Where Are Casinos Legal in the U.S. in 2026?
Casino gambling is not a federal issue, instead, it is governed state by state. This means that if a casino is legal in New Jersey, it may not be the same situation ten miles down the road in a state where it is not legal. This situation can be confusing for travelers who assume that […]
HOT DESTINATIONS COOL ESCAPES
Editorial Staff | Posted on April 14, 2026 | From tribal resort experiences to major city celebrations, summer travel has never looked better Summer is the season of escape—the time when sun-soaked days and warm, electric nights invite travelers to trade routine for adventure. From the iconic beaches of Atlantic City, where the Boardwalk hums […]
Casino Player Magazine March 2026
Editorial Staff | Posted on April 14, 2026 | Casino Player Magazine March 2026 From bingo halls to billion-dollar resorts. Tribal casinos lead the wayBy Sean Chaffin Federal judge says no to Missouri “skill games”By Frank Legato The smarter betting strategies I’d actually use at the blackjack tableBy Al O’Grady Blackjack has some horrible moments […]
Health Experts Advocate for Smoke-Free Atlantic City Casinos
The smoke has not yet cleared on the push for smoke-free casinos in Atlantic City. Two former high-ranking New Jersey Department of Health officials—Doctors Eddy Bresnitz and Fred Jacobs, who previously oversaw the state’s tobacco control programs—published an op-ed in NJ Spotlight News. They urged the state to close the long-standing exemption for Atlantic City […]
Germany’s Sweepstakes Casino Boom: Why U.S. Operators Are Expanding into Europe | Sports Betting Operator
What’s driving U.S. operators east? By Katherine A. Baker, Joshua L. Kirschner & Samantha Ahearn The legal landscape for sweepstakes casinos in the United States is rapidly shifting, with an increasing number of states applying regulatory scrutiny, legislative restrictions or prohibitions. “Sweepstakes casino” is the colloquial term for gaming platforms where participants can obtain virtual […]
Wisconsin Moves Toward Legal Online Sports Betting
Wisconsin has taken a significant step toward expanding legalized gambling after Governor Tony Evers approved legislation that sets the framework for online sports betting across the state. The move places Wisconsin among a growing number of states allowing digital wagering, though actual implementation may take time as negotiations continue. The newly signed law permits online […]
Why Gambling Laws Change the Minute You Cross a State Line
If you’ve ever traveled around the United States and like to gamble a little, you’ve probably noticed something strange. You can be sitting at home placing a legal sports bet or playing online casino games, drive a few hours across a state line, and suddenly none of that is allowed anymore. That’s not a glitch. […]
Connecticut Towns Push for Larger Share of Casino Revenue
An ongoing debate in Connecticut over casino revenues is gaining momentum as local officials press for a fairer share of gambling taxes. For years, municipalities have received only a small portion of tribal casino revenues despite earlier agreements that towns would be the primary beneficiaries. Advocates argue that state finances have improved enough to restore […]
Sweepstakes Casinos Banned by Governor in Maine
Maine Governor Janet Mills signed Legislative Document (LD) 2007 into law, explicitly banning online sweepstakes casinos (also called sweepstakes or “sweeps” casinos) in the state. This makes Maine the second state in 2026 to enact such a prohibition, following Indiana, which passed its ban via HB 1052, effective July 1, 2026. The news comes as […]
Kenosha Casino Project Advances After Federal Review
The proposed Hard Rock casino and hotel development in Kenosha has reached a new stage after federal officials released a draft environmental review examining the project’s potential effects. The document, issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), evaluates a plan by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin to place land into federal trust and […]