By Sadonna Price Alabama Casino and Lottery Bill Pushes Forward After Green Light February 11, 2021 Alabama is one of the six states in the country to not have a state lottery. That status could change in the months to come as the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee in Alabama have given the green light to a casino and lottery bill. Alabama has been one of the more conservative states in […]
By Malik Freeman Maryland Looks At Introducing Gambling Education In High School January 25, 2021 The gambling industry across the world is growing at a rapid pace and one of the main reasons is due to the popularity of online gambling. While the gambling industry flourishes, it has also caused concern amongst anti-gambling groups who are worried about the growing increase in gambling addicts. Multiple countries including the UK and […]
By Sadonna Price Washington State Makes New Push For Expanded Gambling January 22, 2021 Washington is once again looking to expand gambling and allow cardrooms and racetracks the opportunity to offer sports betting. State legislators made a similar push last year but Indian tribes opposed the idea and were successful. Tribal gaming operators are currently allowed to offer sports betting after legislators granted them approval during the last session. […]
By Rachel Bennett Will Miriam Adelson Lead LVS or Will She Dispose Her Shares? January 20, 2021 Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Corp, the biggest casino operator in the world has had only one chairman and leader since its establishment – the late Sheldon Adelson. The 87 year old casino magnate passed away on Jan 11, 2021 and his long-time associate Robert Goldstein took up the interim position. LVS share prices have fallen […]
By Sadonna Price Palazzo & Venetian Casinos Sale Gets Interest From MGM and Hard Rock January 12, 2021 Las Vegas Sands Corp. shocked the casino market in late 2020 when they announced that they were looking to sell their Las Vegas casinos. Sands Corp. is the biggest gambling operator in the world and owner of some of the most iconic casinos in America, including the Palazzo and Venetian Casinos. When news broke in […]
By Sadonna Price State Of Hawaii Contemplates Allowing Casino Resort On Oahu December 22, 2020 A number of states in America that have been dead against the legalization of sports betting and gambling are now being forced to rethink that stance. Texas which is one of the conservative states in America is looking at legalizing casinos. Experts are saying that there will be a lot of movement towards legal gambling […]
By Malik Freeman Casinos In Texas Could Guard Oil & Gas Industry Volatility Say Lobbyists December 11, 2020 When Sheldon Adelson does something, he gives it his all and throws all of his resources behind it. The 87 year old casino tycoon has set his sights on getting gambling legalized in Texas and he has put together an impressive team of lobbyists which include Andy Abboud who is the Senior VP for Government […]
By Sadonna Price Tilman Fertitta Could Take Casino Business Public To Raise Funds December 2, 2020 Tilman Fertitta is estimated to have a net worth of over $4.2 billion but his financial empire has been shaken in 2020 due to COVID-19. The Texas billionaire owns a number of popular brands including popular NBA franchise the Houston Rockets, the Golden Nugget casino chain and Landry’s which is the parent company to a […]
By Sadonna Price Nevada Gaming Regulators Lawsuit Against Steve Wynn Dismissed By Judge November 23, 2020 The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) was pursuing a lawsuit against former chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn. The lawsuit stated that Wynn was not suitable to hold a Nevada Gaming license after a massive scandal broke out in 2018 alleging sexual misconduct by Steve Wynn. When news of the scandal broke, gaming […]
By Sadonna Price Cordish Group Launches First Mini Live! Casino Pittsburgh November 20, 2020 The Cordish Group of Companies has completed a soft launch of its Live! Casino Pittsburgh on Nov 17 and has plans to proceed with an official opening ceremony on November 24. This is the first mini casino to be launched in the Keystone state. Cordish also has plans to open a second mini casino at […]
