Lawmakers Act to Speed Up NYC Casino Process

State lawmakers in New York have submitted a proposal to speed up the process of licensing downstate casinos in and around New York City.

Published May 27, 2024

Ellis Island Sues F1, Clark County Over Losses, Disruptions from Race

Ellis Island Casino (l.) has sued Formula One and Clark County over losses it suffered due to construction and traffic disruptions related to the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Published May 27, 2024

Louisiana Casino Contribution Ban Upheld

A Louisiana legislative committee originally approved an amendment submitted by state Sen. Thomas Pressly reversing the ban on casino contributions to political campaigns. However, the amendment was then rescinded...

Published May 27, 2024

Bally’s Shareholders Reject Smoking Study

Shareholders of Bally’s Corp. rejected a proposal by anti-smoking groups to study the potential impact of banning smoking inside Bally’s casinos.

Published May 27, 2024

Cohen Does Albany Blitz for Citi Field Zoning Bill

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is embarking on a lobbying effort to pass a bill in the state legislature to rezone part of the parking lot of the...

Published May 20, 2024

Alabama Lawmaker Discusses Gaming Bill Failure

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (l.) recently said that there “just wasn’t enough time” to pass gambling legislation in the recent session. Residents want more regulation of illegal...

Published May 20, 2024

Bally’s Receives RG Check Accreditation

Bally’s has been recognized by RG Check, the comprehensive gambling accreditation program. Bally’s Chicago also has formed partnerships with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling and the Midwest Asian...

Published May 20, 2024

Group Forms To Block Arkansas Casino License Repeal

Investing in Arkansas, backed by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, has formed to block a constitutional amendment that would repeal a casino license in Pope County.

Published May 20, 2024

Encore Boston Harbor Plans Put on Hold

Wynn Resorts is looking to build off of Encore Boston Harbor’s (l.) success with a major expansion. But issues over taxes and fees have put the plans on hold.

Published May 20, 2024

Missouri Casino Group Submits Signatures

A group seeking a new Missouri casino near the Lake of the Ozarks submitted more than enough signatures to place the issue on the November ballot. The project would...

Published May 13, 2024

AC Workers Urge Advance of Casino Smoking Ban

Table-game dealers in Atlantic City are calling on a key Assembly committee chairman to put his bill to close the casino loophole to the state’s indoor smoking ban to...

Published May 13, 2024

Caesars Virginia Costs Soar

Caesars Virginia in Danville originally was estimated at $400 million but the company and the city signed a revised agreement with a $750 million price tag, due to construction...

Published May 13, 2024

Alabama Gambling Bill Died When Session Closed

A gambling bill allowing a lottery, previously approved by the House, died Thursday when the session closed. The Senate voted down the bill April 30, then tabled the issue,...

Published May 13, 2024

Arkansas Regulators Reopen Casino License Applications

The Arkansas Racing Commission will accept applications for the Pope County casino license between May 12 and June 11, and award it by July 24. It’s the commission’s third...

Published May 13, 2024

Texas Poll Shows Casino, Sports Betting Support

More than half, 56 percent, of 1.600 likely Texas voters support casinos and 30 percent oppose, according to a new poll. Also, 47 percent of Texan voters favor online...

Published May 6, 2024

Prominent DA Calls for Clarity in PA Skill Games Bill

Berks County District Attorney John Adams, in an op-ed piece for the Reading Eagle, called for a clear plan in legislation to regulate so-called skill games that have spread...

Published May 6, 2024

UNLV Looks to Lease 42-Acre Off-Strip Plot

UNLV is looking to enter into a 99-year ground lease with G2 Capital Development, a deal that the school says could generate $1.25 billion in revenue during the term....

Published May 6, 2024

Nassau County to Rework Process to Validate Sands Lease

Nassau County on New York’s Long Island will alter its lease approval process to issue a valid lease to Las Vegas Sands for its proposed casino at the Nassau...

Published May 6, 2024

Diller Recommended for Unlimited NV License Following SEC Probe

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended full licensure for media mogul and MGM shareholder Barry Diller (l.), after the SEC dropped an insider trading investigation involving Diller and...

Published May 6, 2024

Cohen Launches Marketing Blitz for Metropolitan Park

Billionaire New York Mets owner Steven Cohen (l.) has launched a social media marketing campaign promoting his Metropolitan Park casino proposal, aiming to sidestep opposition from a key lawmaker.

Published May 6, 2024