By Sadonna Price NY Senator Jessica Ramos Temporarily Blocks Mets Owner Casino Plans May 22, 2023 Summary: Cohen needs legislative approval to start any project next to Citi Field. Senator Ramos has no plans to introduce a bill yet. Locals are not happy with the idea of a casino. It seems that a plan which a recent survey showed support for bringing a casino to Citi Field is coming to a […]
By Sadonna Price East Texas Police Raid Multiple Locations Searching for Illegal Gambling May 18, 2023 Summary: A game room in Pritchett was raided. It is unclear the scale of the illegal gambling operation. Several warrants were served in the raid. Organized crime and illegal gambling is a major problem not just in Florida as we reported yesterday but also in Texas and just this week, a raid took place to […]
By Sadonna Price Florida Continues to Crackdown on Illegal Casino Gaming Arcades May 17, 2023 Summary Slot machines are only legal in licensed casinos. Florida Gaming Control Commission is sending out Cease and Desist letters. Over three dozen letters have been mailed to illegal operations. Illegal casinos are operating in the southwestern portion of Florida and officials are trying to shut such facilities down. Police and gaming regulators have been […]
By Sadonna Price Shreveport Officials Consider Allowing Smoking in Casinos May 12, 2023 Summary Shreveport banned workplace smoking in 2020. Modifications would allow smoking in casinos with 25% or more smoke-free. Health officials advise against the change. In most US states where casino smoking is still allowed, efforts are being made to stop patrons from lighting up. In Louisiana, one parish wants to add smoking back in. Shreveport […]
By Sadonna Price Convicted Criminal Accuses BetMGM, Borgata of Exploiting His Gambling Addiction May 11, 2023 Summary: Sam Antar alleges that BetMGM and Borgata took advantage of his gambling problems He claims to have received marketing emails enticing him to gamble even after his release from prison Antar is the nephew of convicted fraudster Eddie Antar Sam A. Antar, a convicted criminal from New York who sued multiple gambling operators in […]
By Sadonna Price St. Louis County Seeks Casino Smoking Ban in Missouri May 3, 2023 Summary Total smoking ban on the table in St. Louis County. Health officials say only a total ban will work for player and employee health. Local casinos do not want a full smoking ban due to the issues it may cause. Smoking has become a hot topic of debate when it comes to land-based casino […]
By Sadonna Price NH House Committee Debates Approval Of Online Gambling Bill April 27, 2023 Summary: Casinos and beneficiaries of charitable gaming remain opposed to online gambling legalization They claim it would cannibalize charitable casinos Supporters of the Bill maintain online gambling would bring massive benefits to the state The New Hampshire House Ways and Means Committee recently discussed a Bill seeking to legalize online gambling in the state. Present […]
By Sadonna Price Wynn Resorts Hit with New Lawsuit From Slot Attendants Over Tip-Sharing Policy April 26, 2023 Summary: Wynn Resorts has been sued by a slots attendant over its tip-sharing policy The new suit is similar to two cases filed by dealers which Wynn settled for $5.6 million The company’s tip-sharing policy was originally instituted by ex-Chairman Steve Wynn Wynn Resorts Ltd is facing fresh legal action over an alleged violation of […]
By Sadonna Price Nevada Gambling Industry to Benefit from Regulatory Reform April 14, 2023 Summary: The NGCB has discussed recommendations for regulatory changes Reforms would reduce regulatory burdens for gaming operators Gov. Lombardo ordered executive agencies to remove obsolete rules to boost the state’s economic potential The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is considering introducing new changes to gambling regulations, a move that will benefit both the state and […]
By Sadonna Price Online Casino Bill Moves Forward in New Hampshire March 28, 2023 Summary Senate Bill 104 would create an education scholarship fund from iGaming. The bill has support from Republicans and Democrats. Governor Sununu must sign off before the bill can become law. New Hampshire is currently reviewing new legislation that would allow online casino gaming to take place in the state. Senator Timothy Lang introduced Senate […]
