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New-look Norfolk casino project approved, NJ Republicans pledge support for smoking ban, GLPI closes on Bally’s Chicago plot and more.
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Next steps for Norfolk casino bid, controversy surrounding Maine’s top regulator, more illegal skill games in Kentucky and more.
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Cedar Rapids casino process takes another step, Hard Rock unveils permanent Rockford casino, a busy August for the Venetian and more.
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Summer slump in Atlantic City, more drama from the New Hampshire casino debacle, changes to Norfolk casino proposal and more.
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The latest on the New York City casino race, 50/50 drawings proposed in Arkansas, fingers pointed for Jake’s 58 violations and more.
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Nassau County Leases Coliseum to LVS for 42 Years; Two Stabbed at Red Rock, Shooter Killed; 11 Illegal Casinos Closed in Florida
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Sands continues Texas push, more casino opposition in New York, Nevada gaming logs best fiscal year ever and more.
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The New York casino race trudges on, Nittany casino approved, Las Vegas expansions and more.
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Petersburg referendum approved, Churchill Downs rebuked for HHR facility, Accel acquires Fairmont Holdings and more.
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Progress in Petersburg, new casino coming to Iowa, WSOP tops attendance record for second straight year, Live! Pittsburgh starts big renovations and more.
Kentucky Judge Upholds Skill-Game Ban
A Kentucky judge has rejected a claim that a 2023 law banning so-called “skill games” violated the state’s constitution, upholding the ban of the unregulated machines.
Work Starts on New Hampshire Casino
Construction has begun on a new casino in Rochester, N.H., to feature a 32,000-square-foot gaming and hospitality space in a parking lot at the Lilac Mall.
AI–Based Hotel Coming To Las Vegas
The Otonomus Hotel (l.) will combine the benefits of a rental and a hotel based on artificial intelligence technology designed to personalize the guest experience. The property will open...
Florida Regulators Exempt From Public Records Disclosure
Current and former members of the Florida Gaming Control Commission now are exempt from public disclosure of home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and other personal information, under...
Florida Investigation Reveals Deceased Petition Signers
A Miami man was arrested for submitting 13 dead individuals’ signatures among those he collected in 2021 for Florida Voters In Charge. The political group’s petition drive to place...
Virginia Legislators Will Reintroduce Casino Measure
In light of decreasing revenue due to a decline in demand for office space combined with a homeowners tax increase in Fairfax County, Va., some lawmakers said they plan...
Dallas Lawmakers Approve Gambling As Legislative Priority
A Dallas City Council committee approved making legalized gambling a top priority for the upcoming legislative session. Meanwhile, the city is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a...
PA High Court to Rule on Skill Games
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear the appeal of the state of Pennsylvania challenging the legality of so-called skill games, with the state seeking to overturn a lower court’s...
New York Extends Bid Deadline for Casino Applicants
The New York agency charged with licensing three downstate casinos has extended the August 31, 2024 deadline for bids, set by a recent law, to June 27, 2025.
Atlanta Kroger Stores Offer Slot-Like Games
Slot-like “coin-operated amusement machines” have appeared in several Atlanta-area Kroger stores. The games pay out in gift cards, not cash, and help fund the state’s HOPE Scholarship program, Kroger...
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September 24-26, 2024: SBC Summit, Feira Internacional De Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit.
October 7-10: Global Gaming Expo (G2E), The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by RX and the American Gaming Association. For more information visit Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
October 15-16: European Gaming Congress, Hotel Polonia Palace, Warsaw, Poland. Produced by Hipther. For more information visit hipther.com/events/egc/.
November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
October 7-10: Global Gaming Expo (G2E), The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by RX and the American Gaming Association. For more information visit Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
October 15-16: European Gaming Congress, Hotel Polonia Palace, Warsaw, Poland. Produced by Hipther. For more information visit hipther.com/events/egc/.
November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
