6144 stories by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Commercial Casino Industry Likely Set Following Mashpee Tribal Ruling
Massachusetts legalized commercial casino gambling in November of 2011, when then-Gov. Deval Patrick (D) signed the state's Expanded Gaming Act. The package authorized a slots parlor and as many as three large integrated resort casinos across the commonwealth. Today, Massachusetts is home...
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa Guest Gets Christmas Wish, Wins $1.24M Jackpot
For one very lucky player at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, Christmas came early. The casino owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida reports that a resident from Clearwater, Fl., won a $1,241,642.26 progressive slot machine jackpot on...
Massachusetts Tribe Regains Fed Approval for Land Where $1B Casino Proposed
A Massachusetts tribe that has for years been fighting for its federal land rights in order to to build a $1 billion casino resort has finally been dealt the hand it's so long sought. The Department of the Interior's (DOI) Bureau of...
Shinnecock Indian Nation Moving Forward with Tribal Casino on New York’s Long Island
The Shinnecock Indian Nation on New York's Long Island revealed this week that it was one of the respondents to the state's recent request for information (RFI). That's regarding the potential issuing of three downtown commercial casino licenses. Speaking with The Southampton...
Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Break Challenged by County Lawsuit
Atlantic City casinos were given around $55 million by the state this week. That's after lawmakers approved reducing the nine resorts' annual property payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT). Atlantic County, however, says the deal is unlawful and therefore should be rejected in court. Atlantic County...
Ohio Sports Betting Bill Signed by Gov. Mike DeWine, 33rd State to Legalize
Ohio sports betting is officially legal, though it will be some time until the first sanctioned wager is placed. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed House Bill 29 last night. The legislation allows casinos, racinos, and professional sports stadiums to seek retail...
Penn National Gaming Opens Hollywood Morgantown Casino in Berks County
Penn National Gaming (PNG) has officially opened its fourth brick-and-mortar casino in Pennsylvania. Hollywood Casino Morgantown opened its doors today in Berks County. PNG spent $111 million on the licensing fee and construction of the from-the-ground-up venue, located just off the Pennsylvania...
Rio Las Vegas Stabbing Suspect Arrested, Man Faces Murder Charge
An arrest has been made in the Rio Las Vegas fatal stabbing incident that occurred earlier this month. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD) revealed this week that Nicholas Dove, 27, was arrested on Friday, December 17, for his alleged involvement in a...
CES 2022 in Danger of Cancellation, as Tech Giants Facebook, Amazon Fold on Las Vegas
CES 2022, the massive trade event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, is in danger of once again holding its annual convention remotely because of COVID-19. CES 2021 was held completely online. There has been plenty of excitement for the in-person...
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Opponents Ramp-Up Campaign After PILOT Landing
Atlantic City casinos were handed $55 million in property tax savings yesterday by the New Jersey Legislature and Gov. Phil Murphy (D). Now, anti-casino smoking advocates say it's time for the state to end the clean indoor air loophole that has endangered...
