Ziv Chen
Ziv Chen
Ziv Chen is an industry news contributor at Covers.com
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WrestleMania 41 to Pump $215 Million Into Las Vegas Economy
Nevada’s top books have another sporting event to look forward to, drawing attention to Sin City's growing status as a world-class international sports and entertainment capital.
Bill Banning Sweepstakes Progresses in Florida
A proposal to outlaw sweepstakes gaming and increase illegal gambling penalties passed another key Senate committee in the Sunshine State.
Nebraska Online Sports Betting Bill Takes Small Step Forward
Supporters of Legislative Resolution 20CA contend that legalizing and regulating online sports betting in Nebraska would keep revenue within the state and allow Nebraska to establish its own framework of consumer protections and restrictions.
New Jersey Court Rejects Attempt to Cash Chips From Shuttered Playboy Casino
A Garden State man who gambled on chips from a defunct casino is out of luck. An appellate court ruled he can't cash in over $59,000 worth of Playboy Hotel and Casino casino chips he bought at an auction.
Arkansas and Maine Online Gambling Initiatives off the Table
Legislative proposals to legalize mobile casino gaming in both states are now officially dead for the 2025 session.
Winner of Nevada Horse Race Tested Positive for Cocaine
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has voted on a new punishment for a horse racing trainer whose horse tested positive for cocaine after a race.
VGW 'Voluntarily' Withdraws Sweepstakes Services from Delaware
VGW announced Friday that it voluntarily withdrew its services from Delaware earlier this month despite disagreeing with the Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Hard Rock Bet Launches New Crash Game in New Jersey
Online casino Hard Rock Bet expanded its Garden State mobile offerings with the launch of Take-Off!, a crash-style casino game IGT PlayDigital developed.
Wynn Resorts Leads Bid with Local Backing for New York Casino
The gambling operator and its development partners took major strides in the highly competitive race for a New York City metro area casino license.
Flutter Near Finalizing Acquisition of Italian Gaming Operator Snaitech
Flutter is set to confirm its purchase of Snaitech from Playtech in the next few weeks, a significant step in the company's expansion into leading global markets.
North Carolina Bill Would Ban College Sports Prop Bets
North Carolina lawmakers have introduced House Bill 828 to prohibit prop bets on amateur and collegiate athletics in the Tar Heel State.
Fanatics Sportsbook at Progressive Field Shuts Down Due to Disinterest
The Fanatics Sportsbook retail operation at the home of the Cleveland Guardians has closed after two years.
Atlantic City Casinos See Profits Fall Over 9% in 2024
The nine licensed operations made $675 million in gross revenue last year, a 9.3% drop compared to the $745 million these businesses collected in 2023.
New Lawsuit Challenges Legality of D.C.'s Sports Betting Market
A federal lawsuit against sportsbook operators in Washington, D.C., questions the validity of the district's sports betting legalization.
War Horse Casino Concerned Tariffs Will Impede Business
New tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump imposed could directly affect the Nebraska casino's expansion plans, its CEO said.
Asian Casino Stocks Fall in Tariff War
Donald Trump's tariffs are affecting the gambling industry, as casino stocks decline after trade tensions between the U.S. and China intensify.
Alabama Gambling Bill Shut Down Days After Being Introduced
Legalized sports betting in the Yellowhammer State is put on hold after the latest bill was shut down by Alabama lawmakers.
Montana Bill Seeks to Define Legal Gambling More Precisely
A recent proposal seeks to address the proliferation of illegal online gambling websites in Big Sky Country.
Wynn Resorts Celebrates 20 Years in Vegas with $10K Gift Bonus for Staff
Wynn Resorts marked the 20th anniversary of its Las Vegas operations by presenting a $10,000 stock gift to employees who joined the company at its inception.
Kentucky Sports Betting Handle Down 19.2% in February
Kentucky's online sportsbooks reached over $218.9 million in wagers, a month-on-month decline of 19.2%, dropping from $270.9 million.
