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 […]
By Mihajlo Ivanovic Massachusetts To Impose Responsible Gaming Software on All Licensed Slots September 14, 2022 Summary Responsible Gaming Month continues to make an impact across the U.S Massachusetts first state to have all slots install responsible gambling software Massachusetts set to discuss sports betting regulations this week Massachusetts became the first to install responsible gaming software on every slot machine across the state. With the launch of ‘PlayMyWay’, the Massachusetts […]
By Jayson Peter Bally’s Acquisition of Tropicana for $308m Gets Approved September 9, 2022 Summary NGCB gives approval for Bally’s to acquire Tropicana Las Vegas Bally’s plans to redevelop the casino after a couple of years Bally’s keen on making a big splash in the Nevada gaming market The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) approved Bally’s Corp.’s $308 million acquisition of the Tropicana Las Vegas this week. Bally’s bought […]
By Sadonna Price Alabama DOR Must Choose Tax Process that Could Negatively Affect Casinos September 2, 2022 Summary Hundreds of millions in back tax payments may be owed. GreeneTrack was forced to close due to tax rule changes. The Department of Revenue has not announced if tax payments will be collected. The Alabama Department of Revenue must decide soon if it will move ahead with tax collection and rules that are now […]
