated...
Business tycoon and casino mogul Sheldon Adelson is at it again. The billionaire has chosen yet another political cause and is backing it wholeheartedly with his money. This time, it's the Drug Free Florida committee he's supporting. Critics believe...
The results of the latest American Gaming Association (AGA) State of the States survey are in: American gamblers are regular people who form a comprehensive “portrait of the American electorate,” according to association president Geoff Freeman....
Relay for Life Relay for Life is a recurring event created by the American Cancer Society (ACS) to raise money for the charity. The events are also known for the way in which they build camaraderie amongst communities and pay respect to those who are battling/have...
MGM recently received the go-ahead to construct the first operating commercial casino in Massachusetts. Those plans could be axed, however, if critics behind the recent “Repeal the Casino Deal” movement have their way. Gambling opponents are growing...
Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Casino workers who belong to Nevada's Culinary Workers Union Local 226 have long enjoyed 100 percent-funded health care premiums from their employers. Because of added Obamacare costs, that benefit has been called...
A Native American tribe in Minnesota is making great strides toward green technology in its casino. The White Earth Nation, a faction of Minnesota's Chippewa tribe, owns and operates the Shooting Star Casino and Event Center. That casino recently...
Mrs. Bridget Wheeler Some casinos have dress codes which they whole-heartedly enforce. An Australian woman recovering from breast cancer found that out the hard way when she recently tried to enter a casino with a hat on her head. The woman wore the hat because...
A little over a year ago, the state of Delaware set a goal for itself: Within its first year of legalized online gambling, it would bring in a revenue of $5 million. Sadly, that goal has not been reached. A recent report from the Washington Post indicated...
The Tradewinds Casino Cruise logo up on the chimney's boat Escapade On July 15, a casino cruise ship got stuck on a sand bar off the Georgia coast in the US, stranding 96 guests and 27 crew members. The 5-hour tour was to be the maiden voyage for a brand...
Casino workers at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City got some bad news this July: Their employer will be closing its business doors in a few months. On September 16, the Trump Entertainment Resorts property, founded by Donald Trump himself, will become...
When it comes to the legalization of online gambling in America, there are both Republicans and Democrats who oppose it. There are also Republicans and Democrats who support it. Indeed, the issue of legalizing U.S. online gambling is a controversial one,...
Responsible Gaming Education Week, or RGEW, is held the first full week of every August. The tradition began back in 1998 when the American Gaming Association, or AGA, decided to sponsor an annual, week-long awareness program to help educate people about...
