Articles by James Foglio (800)
Freehold Raceway announced in September 2024 that it expected to cease all live racing and simulcast operations by the end of the year. That day finally came on December 28, when employees and affected stakeholders were notified by track officials of its permanent closure. Freehold Raceway, co-owned by Penn Entertainment, officially opened in 1854 and […]
Whiskey Pete’s Hotel and Casino in Primm, Nevada, located between Las Vegas and California, has shut its doors after operating for nearly 50 years. Whiskey Pete’s Hotel and Casino closure is only temporary, according to parent company Affinity Interactive Affinity Interactive, Whiskey Pete’s parent company, said the closure is temporary. However, it’s unclear if the […]
UnrealKingdoms, a project at the intersection of blockchain technology and gaming, has announced a $17 million investment to further develop its NFT-based gaming platform. NFT gaming platform has been under development for over two years, led by its founders, Dru Mundorff and Mark Chester According to UnrealKingdoms’ press release, the NFT gaming platform has been […]
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant finished 7-0 for his NFL Week 17 picks, selecting the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders to win outright. A parlay of those picks would have won gamblers a $1,459 payout on a $100 bet. Kevin Durant selected seven favorites […]
Everi Holdings Inc., a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, player loyalty solutions, and bingo, announced Monday the expansion of its TournEvent platform into Historical Horse Racing (HHR) markets with a debut installation at Gate City Casino in Nashua, New Hampshire. Everi brings cutting-edge tournament capabilities to players […]
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel has received the coveted AAA Five Diamond designation. This is the first time Yaamava’ has attained this prestigious honor, according to the news release. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is now among the 140 hotels and 60 restaurants on the AAA Five Diamond list Of course, Yaamava’ Resort & […]
Bally’s Corp. announced the commencement of its offering of a 25% equity stake in its Chicago casino and resort project. Bally’s Chicago has begun marketing the initial public offering and concurrent private placement of its equity ownership interests. Monies raised will the funding for Bally’s planned permanent casino and resort in Chicago According to […]
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) announced a significant update to the Garden State’s Responsible Gaming initiatives. Gamblers can now self-exclude from retail casinos via the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement website Individuals seeking to self-exclude from gambling at brick-and-mortar casinos can now do so conveniently […]
Two defendants accused of operating Davison and Burton storefront casinos were recently sentenced in the 7th Judicial Circuit Court, located at 900 Saginaw Street in Flint, following a t investigation by the Michigan Department of Attorney General (AG) and Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Shaun M. Bellah Sr., Shaun M. Bellah II had charges filed […]
Gun Lake Casino (GLC), located in Wayland, Mich., on Monday announced the official results of its annual Toys for Tots collection, which ran from December 1 through December 15. Gun Lake Casino collected over 1,000 new toys valued at over $35,000 for children in need GLC collected over 1,000 new toys valued at over $35,000 […]