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Maryland gambling contributes $1.58bn to good causes in FY2024

The Maryland Lottery has reported that the state's casino, daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sportsbook operators have contributed nearly $1.58bn to Maryland’s charitable causes during the fiscal year. The state said this is the second-largest contribution total to date, nearly topping last year’s nearly $1.6bn figure. In a breakdown of this year’s charitable contribution, casinos generated $824m of the combined total. Lottery profits reached $699.6m, while sports wagering and DFS contributed a com...
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Casino review: Horseshoe Indianapolis vs. Four Winds South Bend

In my quest to find the ultimate Hoosierland casino, two new contenders rose to the challenge for the title of ultimate Indiana hot spot. These two casinos brought their unique brand of quality and flair to the table, but in this battle for top destination, there can only be one winner. Let’s have a closer look at our latest contenders… Shelby County’s Horseshoe Indianapolis first opened in March 2009 as Indiana Live! and is currently owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. This commercial...
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Review: Terre Haute Casino Resort and Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino

Gaming America recently paid a visit to two Indiana casinos, one that recently opened and one that was recently updated. In this deep dive into what Terre Haute Casino Resort and Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino have to offer, one must rise victorious in this casino match-up... When it comes to quality casinos in Indiana, Hoosiers have their pick of some great gambling spots, where they can kick back, relax and enjoy their game of choice. Indiana currently offers its residents access to 13...
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Gaming America on the Move: Terre Haute debuts Indiana’s 13th casino

Gaming America was on location for the launch of Indiana’s 13th casino. CDI’s latest gaming facility opened Friday morning at 10:30AM after a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, complete with a live band. However, the chilly temperatures did not deter the large crowd that was gathered outside of the casino. Hundreds of excited guests lined up outside of Terre Haute Casino Resort (THCR) over the weekend in anticipation of the facility’s grand opening. Warm and friendly chatter rippled through the grou...

New York casino license fees to reach $1bn

According to the released a budget proposal, potential fees could double the previous expectation. The Empire State operators could face a $1bn licensing fee for its downstate New York casino, twice the amount that had been previously anticipated. The state gaming commission recently released a budget proposal, which laid out the potential fees for a license and when those fees are due. The proposal stated that the state gaming commission “shall determine a licensing fee to be paid by a licen
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Jamul Casino names James Donovan as new Executive Chef

Jamul Casino has promoted James Donovan to the role of Executive Chef. The casino’s restaurants have won culinary awards, including the Wine and Spectator Award of Excellence and the San Diego Union-Tribune’s “San Diego’s Best” honorable mention. Donovan will continue maintain the restaurant’s current track record in his new role. He will oversee Jamul Casino's Food & Beverage team of 200 workers and will directly manage 85 crew members. Donovan is a San Diego native graduated from El Cajon Vall...
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