Silverstein Properties, the firm led by World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein, has revealed an ambitious proposal to build a towering casino and entertainment complex in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen. The planned development, named “Avenir,” would rise 785 feet on a 2.1-acre site along 11th Avenue between 40th and 41st Streets, promising to redefine the West…
The 56th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) officially kicks off today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, with a record-setting schedule of 100 live bracelet events hosted at the Horseshoe and Paris casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Running through July 16, this global poker festival draws thousands of players—from elite professionals to enthusiastic amateurs—eager to…
House Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary (D-Howard) has prefiled House Bill 17 (HB 17) ahead of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 session, set to begin on January 8. The bill seeks to legalize online casino gambling (“iGaming”) in Maryland, allowing the state’s six brick-and-mortar casino operators to offer online platforms or “skins.” HB 17 also proposes granting…
With the new year underway, state legislatures across the country are reconvening, and gaming is once again a hot topic. Virginia has joined Maryland in introducing an iGaming bill ahead of its 2025 General Assembly session. On New Year’s Eve, state Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Portsmouth) prefiled Senate Bill 827. The measure will become an official…
In a recent conversation with Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli, Richard Schuetz—an industry veteran with over four decades of experience—shared his insights on the slower-than-expected rollout of internet casinos across the U.S. Schuetz, who currently serves as CEO of American Bettors’ Voice (ABV), cited concerns over potential cannibalization of brick-and-mortar (B&M) casinos as a key…
Online casino gambling, which includes interactive slot machines and table games, remains legal in only seven states: Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia. While sports betting has gained broad acceptance—passing legislation in 39 states plus Washington, DC—the expansion of online casino gaming has been much slower. As state legislatures meet…
Student-athletes face unique challenges from balancing academics, athletics, and the increasing accessibility of sports betting, which can make them vulnerable to risky gambling behaviors, said Sarah McCarthy, CEO of the Gambling Council. Addressing Risky Gambling Behaviors In response, the Gambling Council and the NFL are collaborating to create a responsible gambling training program tailored specifically…
As the 2025 legislative season gains momentum, many state capitals are actively considering the legalization of online gaming, including interactive slot machines and table games. Whether authorizing iGaming is beneficial largely depends on who you ask. Several of the largest U.S. gaming operators — such as MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, Penn Entertainment, and Boyd Gaming…
Bill Expands Mobile Gaming to Include Roulette, Blackjack, and Poker House Bill 1861, which received bipartisan support, was introduced last week and is now under review by the House Judiciary Committee as it moves toward becoming law. The bill proposes expanding mobile gaming options to include, but not be limited to, aslot machines, video poker,…
Online gaming, also known as iGaming — which includes internet slot machines and interactive table games — appears to be staying restricted to just seven U.S. states for now. Despite efforts in 2025 to expand the digital casino space, legislation in several states, including Arkansas and Maine, failed to gain traction. iGaming Expansion Hits a…