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3 weeks ago | 
legitgambling.com | Cameron Bishop
Summary:A $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, including a new Central Hall, will be completed by December 2025. Convention attendance is up 1.8% this year, even as overall tourism falls 6.5%. The center will grow to 2.5 million square feet of leasable space, with expectations to boost attendance by 450,000. As general tourism in Las Vegas dipped 6.5% in 2025, convention attendance quietly told a very different story, rising 1.8% so far this year.
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2 months ago | 
legitgambling.com | Ella McDonald |Ella Mcdonald |Cameron Bishop
Summary:The 2025 Indian Gaming Tradeshow gathered 7,500 attendees, 10% more than last year’s event in Anaheim. Organizers believe San Diego’s vibrant setting and good exhibitor presence contributed to the boost. Participants praised fresh initiatives, including TribalBond and the Digital Play Summit. The Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention saw a notable boost in attendance this year, and organizers are crediting San Diego for the upswing.
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2 months ago | 
legitgambling.com | Ella McDonald |Ella Mcdonald |Cameron Bishop
Summary:The City Planning Commission has approved zoning changes for the proposed Hudson Yards West casino project. Developers promise billions in MTA funding, housing, park space, and local community benefits. Critics want the casino to be scrapped in favor of the original 2009 plan.
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2 months ago | 
legitgambling.com | Ella McDonald |Ella Mcdonald |Landon Wheeler |Ryan Knuppel |Cameron Bishop
Summary:AGS has named Light&Wonder’s former Senior Director of Software Development, David Jacques, the new Vice President of Table Games Engineering. Jacques will report to John Hemberger, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Table Products. His expertise is expected to help the company refresh its table games portfolio.
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
legitgambling.com | Ella McDonald |Ella Mcdonald |Cameron Bishop
Summary:An Iowa judge has discovered potential flaws in the ballot wording that approved gambling in Linn County. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort argues the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission lacked authority to issue the new casino license. The court chose not to grant a temporary halt to the license. The legal battle over a new Iowa casino in northwest Cedar Rapids near downtown carries on as a judge recently questioned the wording of a 2021 ballot measure that authorized gambling in Linn County.
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Mar 11, 2025 | 
legitgambling.com | Landon Wheeler |Ella McDonald |Ella Mcdonald |Cameron Bishop |Natalie Whitehead
Summary:A proposed amendment would allow Nebraska voters to decide on legalizing online sports betting. If accepted, the legislation would generate $32 million in tax revenue annually. Senator Bostar rated the chances of advancing the bill out of committee as “6-out-of-10.”Lawmakers are considering a proposal that could majorly impact gambling in Nebraska by allowing mobile sports wagering. The proposed measure, Legislative Resolution 20CA, introduced by State Sen.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
legitgambling.com | Ella McDonald |Ella Mcdonald |Cameron Bishop |Natalie Whitehead
Summary:House Bill 1308, which would legalize online sportsbooks in Hawaii, passed the House with a 35-15 vote. Despite marking historic progress, the bill is facing opposition in the Senate, where a similar measure has already failed. If passed, the bill would allow at least four sportsbooks in Hawaii. Hawaii is edging closer to joining the ranks of states with legalized online sports betting.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
legitgambling.com | Ella McDonald |Ella Mcdonald |Kate Leaman |Cameron Bishop |Natalie Whitehead
Summary:Virginia lawmakers postponed a decision on a proposed casino in Tysons Corner, despite Senate approval. The decision has currently stalled in a House subcommittee. Reports that linked the developer to a paid study by George Mason University prompted scrutiny over academic objectivity. Lawmakers in Virginia have delayed a decision on a contentious proposal to establish a casino and entertainment complex in Tysons Corner.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
legitgambling.com | Landon Wheeler |Cameron Bishop |Ryan Knuppel
Summary:Luka Dončić made his LA Lakers debut in a 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday. The 25-year-old ended the night with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 24 minutes of action. LeBron James led with 24 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds, sending the team to the fourth position in the Western Conference Luka Dončić was quick to mark his Los Angeles Lakers debut on Monday with a performance that will be hard to forget.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
legitgambling.com | Cameron Bishop |Natalie Whitehead |Ella McDonald |Ella Mcdonald
Summary:Starting February 1, 2025, Kick will restrict gambling streams to ID-verified platforms. The change is aimed at protecting younger audiences while curbing harmful content. Streamers will be allowed to limit chat participation to registered accounts for better viewer interaction. Kick, the live-streaming platform launched at the end of 2022, has announced it was working on refinding its gambling policy.
