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Las Vegas Airline Employees, Including at Southwest, Seek Better Working Conditions
Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas was part of a nationwide picket this week by employees of Southwest and United airlines. Called a "Day of Action," Southwest and United workers held protests at 14...
Massachusetts Lottery Revenue Sliding Amid Economic Woes, Gaming Expansion
Massachusetts Lottery officials say sales and income have declined in recent months, prompting an urgent need to develop ways to reverse the alarming trend. August Lottery sales dropped more than 6% year-over-year, a reduction of...
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa Shutters as Hurricane Ian Nears Landfall
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has closed to all non-registered hotel guests, as Hurricane Ian nears landfall in Florida. Hurricane Ian gained strength overnight, forming a new eye and growing stronger and larger....
New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Atlantic City Casino Tax Ruling as Appeal Proceeds
New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matt Plakin is seeking a stay of Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Michael Blee's August ruling. That action stated the state's 2021 law aimed at reducing the nine casinos' annual...
Pennsylvania Man, Allegedly Drunk, Falls into Swamp After Casino Gives Him the Boot
A Pennsylvania man is facing a public drunkenness charge after state police say he fell into marshland after being kicked out of an Erie casino. Pennsylvania State Police say a 23-year-old man from Cambridge Springs...
Nevada Gaming Control Suggests More Assurance on Cybersecurity
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is recommending that most gaming licensees be required to take additional steps to protect their data. The NGCB held a workshop on Monday to draft amendments to Regulation 5...
Staten Island President Wants Borough to Bet on Casino, Suggests ‘Wheel’ Site
The odds of Staten Island receiving one of New York's three forthcoming downstate casino licenses aren't exactly good. But Borough President Vito Fossella believes pursuing a gaming concession is nonetheless a worthy bet for the...
Northern California’s Feather Falls Casino Using Craft Beer to Fund Hopes and Dreams
The Feather Falls Casino, Lodge, and Brewery believe suds can help educate the next generation of tribal leaders. Owned and operated by the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe in...
Penn State University Staying Clear of Nittany Mall Casino Discussion
Penn State University's Board of Trustees won't take a formal stance on whether it supports or opposes a proposed casino for the nearby Nittany Mall in College Township, Pa. During the school board's budget meeting...
Richmond Casino Contract With Urban One Terminated, Gaming Opportunity on Hold
The Richmond casino contract with Black-focused media conglomerate Urban One has been terminated. The Richmond City Council had hoped to reask city residents to approve a more than half of a billion-dollar integrated casino resort...
