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Deadline Looms for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to Buy Caesars Southern Indiana
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians stands at a crossroads, Principal Chief Richard Sneed told the Tribal Council Tuesday. The tribe will stay there for at least a day, if not longer, as leaders weigh whether to sign off on the purchase...
Nevada Meth Suspect Allegedly Flushed Items Down Toilet Before Arrest
Carson City, Nev. sheriffs’ deputies arrested a 43-year-old man Monday on several charges after he allegedly flushed drugs down a toilet in a local, unnamed casino. Jason Norman Emery of Bridgeport, Calif., was charged with possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, according...
Sports Betting in North Carolina a Step Closer as Amended EBCI Compact Signed.
Sports betting in North Carolina is one step closer to reality, as Gov. Roy Cooper has signed the amended gaming compact with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a spokesperson told Casino.org Tuesday. Along with Gov. Cooper, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall...
Rush Street Interactive to Launch BetRivers iGaming in West Virginia Next Year
West Virginia will soon get a fourth mobile casino operator. On Friday, Rush Street Interactive announced it reached an agreement with Century Casinos to offer its iGaming app in the state. That means Rush Street’s BetRivers brand will be available to bettors...
Kentucky Horse Racing Industry Leaders, Proponents Call for Lawmakers to Save HHR
Kentucky lawmakers heard testimony on Monday from supporters and opponents of historical horse racing (HHR). Those are machines that the state’s Supreme Court said did not meet the definition of pari-mutuel wagering in an opinion earlier this year. The dilemma threatens a...
Nevada Gov. Sisolak Trapped in ‘Box’ Given His ‘Devastating’ COVID Restrictions, Critics Claim
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s (D) decision on Sunday to continue at least through Jan. 15 the 25 percent capacity restrictions on casino floors, restaurants, and bars has met with disapproval. But he argues the limit will help curb the spread of COVID-19,...
Craig Carton to Host Weekly Show on WFAN Devoted to Problem Gaming
Craig Carton, whose issues with betting led to a conviction on wire and securities fraud charges in federal court, will start a new weekly radio show beginning next month devoted to problem gaming. The New York sports radio host, who returned to...
Nevada Gov. Sisolak Extends 25 Percent Cap on Casino Floors for Another Month
Nevada’s current 25 percent occupancy limit on gaming floors, bars, and restaurants will remain in place until Jan. 15, 2021, Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) announced on Sunday. Beyond that, the capacity limits at casino showrooms will stay in effect for the next...
Will Casino Shows Be Allowed After Nevada Gov. Sisolak’s COVID Announcement?
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) is planning to make an announcement at 4 pm PT today (Dec. 13) about the future of COVID-19 restrictions on gaming properties and other businesses. But no matter what he says, casinos were already struggling with his...
Large Parcel of Land Near Las Vegas Strip for Sale for $300M
A 130-acre property located south of the Las Vegas Strip is now available for $300 million. It was the planned site of an $800 million extreme sports complex, called the Edge, that was scrapped. The property is believed to be the most...
