By Sadonna Price Queens Casino Employees Speak Out Against Online Gambling Bill February 19, 2024 Summary The employees feel their jobs are at risk due to iGaming. Casino workers feel players won’t visit anymore. Senator Addabbo says he does not seek to harm his constituents. New York Senator Joe Addabbo has favored online gambling for years, having pushed for legislation in several states. This year, Addabbo is fighting yet again […]
By Sadonna Price New Jersey Senator Introduces Slot Legislation for Racetracks February 16, 2024 Summary: SCR14 would create an Atlantic City casino consortium to run the games. The tax rate is set at a high 50% on the new games. Larger casinos would receive a higher cut of the profits. New Jersey Senator Joe Pennacchio is back again with a bill to bring slots to the state’s horse racetracks. […]
By Sadonna Price Record Low Monthly Revenue for Detroit Casinos This January February 14, 2024 Summary: Casinos earned just over $93 million. The decrease was more than 9% from last year. The revenues are the lowest earned since 2005. Casino revenues dropped around 9.1% for the month, much lower than the $103.4 million earned in 2023. This is the lowest monthly total the Detroit area has seen since June 2005, […]
By Sadonna Price Met’s Owner Adds $8bn to Community Investment in Casino Proposal February 9, 2024 Summary: Cohen has teamed up with Hard Rock International. A casino project would be located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The $8 billion would include 25 acres of open public space at the park and community investment. With so many proposals on the table regarding a New York City casino license, operators must add incentives […]
By Sadonna Price New Gambling Legislation Introduced by Alabama House February 8, 2024 Summary: The bills would be major changes to the gambling landscape. The measures would need support to push past the more conservative lawmakers. Casinos would be authorized in areas with bingo-style gaming. This year seems to be the year that every state is trying to make changes to its gambling legislation. We have seen states […]
By Sadonna Price Senator Kouchi Introduces Online Gambling Bill in Hawaii February 2, 2024 Summary: Revenues would go towards the wildfire relief fund. A Hawaii Gaming Control Commission would be created. The tax framework seeks to also deal with illegal gambling activity. Hawaii may be a conservative state regarding gambling, but that hasn’t stopped one senator from trying to introduce legislation. This week, Senator Ronald D. Kouchi announced Senate […]
By Sadonna Price Casino Employee Strikes Set for February in Las Vegas February 1, 2024 Summary: The union employees want a new five-year contract. Sahara, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and Rio Casino Resort are on the strike list. The strike date was moved from February 2 to encourage talks. A strike is imminent in Las Vegas if casino owners do not reach a new five-year contract soon. The Culinary Workers […]
By Sadonna Price Tropicana to Close in April and Become New Home to MLB Stadium January 31, 2024 Tropicana offered gaming in Las Vegas for over six decades. The new stadium will cost $1.5 billion to create. The casino will close on April 2. This week, it was announced that the Tropicana Las Vegas Casino will be closing its doors after more than 60 years of service. The venue will now become the […]
By Sadonna Price Virginia Moves Closer to Bringing New Casinos to the State January 25, 2024 Summary: Richmond appears to be off the table for a new casino site. Petersburg is still under consideration as a possible home. Lawmakers quickly pushed the bills through the Senate committee. Lawmakers in Virginia met this week to discuss gambling bills that will bring new casinos to the state. The Senate General Laws and Technology […]
By Sadonna Price Rhode Island Announces iGaming Launch Set for March 1 January 23, 2024 Summary: The Rhode Island Department of Revenue confirmed the launch date. The Lottery is responsible for regulating the new industry. Bally’s Corporation will be the only online operator. Online gambling is finally coming to Rhode Island! The state has plans to launch iGaming in March, with the first of the month signaling the start date. […]
