UNITED STATES GAMING
Nowadays, artificial intelligence is the phrase on everyone’s minds, especially with the proliferation of AI-based language models like ChatGPT. That gets one thinking, Las Vegas could surely benefit from...
AGA Survey: Industry Executives Positive on Gaming Outlook
The American Gaming Association’s annual Gaming Industry Outlook survey of gaming executives shows that top officials remain positive on the prospects of the industry, despite looming economic problems.
Colorado Hands $14 Million in Tax Credits to U.K. Sportsbook
The Colorado Economic Development Commission forked over $14 million in tax credits to an unnamed U.K. sports betting firm. The established company figures to spend $40 million on office...
Plans Progressing in Atlantic Club Makeover
The shuttered Atlantic Club (l.) casino-hotel is in the process of being rebuilt and refurbished into a mixed-use development including hotel towers, condominiums and a retail mall.
Missouri Attorney General Loses Lawyers
Lawyers for Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (l.) withdrew from a case against the state filed by Torch Electronics and Warrenton Oil after Bailey’s political action committee took donations...
Michigan Charities Post $5 Million In 2022
Michigan charities’ licensed Millionaire Parties generated nearly $5 million in net profit in 2022. The number of events increased by 137 percent in 2022 compared to 2021.
South Dakota Regulators Approve New Operator
SGMSD and owner John Grant Lincoln have received licenses from the South Dakota Commission on Gaming and now can move forward with purchasing the historic Franklin Hotel and Silverado...
Lawmakers Band Together to Support NV-CA Train Line
Lawmakers from Nevada and California are joining forces to try and convince U.S. President Joe Biden to allocate billions in funding toward the construction of a high-speed train line...
New Jersey Unveils New Steps to Curb Problem Gambling
The state Attorney General Matthew Platkin (l.) delivered a speech at the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City detailing new efforts to lessen problem gambling. The steps involve...
NGC OK’s Two Dozen Regulations to Someday Change, Eliminate
The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved a total of 24 outdated gaming regulations that may be modified or removed altogether down the line.
Nebraska’s Two Casinos Set Gaming Tax Records
Open for seven months, WarHorse Lincoln and Grand Island Casino (l.) in Nebraska have set tax contribution records for three consecutive months, posting combined tax revenue of $1.55 million...
Missouri Mayor Seeks Casino License
Dennis Newberry (l.), the mayor of Lake Ozark, Missouri, thanked legislators for their support of two bills that would authorize a voter referendum to change the state constitution and...
Hofstra University Sues Nassau County Over Proposed Casino
New York’s Hofstra University is suing Nassau County, seeking to derail a proposal by Las Vegas Sands to license a casino (l.) at the current site of the Nassau...
‘Skill Game’ Supporters Rally in PA
Supporters of unregulated “skill games” rallied at the Pennsylvania Capitol in support of a bill that would establish the legality of the slot-like devices, and regulate and tax the...
A’s Partner with Stadium Contractor, but Not Culinary
Now that the Athletics have agreed to make the jump to Las Vegas, the team has started the process of procuring the necessary manpower to build and staff its...
Atlantic City Edgy About New York Casinos
New York casinos could pose a threat to Atlantic City by siphoning off gamblers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Operators could offset the competition by bidding on NYC...
NV Tourism Created $91 Billion in Impact in ‘22; March Numbers So-So
The Nevada Resort Association’s latest economic report revealed that the state’s tourism industry generated over $90 billion in overall economic impact in 2022. In March of this year, however,...
Cleveland Hispanic Youth To Learn About Problem Gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling awards a $40,000 grant to a Cleveland program for efforts to educate Hispanic youth about the dangers of problem gambling. Hispanic young adults...
Louisiana Casino Announces Rebranding, Expansion
This fall, Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge (l.) will become the Queen Baton Rouge. New owners, Queen Casino & Entertainment, also plan an $85 million renovation and expansion.
State, Local Governments Allocate Treatment Funds
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (l.) signed legislation establishing the state’s Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee. Sheridan County, Wyoming will utilize annual allocations for prevention and treatment programs.