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Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, Following Deadly Shooting, Increases Security
The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel has ramped up security The heightened security measures come after a September mass shooting at the Texas tribal casino A little more than two weeks removed from a deadly shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino...
New York Casino Process, Largely a Flop, Mimics Japan’s Unsuccessful IR Rollout
New York's casino licensing process has largely been a bust The state's tediously slow process curbed enthusiasm among major players, including Sands, Wynn, and MGM Downstate New York was once viewed as the most coveted untapped casino market in the United States...
This Virginia City Wants To Bring a Casino Resort to Town
City officials in Roanoke are exploring the possibility of hosting a casino Casino gambling in Virginia is currently limited to five cities Virginia lawmakers and then-Gov. Ralph Northam (D) in 2020 authorized commercial casino gambling in select cities. Today, casinos are authorized...
Should West Virginia Cease Greyhound Racing? Officials Have Polarizing Views
West Virginia is the only state where live greyhound racing remains A federal bill seeks to outlaw dog racing across the US West Virginia is the only state in the country where live greyhound racing remains. A federal bill filed in August...
Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Market Braces for Flood of New Competition
More casinos could open along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the coming years Four casino proposals remain active along the coast Casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are wading in stagnant water, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) has submerged in recent years....
Did MGM Exit New York Casino Race to Benefit Trump? Mayor Calls for Investigation
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano wants to know why MGM abandoned its Empire City Casino bid Spano thinks President Donald Trump could have something to do with it MGM Resorts International shocked the US gaming industry on Tuesday evening when it abruptly yanked...
Trump Suggests Miriam Adelson Loves Israel More Than the US During Knesset Address
President Donald Trump suggests Dr. Miriam Adelson loves Israel more than the United States Adelson is said to have considerable influence over Trump, as she was his largest campaign backer last year Dr. Miriam Adelson wants to be best known for her...
Delaware Park Casino Bets on Smoking, Opens $5 Million Outdoor Gaming Patio
Delaware Park has opened an outdoor slots patio Tobacco smoking is allowed on the outdoor slots patio, which features 250 slot machines Delaware Park's roots trace to the du Pont family Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington is the second casino in the...
Las Vegas Sands Continues Pouring Money Into Texas Politics
Las Vegas Sands remains invested in Texas politics Sands wants to build a casino resort in Dallas Sands is heavily backing Texas Senate candidate John Huffman Las Vegas Sands has contributed millions of dollars to political races in Texas over the past...
Government Shutdown Temporarily Shuts Down Casino Workers’ Unionization Plan
The government shutdown is impeding the planned unionization of table game dealers at Horseshoe Indianapolis Caesars is reportedly not willing to allow a third-party auditor to conduct the union vote The federal government's shutdown has -- at least temporarily -- put a...