Hawaii Gambling Debate Returns Amid $800M Illegal Market

Hawaii lawmakers have once again turned their attention to gambling, as a new legislative session coincides with updated estimates showing that illegal wagering remains widespread across the islands. Although most forms of gambling remain prohibited under state law, testimony before a newly formed Tourism and Gaming Working Group underscored that underground activity continues to generate […]

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Timur Margolin Wins Merit Montenegro Main Event

Timur Margolin Wins Merit Montenegro Main Event

After five demanding days on the Adriatic coast, the €1,650 Main Event at the Merit Poker Montenegro Championship has reached its conclusion inside the Merit Royal Splendid Casino in Budva. When the final card fell, Israel’s Timur Margolin had survived the swings of the last day to claim the trophy and the €110,000 top prize. […]

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Nebraska Casinos Close 2025 With Record Revenue Growth

Nebraska’s commercial casino market closed 2025 with its strongest month to date, as newly built and expanded facilities helped push revenue and tax collections to record levels. December marked the highest single-month performance since casino gaming launched in the state, capping a year of rapid growth tied to additional gaming space, more tables, and new […]

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