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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summary: Caesars and SL Green are pushing a $5.4 billion Times Square casino project backed by Jay-Z and supported by Rev. Al Sharpton The Broadway League and neighborhood groups warn about theater ticket sale changes A community advisory panel will have a say on Wednesday The attempt to push casino gambling into the heart of […]
Summary: Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia has partnered with Richard Bland College on a 12-week dealer training program. Classes start September 8, teaching blackjack first before moving on to other games. The temporary casino in Petersburg is set to open later this year, with the permanent resort expected in 2027. Construction on the long-awaited $1.4 […]
Summary: Nationwide casino foot traffic in July fell 9.9% from 2024, marking the second weakest month of the year. The temporary setback could soon disappear as spending per visitor is going up and new properties are opening. Colorado posted strong gains while Detroit, Atlantic City, and Massachusetts lagged. US Casino foot traffic stumbled in July, […]
