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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...
Seneca Niagara Casino Security Shoots Down Music Video, Rapper Arrested
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino security responded last Friday to an unapproved filming of a music video atop the resort's parking garage. The incident happened around 4:45 pm local time after bypassers reported that one of the individuals had brandished a firearm....
Ocean Casino in Atlantic City Adds NYC’s Serendipity3, Popstar Selena Gomez Involved
Serendipity3 is heading to the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The iconic dessert eatery in New York City was made famous by the 2001 movie "Serendipity," starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. Ocean Casino Resort announced this week that Serendipity3 is coming to its...
Atlantic City Casinos Cheer Property Tax Cut, Claim It Protects Jobs, Provides Stability
Atlantic City casinos won big yesterday to the tune of around $55 million. That's after lawmakers in New Jersey passed a measure that will greatly reduce the nine resorts' property tax bill for 2022 and beyond. The New Jersey Senate and Assembly...
