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Aurora Illiniois Set to Get New Casino: When Does it Open?

PENN Entertainment, Inc. announced that it expects to open the new land-based Hollywood Casino - Aurora on June 24. The casino will be located approximately an hour outside of Chicago.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:08

Oklahoma's WinStar World Casino and Resort Has All-New Baccarat Salon

Located inside WinStar’s Beijing Gaming Plaza, the 1,350-square-foot space features an expanded selection of eight brand-new Baccarat tables, including five Mini Baccarat tables offering the Dragon Bonus side bet and three Dai Baccarat tables.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:11

Vegas Gambler R.J. Cipriani Adds Paramount and Ellisons to Suit Over Unpaid PR

A Las Vegas gambling has added Paramount Skydance and Larry and David Ellison to his lawsuit against executive Jeff Shell, who is the president of Paramount.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 14:55

Orange Country CA Sports Agent Who Alleges He Was Drugged at MGM Casino in Vegas Wins Significant Victory

Evidence showed MGM appears to have violated MGM's Responsible Gaming Practices by knowingly serving alcoholic beverages to a visibly intoxicated patron, and knowingly permitting a visibly intoxicated patron to gamble as case is now heading to trial.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 03/16/2026 - 18:18

Lucky Essex County New Jersey Man Wins $100,000 Jackpot in Advance of St. Patrick’s Day at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, a little early Irish luck helped a guest from Essex County in northern New Jersey hit a $100,000 slot machine jackpot at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mon, 03/16/2026 - 11:28

Guest Hits $145,800 Buffalo Link Jackpot at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida

The lucky Unity member wagered $200 on a $0.50 denomination to land the winning combination. The progressive has since reset to $50,000. A progressive slot machine starts with a base jackpot amount that increases as guests continue to play.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 03/13/2026 - 15:37

Why Players Prefer Mobile Slots Over Desktop

The shift between playing slots on mobile vs desktop has changed a ton for me personally over the last few years. And I know I’m not alone on this. I think the convenience factor combined with just how good things games play on your phone has a lot to do with it.

Submitted by Payton on, Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:43

Houston Rockets Owner Poised to Buy Caesars for $7 Billion

Caesars shares shot up nearly 5% on the news.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:29

Lawsuit Filed Against Washington State-Based Game Developer Valve Over Unlawful Gambling Through its Loot Box System

The contents within these boxes have real-world monetary value, and they “employ the same psychological mechanisms” that casinos use, according to the suit filed by Washington law firm Hagens Berman.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 15:32

Guest Hits $90,848.56 Jackpot at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino

A lucky guest claimed a $90,848.56 progressive jackpot Saturday, March 7, at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 11:10

Man Sues Vegas Hotel Over Scorpion Bite

The species was identified as an Arizona bark scorpion, considered one of the most venomous in North America.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:29

Popular Choctaw Casino & Resort Oklahoma Casino Moves Towards Non Smoking

The casino attracts many Texans as well being that it is just 14 miles north of the state border.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 03/09/2026 - 11:32

These US Casinos Are Said to Have the "Loosest Slots": Resorts World New York City, Atlantic City, Circus Circus and Colorado's Grande Casino (2026)

In our quest to seek out the "loosest slots" in America, Gambling911.com found casinos that routinely end up on top of the list.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Sun, 03/08/2026 - 13:16

1win Arranges Private Charter Flights for VIP Clients Leaving the UAE Amid Aviation Disruptions

As aviation disruptions continue in the Gulf region following reports of a drone strike near Dubai International Airport, global crypto platform 1win has organized a private evacuation operation for its VIP clients currently in the United Arab Emirates.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:00

Top Ranked Land-Based Casinos in Florida Based on Customer Feedback in 2026

Gambling911.com looks at the top ranked casinos in Florida. These rankings are based on actual customer feedback and are not tied to any type of affiliate or influencer deals that have become all too commonplace across the internet these days.

Submitted by steve cooper on, Sat, 03/07/2026 - 19:16

Why Canadian Players Are Flocking to Online Casinos with Instant Withdrawals

Casinos that offer instant withdrawals are becoming the preferred choice, not because they are flashy, but because they give players immediate access to their winnings.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Thu, 03/05/2026 - 10:22

Baltimore Becomes Second U.S. City to Sue Sweepstakes Casinos

According to the lawsuit, the companies violated Baltimore’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by operating illegal online gambling platforms disguised as lawful sweepstakes.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 21:07

Las Vegas Casinos See More Than 15K Canadian Visitors in One Month By Honoring $1CAD as $1USD

Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino to Continue Currency Parity Program Through Aug. 31.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:21

Lil Baby, X7Dave Reportedly Sign Multi-8-Figure Contract With Spartans.com Online Casino

Streamers these days are making a killing promoting online casinos.

Such is the case with the signing of X7Dave (David Raizman) is a prominent, high-stakes casino streamer. He is reported to have just signed a $32 million annual deal with Spartans crypto casino, featuring a $2 million community leaderboard, making him one of the top creators in the gambling space.

Lil Baby (real name Dominique Armani Jones) is a highly successful American rapper and songwriter from Atlanta, who also just signed with Spartans online casino in late February.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 22:19

Spree Sweepstakes Casino Returns to Alabama, Georgia

The decision comes as a handful of U.S. states have passed laws - or are in the process of doing so - that would prevent sweepstakes casinos from operating.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/03/2026 - 16:52

The Convoluted Inside Look Into What is Going on With Jazz Sports: Founder Talks of Harrowing Ordeal

"I was attacked, kidnapped, beaten, and nearly killed by people (who took over Jazz)."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 17:08

How the Sweepstakes Model Created a Billionaire Without a U.S. Gambling License

VGW, the company behind Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots and Global Poker, grew its business using a promotional sweepstakes structure that sits outside the standard U.S. iGaming framework.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 10:34

Chumba Casino Founder Hit With Fresh Set of Drug-Related Allegations

Australian billionaire and founder of some of the biggest names in sweepstakes casinos is now facing a fresh set of drug-related charges following his arrest for domestic abuse last month.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 09:59

Boyd Gaming Selling Sam’s Town Shreveport to Bally’s

Bally's is set to own two Shreveport, Louisiana casinos directly across from one another.

Boyd Gaming is selling its Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Bally’s for an undisclosed amount. Boyd Gaming has run the venue for nearly 22 years.

The property is located directly across the street from the Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel.

This deal is set to close in the 3rd quarter of this year.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 02/27/2026 - 12:06

US Sweepstakes Models: Could Grey-Market Innovation Reach the UK?

Over the last decade or so, the United States has quietly transformed into a laboratory for new betting models. Not by sweeping federal reform. Nor by coordinated state expansion. But by regulatory loopholes, which are a more subtle thing.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 09:42

Naked Man Arrested in West Virginia Casino Charged With Murder of His Own Father

The victim was shot at least six times in the back and head with a chainsaw found by his feet.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 13:43

Treasure Island Resort & Casino Outside of Minneapolis Pays $217,000 From Rare Bad Beat Jackpot: First Time in Two Years

A table of poker players split a rare payout at a Minnesota casino on Valentine's Day, when a "bad beat jackpot" hit for the first time in more than two years, the Treasure Island Resort & Casino confirmed this week.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 02/21/2026 - 19:26

Seminole Classic Casino Announces March 2026 Promos

As always, Gambling911.com presents its readers with the newly announced promotional offers, deals and events taking place at the Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida for March 2026.

Submitted by Press Release on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:49

Lawsuit Claims Coca Cola Only Invited Female Employees to Connecticut Casino Trip

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the lawsuit in New Hampshire district court on behalf of a male employee of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast who complained about a two-day networking trip for about 250 women at the Mohegan Sun casino resort in Connecticut.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 16:50

Why Slot Features Like Free Spins and Bonus Rounds Matter to Today’s Players

Consumers are changing. They expect more from their experiences and as online gambling continues to grow, operators are paying closer attention to what keeps players engaged. In North America overall, slot machines accounted for around 43.7 percent of total casino gambling revenue in 2025, ahead of any other game type. That figure highlights how central slots remain to casino revenue, even as the wider gambling market continues to evolve.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Wed, 02/18/2026 - 10:31

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