Industry Headlines

By Sadonna Price

Met’s Owner Adds $8bn to Community Investment in Casino Proposal

February 9, 2024

Summary: Cohen has teamed up with Hard Rock International. A casino project would be located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The $8 billion would include 25 acres of open public space at the park and community investment. With so many proposals on the table regarding a New York City casino license, operators must add incentives […]

By Sadonna Price

New Gambling Legislation Introduced by Alabama House

February 8, 2024

Summary: The bills would be major changes to the gambling landscape. The measures would need support to push past the more conservative lawmakers. Casinos would be authorized in areas with bingo-style gaming. This year seems to be the year that every state is trying to make changes to its gambling legislation. We have seen states […]

By Sadonna Price

Senator Kouchi Introduces Online Gambling Bill in Hawaii

February 2, 2024

Summary: Revenues would go towards the wildfire relief fund. A Hawaii Gaming Control Commission would be created. The tax framework seeks to also deal with illegal gambling activity. Hawaii may be a conservative state regarding gambling, but that hasn’t stopped one senator from trying to introduce legislation. This week, Senator Ronald D. Kouchi announced Senate […]

By Sadonna Price

Casino Employee Strikes Set for February in Las Vegas

February 1, 2024

Summary: The union employees want a new five-year contract. Sahara, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and Rio Casino Resort are on the strike list. The strike date was moved from February 2 to encourage talks. A strike is imminent in Las Vegas if casino owners do not reach a new five-year contract soon. The Culinary Workers […]

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Tropicana to Close in April and Become New Home to MLB Stadium

January 31, 2024

Tropicana offered gaming in Las Vegas for over six decades. The new stadium will cost $1.5 billion to create. The casino will close on April 2. This week, it was announced that the Tropicana Las Vegas Casino will be closing its doors after more than 60 years of service. The venue will now become the […]

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Virginia Moves Closer to Bringing New Casinos to the State

January 25, 2024

Summary: Richmond appears to be off the table for a new casino site. Petersburg is still under consideration as a possible home. Lawmakers quickly pushed the bills through the Senate committee. Lawmakers in Virginia met this week to discuss gambling bills that will bring new casinos to the state. The Senate General Laws and Technology […]

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Rhode Island Announces iGaming Launch Set for March 1

January 23, 2024

Summary: The Rhode Island Department of Revenue confirmed the launch date. The Lottery is responsible for regulating the new industry. Bally’s Corporation will be the only online operator. Online gambling is finally coming to Rhode Island! The state has plans to launch iGaming in March, with the first of the month signaling the start date. […]

By Sadonna Price

Michigan Gaming Regulators Working to Shut Down Illegal iGaming Sites

January 22, 2024

Summary: PredictionStrike Inc., Sweepstakes Limited, and VGW LuckyLand, Inc. are affected. Letters were sent late last year, and regulators want services shut down. Operators are skirting the law and subject to several violations. For months, it has been rumored that Michigan gaming officials are shutting down sweepstakes gaming sites based on gambling laws. Now, it […]

By Sadonna Price

New Report in Maryland Discusses the Dangers of iGaming

January 19, 2024

Summary: The study was commissioned by the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce The goal was to determine the effect of iGaming. Casino revenues and jobs would reportedly be negatively affected. As online gaming is being considered in several US states, studies are being conducted to see how online services would affect certain areas. In […]

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New York Governor Leaves Online Casino Gaming from 2025 Budget

January 18, 2024

Summary: The decision hurts Senator Joseph Addabbo’s chances of passing Bill S8185. Governor Hochul did the same thing last year regarding iGaming and the budget. The bill now lacks the governor’s support, which means it’s a long shot for passage. New York Governor Kathy Hochul seems to have a vendetta against online casino gaming. The […]