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Anti-Smoking Advocates Using COVID-19 to Push for Smokeless Casinos
Anti-smoking coalitions are using the COVID-19 pandemic as a weapon in their crusade to convince lawmakers to permanently stop the indoor consumption of tobacco on casino floors. This week, the Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR) submitted a letter to Nevada Gov. Steve...
Steve Wynn Wins Again, Nevada Court Says State Gaming Commission Overstepped Its Authority
Steve Wynn has secured another legal victory. This week, a judge ruled that the Nevada Gaming Commission overstepped its authority last year. Clark County District Court Judge Adriana Escobar has ruled that Wynn's resignation from his namesake company in February of 2018...
New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox Back Sports Betting, as State Senate Rejects Legalization
The New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox have both lent their support to their home state legalizing sports betting. Two of the most beloved franchises in US sports both believe regulated sports betting will create new jobs in Massachusetts, which are...
Casinos Making Sure Those in Need Have Thanksgiving Meals, as Americans Urged to Stay Home
Casinos are stepping up to the plate this most unusual Thanksgiving to make sure those in need have a proper feast. State governors across the nation, as well as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are urging Americans to avoid...
PredictIt Bettors Still Clinging to Hope for Payoff If Trump Refuses To Exit White House
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has a "clear and viable path to victory" to stay in the White House for another four years. Now political novelty bettors are holding on to any shred of hope that they may get a...
First Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Ready to Open Outside Pittsburgh
The first of five planned Pennsylvania satellite casinos will open next week outside Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County. The Cordish Companies is a Baltimore-based gaming, and hospitality firm. It spent $150 million to refurbish the former Bon-Ton department store at the Westmoreland Mall...
Del Lago Casino Delivers Host Town $1M Less Than Expected, Property Taxes Increase
Del Lago Resort & Casino in upstate New York will receive roughly $1 million fewer dollars from gaming this year. Local residents will be on the hook to make up the difference. Tyre, N.Y., is the host municipality for the $440 million...
Atlantic City Casinos Staying Open Despite COVID-19 Spike
Atlantic City casinos are remaining open despite gaming properties in neighboring states being forced to close because of a jump in new COVID-19 cases. Last week, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) reimplemented coronavirus restrictions on indoor dining. As of November 12,...
Gaming Industry Study Finds Substantial Female Leadership and Pay Gap
The gaming industry is doing better when it comes to diversity, a new international review finds. But there remains a substantial difference in pay between men and women. The All-In Diversity Project is a nonprofit based in London that seeks to promote...
Las Vegas Teachers Union Calls for Higher Nevada Gaming Tax to Fund Education
The Clark County Education Association (CCEA) wants to raise the Nevada gaming tax in order to better fund K-12 education. The CCEA is the main teachers union in Las Vegas. The CCEA has successfully obtained the necessary signatures to submit to the...
