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By Sadonna Price

Fairfax County Pushes Back on Proposed Tysons Casino

December 10, 2025

Summary: County leaders voted 5–4 to formally oppose a casino planned near the Spring Hill Metro station. Officials say the project lacks community support and has been driven by the state rather than local voices. Residents, business owners, and local groups continue to speak out against the development. Fairfax County officials didn’t leave much room […]

By Sadonna Price

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Set to Revisit Skill-Game Rules in 2026

November 27, 2025

Summary: Skill games remain untaxed and unregulated after lawmakers failed to reach a deal in this year’s budget. Competing tax proposals, heavy lobbying, and a pending state Supreme Court case continue to complicate the issue. Both Gov. Shapiro and legislative leaders say skill-game reform will be a priority next year as the state faces a […]

By Sadonna Price

Lake Ozark Eyes Second Casino with New Push

November 12, 2025

Summary: Osage River Gaming and Conventions plans a fresh effort to amend Missouri’s constitution for a casino on the Osage River. The 2024 ballot proposal narrowly failed, with strong opposition in Lake of the Ozarks counties. Investors aim to collect signatures after Lake Ozark city council approval and hope to dedicate tax revenue to local […]

By Sadonna Price

OYO Las Vegas’ January Cyberattack Reported 8 Months Later

October 22, 2025

Summary: A data breach at OYO Hotel & Casino in early January affected 4,741 people. The incident, reported in September, involved unauthorized access to Paragon Tropicana Inc.’s network. OYO joins other Las Vegas casinos recently targeted by major hacking groups. OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas experienced a cyberattack earlier this year that may have […]

By Sadonna Price

MGM Pulls Out of Yonkers Casino Plan, Leaving City Stunned

October 15, 2025

Summary: MGM abruptly withdrew its $2.3 billion plan to expand Empire City Casino in Yonkers. The company cited new state rules and increased competition for the withdrawal. Bally’s, Resorts World, and Metropolitan Park are still in the race A surprising twist has shaken up New York’s casino race. MGM, once seen as a frontrunner to […]

By Sadonna Price

Norfolk Casino Project Finally Moves Forward

October 8, 2025

Summary: Norfolk City Council approved a lease with Boyd Gaming, allowing construction work on the new casino to begin. An interim casino with 130 slot machines is set to open by November 15, bringing 75 jobs. The full casino, expected by 2027, will create about 850 jobs and boost the local economy. Norfolk’s long-discussed and […]

By Sadonna Price

Manhattan Casino Bids From SL Green, Silverstein Rejected

September 18, 2025

Summary: Community advisory committees voted against SL Green’s Times Square casino and Silverstein’s Javits-area project. The decision officially put an end to the two bids, drawing heavy criticism from supporters. Soloviev Group’s $11 billion Freedom Plaza near the UN remains the only Manhattan contender. The dreams of two of Manhattan’s most ambitious casino projects took […]

By Sadonna Price

Coney Island, “Ready for Renewal” Via World-Class Casino

July 31, 2025

Summary: The Chickasaw Nation’s Coney Island casino bid was discussed in front of the Community Advisory Committee in Brooklyn. The project would generate 9,000 new union jobs while attracting significant growth in the local economy. Plan includes a hotel, several restaurants and a convention center. “Coney Island is ready for renewal. New York is ready […]

By Sadonna Price

New Bill Could End RI’s Sports Betting Monopoly

June 5, 2025

Summary: Senate Bill 748 would end Bally’s exclusive contract and allow 3–5 sports betting apps to operate starting in 2026. DraftKings and others argue competition would improve user experience and increase state revenue. Bally and Lottery officials warn that the change could reduce state profits and strain oversight resources. Rhode Island’s long-standing, single-operator sports betting […]

By Sadonna Price

State Senate Clears Key Hurdle for Citi Field Casino Plan

May 28, 2025

Summary: The State Senate voted to reclassify parkland near Citi Field, advancing Steve Cohen and Hard Rock’s $8 billion casino project. The plan still faces community opposition and competition for one of three downstate casino licenses. The bill now awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision, with no clear indication of her support. Steve Cohen’s vision for […]