By Sadonna Price Live! Casino Philadelphia Fined for Players in Restricted Areas October 20, 2022 Summary The casino allowed individuals to walk around in restricted areas. $10,000 in fines and $2,500 in costs were handed down by regulators. The enforcement action was a first for the casino since it opened in January 2021. An incident that occurred in 2021 at a Pennsylvania Casino known as Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia […]
By Sadonna Price Bally’s Chicago to Move Forward After Multi-Project Labor Agreement Signed October 17, 2022 Summary The agreement involves the Chicago & Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council. Bally’s is committed to providing good-paying jobs to the city in the construction process. The PLA is a commitment by Bally’s to embrace organized labor for its new casino. Bally’s Corporation is steadily moving forward with the creation of a Illinois […]
By Malik Freeman Judge Dismisses Foreign Agent Lawsuit Against Steve Wynn October 14, 2022 Summary A judge dismissed the DOJ’s civil suit against Steve Wynn DOJ accused Wynn of lobbying the Trump administration on behalf of China The US govt is not happy with the decision and disagrees with the ruling A federal judge ruled that former US casino tycoon Steve Wynn cannot be ordered to register as an […]
By Sadonna Price Bally’s Chicago Casino Plans Under Scanner After Alderman Questions Documentation October 5, 2022 Summary Bally’s traffic study for Chicago casino under scanner Alderman questions authenticity and validity of report Bally’s commissioned its own traffic study for the casino site A new traffic study commissioned by Bally’s Corporation was dismissed by Alderman Brendan Reilly for being inaccurate. Reilly demanded an independent, third-party review of the report that approved the […]
By Sadonna Price Gambling Regulators in New York Name Board Members for Industry Expansion October 4, 2022 Summary The board has three members in charge of the gambling industry expansion. Requests for Proposals are expected in the near future. Up to three commercial casino licenses are up for grabs. The New York State Gaming Commission is moving ahead with the process of setting up new casinos in the state via the New […]
By Sadonna Price SD Commission on Gaming Might Strengthen Casino Age Limit Regulations September 29, 2022 Commission staff members must complete a review of underage gambling issues. Proposed changes will be brought to the Commission in December. More signs and ID check points may be added. Across the United States, players are not allowed on the casino gaming floor unless they are 21 or older. That doesn’t stop young people from […]
By Sadonna Price NJ Files a Stay in Recent Judge Ruling Involving Casino Pilot Program September 28, 2022 Summary Judge Michael Blee struck down amendments for PILOT causing casinos to now pay higher taxes. A stay has been filed and oral arguments for the request will take place on October 7. The judge ruled that the approved amendments were in violation of the state constitution. New Jersey is not happy with the recent […]
By Sadonna Price Protest Emerges Outside Hard Rock Casino AC Concerning Smoking Ban September 23, 2022 Summary The protest took place during a major industry conference. Casino workers and players want to see smoking banned in Atlantic City casinos. Lawmakers have yet to act on a bill that would ban the activity. A major casino industry conference is underway in Atlantic City, with proponents of a smoking ban coming onsite to […]
By Mihajlo Ivanovic US Regulators Fine Mount Airy Casino and William Hill September 22, 2022 Summary The PGCB fined Mount Airy casino $260K in fine for two violations, including underage gambling A VGT operator in Pennsylvania was also fined $20K William Hill is facing a $100K fine over an unreported system failure that affected 50,000 bettors The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined two gaming operators for underage gambling […]
By Sadonna Price NJ Lawmakers Consider Extending Online Gambling Laws September 16, 2022 Summary Online gambling would extended for 10 years. The industry provides a crucial stream of revenues BetMGM, DraftKings, and other major companies support the bill. The online gambling market is thriving in New Jersey and has been for many years. The state first started offering online gambling in 2013 and over the years has grown […]
