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Bill to Outlaw Casino Smoking in Rhode Island Faces Long Odds
Rhode Island lawmakers earlier this month shelved legislation that would force the state's two brick-and-mortar casinos to go smoke-free. As the legislative session approaches its summer conclusion, the odds of the two measures passing seemingly lengthen. House Bill 7500 was introduced in...
Atlantic City Casino Profits Tumble 10 Percent, Inflationary Pressures Blamed
Atlantic City casino profits totaled $140.5 million in the first quarter, a nearly 10% year-over-year reduction. Despite net revenue climbing 2% to $740.1 million, the nine casinos saw their bottom links shrink. State officials blamed ongoing inflation that's pushed overhead costs higher....
Thailand Could Consider Casino Resort in Songkhla Near Malaysia Border
The odds continue to shorten that Thailand will join the many other countries in Southeast Asia that have legalized commercial casino resorts. At least one province is already announcing its candidacy for such an entertainment complex. Thailand's House of Representatives almost unanimously...
Florida Tribal Casino Expanding Smoking Area Due to Customer Demand
While efforts to extinguish casino smoking linger in state capitals across the country, a tribal casino in Florida is opening a new space where smokers will be allowed to light up and gamble 24 hours a day. The Miccosukee Tribe is one...
Las Vegas Sands’ Dr. Miriam Adelson Contributes $9M to Texas Campaigns
Dr. Miriam Adelson, the 78-year-old worth an estimated $30 billion and the controlling shareholder of Las Vegas Sands following the death of her late husband is ramping up her political spending. However, her deep pockets aren't yet directly supporting her friend Donald...
West Flagler Files Response in Florida Sports Betting Case Before Supreme Court
West Flagler Associates this week filed its reply brief in its lawsuit against the US federal government challenging its approval of Florida's online sports betting pact with the Seminole Tribe. Attorneys representing West Flagler, which owns the Bonita Springs Poker Room and...
Quezon City Mayor Bans Government Employees From Solaire North Casino
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday announced her decision to exclude all city employees from accessing the soon-to-be-opened Solaire Resort North casino. Bloomberry Resorts invested $1 billion in expanding its Manila gaming footprint with a second integrated resort located just north...
Massachusetts Sportsbooks Skip State Gaming Commission Roundtable
Massachusetts' six online sports betting operators opted to sit out Tuesday's regulatory roundtable discussion regarding how sportsbooks limit patrons. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is seeking information about how and when sportsbooks decide to limit a customer's ability to bet. The...
Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Revenue Sinks in April on Difficult Comparable
Louisiana riverboat gaming and revenue at the state's brick-and-mortar casino and slots facilities sunk significantly in April, as the month faced a difficult year-over-year comparison. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) this week revealed that gross gaming revenue at the state's 14...
Bally’s Asks Rhode Island Officials for Higher Casino Credit Limits
Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation is seeking the freedom to issue larger credit lines to its high rollers. Bally's operates Rhode Island's two commercial casino resorts. Bally's Twin River Lincoln and Bally's Tiverton operate slot-like video lottery terminals (VLTs) on behalf of the...
