Resorts World Opens New York City’s First Full Casino

Nighttime exterior of a casino with a neon red cursive sign and 'New York City' below.

New York City’s gambling industry has entered a new chapter. After years of operating as a video lottery and electronic table game venue, Resorts World New York City in Queens has officially become the city’s first full-scale commercial casino offering live dealer table games. Blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, and other traditional casino staples are now …

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Bally’s Chicago Casino Tops Off Major Construction Milestone

Ballys Chicago construction and virtual render

Chicago’s long-awaited casino project just hit a pretty big milestone. Bally’s Chicago announced it has officially “topped off” the structure for its permanent casino, which basically means the highest beam is now in place, and the project is moving from groundwork into its more visible final shape ahead of a planned 2027 opening. That topping-off …

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January Revenue Shows Continued Growth in Ohio’s Casino Market

Ohio’s commercial casino industry posted $79.6 million in gross gaming revenue for January 2026, reflecting a 2.3 % increase compared with January 2025, according to the latest data released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission*. Slot machines continued to be the dominant revenue source within the state’s land-based casinos, contributing approximately $59.1 million of total …

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