By Sadonna Price Atlantic City Avoids Strike as New Union Deals Are Agreed July 4, 2022 Summary MGM and Caesars were the first to sign new tentative agreements followed by the Hard Rock. Terms of the settlement are not public. The agreements need to be reviewed by the full union and ratified before they will take effect. The Fourth of July holiday is here, and five major Atlantic City casinos have […]
By Sadonna Price Atlantic City Casinos May Lose Millions If Employees Strike this Weekend June 27, 2022 Summary Four casinos in the city may lose $2.6m a day. The Unite Here Local 54 has authorized a strike if new contracts are not signed. The Borgata may fall short $1.6m a day as Caesars properties may lose $1m. A strike is imminent this weekend in Atlantic City, if the Unite Here Local 54 […]
By Sadonna Price RNRA Requests Changes to Bally’s Casino Plan June 15, 2022 Summary The group wants traffic changes to ensure visitors won’t be traveling via surface streets. 2% of annual revenues should go to outreach and treatment of gambling addiction in the neighborhood. The mayor’s office has yet to comment on the requests. The River North Residents Association is not particularly happy with the idea of Bally’s […]
By Sadonna Price Richmond Can Vote Again for Casino Gaming But Issues Remain May 31, 2022 Summary Richmond is now allowed to hold a second casino voter referendum. Licensing for the property will not be allowed until a Petersburg site legislative study is completed. If approved, the Richmond casino project would be slowed considerably due to the Petersburg plans. Once five cities in Virginia were allowed to hold a voter referendum […]
By Sadonna Price NJ Senate Approves Bill to Bring Transportation System from Airport to Casinos May 27, 2022 Summary The Senate voted 36-0 in approval. The Assembly must also consider the measure before it can move forward. The legislation would allow the CRDA to use funds for a transportation link from the airport to the boardwalk casinos. Senator Vince Polistina has introduced a new measure in New Jersey that would provide a transportation […]
By Sadonna Price Rhode Island Casinos Sue Host Communities for COVID Tax Cuts May 24, 2022 Summary Bally’s Tiverton and Lincoln casinos have filed lawsuits. The casinos want the 2020 tax assessments to be lowered. Bally’s feels that the assessments did not accurately take into account the effect of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in the United States, from individuals to businesses. When it comes to casino facilities, […]
By Rachel Bennett DOJ Launches Legal Action Against Steve Wynn Over Alleged FARA Breach May 19, 2022 Summary DOJ has accused Steve Wynn of lobbying Trump on behalf of China Wynn did not register as a foreign agent, violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act Wynn has denied the accusations and will contest the case Steve Wynn is facing legal action over allegations he lobbied the Trump administration on behalf of China during […]
By Sadonna Price Nebraska Gov. Signs Casino Rules; Industry Still Far Off from Launch May 12, 2022 Summary New casino regulations go into effect on Monday. Operators will soon be able to apply for licensing. The state Racing and Gaming Commission must first approve the fee structure before licensing can begin. Casino gaming regulations have been approved in Nebraska. Governor Pete Rickets signed the new rules on Wednesday, ensuring that soon, players […]
By Sadonna Price Bally’s Casino Project for Chicago Up for Debate This Week May 9, 2022 Summary Bally’s beat out Hard Rock International and River’s casino plans. Full City Council and Illinois Gaming Board approval is needed before the project can move forward. A meeting with city officials is scheduled today along with a town hall later in the week. It seems as though the new Illinois casino for the Chicago […]
By Sadonna Price Rivers Casino Philadelphia Bans Smoking Permanently May 3, 2022 Summary Officials of the casino sent letters to employees ahead of the ban. Casinos in Pennsylvania continue to earn solid revenues despite the smoking ban. Atlantic City casinos may lose out on their fight to stop a smoking ban in New Jersey due to Pennsylvania casino performance. Rivers Casino Philadelphia is now the second casino […]
