Legal Headlines

Judge Clears Last Hurdle for Koi Casino Approval Near Windsor

Summary: A federal judge ruled against Graton Rancheria’s request to delay the Koi Nation’s proposed resort-casino project, The decision allowed the approval process to proceed, marking a significant win for the Koi Nation and a setback for opponents. Construction near Windsor could begin in 2026 and last two years. A federal judge has ruled against […]

Virginia Lawmakers to Reconsider Casino Plan for Fairfax County

Summary: Virginia lawmakers Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell’s proposal to build a casino in Fairfax County’s Tysons area. The legislation would authorize a referendum, allowing Fairfax County voters to decide on the project. The plan includes a hotel, concert venue, and convention center alongside the casino. With Virginia lawmakers preparing for the 2025 legislative session, […]

Statehouse Bills May Ban Smoking in Kansas and Missouri Casinos

Summary: Advocacy group CEASE is pushing for a smoking ban in state-run casinos across Kansas and Missouri. The potential ban could go into effect as early as 2025. Proposed legislation will be debated in the upcoming session. If the bills aimed at banning smoking in casinos in Kansas and Missouri led by advocacy group Casino […]

Nevada GC Backs Takeover of Prospector Hotel & Gambling Hall in Ely

Ohio Online Casino Bill Set for Potential November Hearing

Summary: Senator Niraj Antani has two months to get his SB 312 aimed at legalizing online casino gambling in Ohio moving. The bill, which would also levy a tax, was introduced before a lame-duck session. Antani proposes a 15% iGaming tax rate and $550,000 in total operator taxes paid yearly. A new bill that could […]

Nevada Casinos, Forbidden From Using AI-Based Gun-Detection App

Summary: An Oklahoma casino has become the pioneer venue to install a gun-detection system that uses AI The system will not be allowed in Nevada casinos because of regulations banning third-party monitoring. The RTC in Nevada has, however, embraced the system. A tribal casino in Oklahoma has become the first in the US to install […]

Las Vegas Gets Go Ahead To Expand ‘Order-Out Corridor’

Summary: The new boundary includes the Plaza Hotel and Main Street Station parking garage. People with misdemeanor offenses are banned to reduce crime. The area is now 29 acres larger. Yesterday, the Las Vegas City Council unanimously approved a decision to expand the city’s ‘order-out corridor’ by 29 acres to reduce the local crime rate. […]

Kentucky Attorney General Says Risk-Free Games Are Illegal

The AG says risk-free games are illegal. Prominent shutdown games on Wednesday. Prosecutors are encouraged to take action against the illegal games. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman recently issued an advisory to prosecutors in the state that warned that new games similar to slot machines are technically illegal gambling devices. Although the games are being […]

PGCB Adds Irresponsible Gamblers on Involuntary Exclusion List

Summary: Two men and one woman were added to the involuntary exclusion list. Children ages 3 to 13 were left alone while the adults gambled. Evolution is fined after allowing an unauthorized person to access a live dealer studio. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has been forced to act against irresponsible adults once again due […]

Sands Ramps Up Efforts for Legalized Gambling in Dallas

Summary: Las Vegas Sands is pushing for a Dallas casino. Officials met in Hurst to discuss possible legislation. Mayors from several cities were in attendance during a recent meeting. For a few years now, major gambling companies have been pushing to see commercial casino legislation passed in Texas. Las Vegas Sands is a strong driver […]