Legal Headlines

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 […]

MGCB Continues Fight Against Illegal Skill Games

Summary: The board is being questioned in the legitimacy of its effort to fight illegal gambling. An increase in electronic gaming machines in bars and restaurants in Michigan has been seen. The board says such games are illegal and should not be allowed in the state. This week, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has […]

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment to Apply for Iowa Gaming License

Summary: The application process can begin after June 30. If the license is approved, a casino and resort will be created on the Cedar River. Linn County residents want to see a casino come to the area. This week, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and Linn County Gaming Association announced that the Iowa Gaming Association would […]