Gambling, drag show legislation causes conflict in Texas House
The Texas House is currently considering legislation overseeing drag shows, sexually explicit performances, online betting and destination casinos in Texas.
US casinos top $60B in revenue in 2022: See the top gambling cities
Twenty-nine states set new records for gambling revenue last year.
Gambling proposals gain traction in the Texas Legislature
Texas has been tough on gambling for decades but a new bill, SJR17, could change that by allowing a public vote on expanding gambling in the Lone Star State.
California tribe to buy Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for $650M
A California tribe announced Tuesday that it is buying the Palms Casino Resort off the Las Vegas Strip.
Artichoke Joe's Casino agrees to pay record $5.3M penalty for misleading gambling regulators
A decade ago, state gambling regulators accused Artichoke Joe's of engaging in loan-sharking activities, illegal drug sales, and failing to properly report violations, according to the most recent allegations. As part of that settlement, the card room did not contest the illegal loans allegation and the state dropped its claims of illegal drug sales and the reporting failure.