Commercial casinos in North Carolina are still banned. This leaves only three tribal casinos operating in the state.
Long Island, New York's Islandia Village Board recently voted 5-0 in support of Jake's 58 Casino Hotel's $200 million expansion project.
Hollywood, Florida, is hosting the ongoing Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO). It kicked off on July 26 and will end on August 8, comprising more than 15 tournaments.