By Sadonna Price Ohio Casino Control Commission Fines Caesars Sportsbook $150K January 19, 2023 Ads failed to include messaging for responsible gambling. A problem gambling hotline was also missing. Sports betting just recently launched in the state. Ohio Sports betting regulators in the state are not messing around when it comes to compliance. The new industry is just a couple of weeks old and already an operator has been […]
By Sadonna Price Saks Proposes James-Bond Style Casino In New York January 17, 2023 Summary Saks is planning to build a James Bond-style casino atop its flagship store on Fifth Avenue The project aims to increase traffic and activity in the area Saks will face tough competition from other potential bidders including LVS New York City (NYC) would have a James Bond-style casino if Saks Fifth Avenue gets the […]
By Sadonna Price Parx Casino to Open Shippensburg Casino on February 3 January 16, 2023 Summary The new casino has Category 4 licensing. Mini casinos are allowed to have up to 30 table games and 750 slots. The Parx location is 73,000 square feet in size. A new casino is coming to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Parx Casino has confirmed that its newest venue will open in just a few weeks. The […]
By Sadonna Price Las Vegas Sands Announces Bid for NYC Casino January 13, 2023 Summary The company hopes to develop on the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site. The bid includes a flagship hospitality, entertainment, and casino project. Sands is hopeful its reputation in the casino industry helps secure the license. Las Vegas Sands is throwing its hat in the ring when it comes to a casino license in downstate […]
By Sadonna Price Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Gambling Legislation for Oahu January 11, 2023 The push comes at a time when illegal gambling is an issue. More than 7,200 illegal gambling rooms are in operation. Lawmakers want to create a safe and regulated market. Representatives John Mizuno and Daniel Holt of Hawaii recently introduced legislation to legalize poker and sports betting in Oahu, Hawaii. The area is ripe with […]
By Sadonna Price Churchill Downs Incorporated Signs iGaming Deal with bet365 January 10, 2023 Summary The deal is a multi-year agreement. Bet365 will now expand its presence in the US. Churchill Downs will now focus on its TwinSpires brand. On Monday, Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that one of its subsidiaries has signed a new agreement with bet365. Presque Isle Downs & Casino is the latest partner of the brand, […]
By Sadonna Price New York Mets Owner Pushing Citi Field Area Casino Development December 20, 2022 Summary A meeting is planned for January to discuss the idea with the public. New Green Willets LLC announced the meeting for January 7 at the ballpark. Queens residents and employees are invited to attend. The race for casino licensing in New York City is on and many individuals as well as companies are showing […]
By Sadonna Price Petersburg City Council Selects Cordish Group for Casino Development December 14, 2022 Summary The Virginia casino resort will be constructed in three phases. The location is on Interstate 95 and consists of 80 acres. There are contingencies the company must meet for the deal to finalize. A new casino is hopefully coming to Petersburg, after the City Council voted unanimously to select The Cordish Companies for the […]
By Sadonna Price Resorts World Hudson Valley in NY to Open December 28 December 13, 2022 Summary The property is located at the Newburgh Mall in Orange County. The casino will feature 50,000 feet of space. Electronic table games and slot machines are included in the launch. Casino visitors can start prepping now for a new venue in New York, as the Resorts World Hudson Valley property will host a grand […]
By Sadonna Price New York Legislation Would Allow Convicted Felons to Work in Casinos December 9, 2022 Summary Governor Kathy Hochul must decide if she will sign the legislation. Current laws ban casinos from hiring a convicted felon. Conservatives are against the measure. Legislation regarding casino gaming in New York is currently under review by Governor Kathy Hochul. A bipartisan bill S1443B passed within the Senate and Assembly earlier this year and […]
