US casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B from gamblers
Inflation may be soaring, supply chains are snarled and the coronavirus just won’t go away. But America’s casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March.
US casinos experienced best month ever in March, winning $5.3B
While the national casino economy is doing well, there are pockets of sluggishness such as Atlantic City, where in-person casino revenue has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
Bally's bid for Chicago casino moves closer with Lightfoot approval
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Bally's as her selection to become the site of Chicago's first casino on Thursday.
Gamblers bet $492M in February, Arizona gets $670,000 in tax
Tuesday’s report from the Arizona Department of Gaming on the sixth month of legalized sports betting showed sports books made $24.4 million in gross profits after federal tax.
Couple claims winning $473M Powerball ticket sold in Arizona, lottery officials say
A Gilbert couple in Arizona claimed millions after they purchased the winning $473 million ticket to the Powerball drawing a day before numbers were picked. The couple claimed permanent anonymity.
Macomb County woman wins $2M on Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket she bought because of design
A Macomb County woman liked the design of a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket so she bought it. She won $2 million.
Maryland teacher wins $50K off lottery ticket husband bought to lift her spirits
A Maryland husband’s small gesture has paid off in a big way: The $5 scratch-off ticket he bought to cheer up his wife was worth $50,000
Arizona sports betting revenue tops $500 million in January
The Arizona Department of Gaming report on results from the fifth month of legalized wagering on sports showed the 12 online operations and two brick and mortar sports books made just over $40 million after federal taxes.
Arizona Coyotes seek gambling law change for ASU arena
The Arizona Coyotes want a new state law that legalizes sports betting changed to allow them to keep running their mobile sports gambling operation when they move from Glendale to Arizona State University’s hockey arena next season.
Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Arizona man leaves Las Vegas casino, learns he won $229,368 jackpot weeks later
The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a "communication error" and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he'd won a progressive jackpot
How much did Arizona make from the first few months of legal sports betting?
The numbers are out for the first few months of legal sports gambling in Arizona, and people placing bets in the state broke records.
BetMGM, Arizona Cardinals release renderings of sportsbook coming to State Farm Stadium
In addition to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, sportsbooks will be built at Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million ahead of Monday's drawing
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
Evers signs gambling deal with St. Croix Chippewa
Gamblers may soon have more opportunities to wager on sports in Wisconsin.
Arizona collects over $1,500 in fantasy sports tax during first 4 days in August
In the first four days of legal fantasy sports contests in August, Arizona collected just under $1,600 in tax revenue. The state is expected to make significantly more from sports betting, which became legal about two weeks after fantasy sports contests.
Gila River tribe breaks ground on 4th casino in Phoenix-metro area
The Gila River Indian Community broke ground on Oct. 18 on a new casino that will have more than 850 slot machines and table games, along with MGM sportsbook and restaurants. It's expected to create more than 650 new jobs.
