• Nothing changed today except the calendar. October 13 is now 34 days away, and every number, bill, and position covered here yesterday is exactly where it was.

• The gap is still 36 points. Gov. Shapiro's 52% ask and the skill-game industry's 13–16% counter are the two ends. Rep. Diamond's 20% package and the Yaw/Williams 16% (or $500/month flat-fee) bill remain the closest industry-friendly options; Senate GOP leadership's 35% is still the middle marker.

35 Days for Pennsylvania to figure out what to do with Skill Games. Will the deadline drop like a hammer with all skill going dark, or will a bill that works for all parties rise to the top? We’ll know within 35 days.

The Missouri ballot deadline today has major future Skill Games implications.

The surprising true story of how the sandwich was born from an 18th-century card game — and how one Monte Cristo Gaming location put its own spin on it.

Video gaming terminals should feel like part of your establishment’s story, not an add-on. Here’s how to build and maintain a theme that actually works.

The design psychology top casinos use to keep guests comfortable and playing longer — and how to adapt it for a bar or restaurant setting.

A beginner’s guide to building a social media strategy that actually reaches hospitality customers, from setting goals to tracking what works.

Loud, bold, and surprisingly functional — the real story behind those unmistakable casino carpets, from psychology to practicality.

SMS marketing is one of the highest-engagement channels available to bars and restaurants. Here’s how to build a compliant, effective text campaign.

Illinois’ video gaming terminal market has nearly tripled since 2016 and casino revenue is still climbing. Here’s what the latest numbers mean for operators and location owners.