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Illinois Senator Says State Licensing Process for Metro Chicago Casinos ‘Ridiculous’
An Illinois state senator claims the process for approving the five regional land-based commercial casinos in the Chicago metropolitan area is "ridiculous." State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) recently voiced his frustrations for what he believes is the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) dragging...
Atlantic City Casinos Can Reopen July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy Says No ‘Knuckleheads’
Atlantic City casinos can reopen on July 2, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) announcing today that the nine gaming resorts will be permitted to operate at 25 percent capacity early next month. Atlantic City casinos have been shuttered since March 16....
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Mulling Further Gaming Expansion, More VGTs and Skill Machines
A powerful Pennsylvania Senate lawmaker is reportedly trying to expedite legislation that would further expand gaming in the Mid-Atlantic state. Video gaming terminals (VGTs) were licensed through the state's widespread expansion of commercial gambling in October of 2017. Certain qualifying diesel truck...
Arkansas Racing Commission Rules Commissioner Butch Rice Had Bias in Pope County Casino Vote
The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) ruled Monday that Commissioner Butch Rice had a bias in his scoring of the two casino proposals for Pope County. In a lengthy and heated meeting Monday morning, the ARC voted in favor of excluding Rice's vote...
Arizona Couple Claims $410M Mega Millions Jackpot, Winners Have Been Playing for 40 Years
The Mega Millions $410 million jackpot won during the June 9 draw has been claimed by an Arizona couple who say they've been playing the lottery for nearly four decades. A husband and wife, respectively aged 70 and 63, will remain anonymous,...
Arkansas Casino Proposal Selected for Pope County, But With Controversy
Two Arkansas casino proposals were submitted for Pope County, Arkansas, and last Thursday, the Arkansas Racing Commission picked the winning bid. It comes from Gulfside Casino Partnership, a gaming company based in Mississippi. Gulfside Casino Partnership, owned by Terry Green and Rick...
CDC Issues Casino Reopening Considerations, But 734 Have Already Resumed Operations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued "Considerations for Casinos and Gaming Operations" to ponder as they reopen. But the guidance comes after more than 700 casino venues have already unlocked their doors. According to the American Gaming Association's...
Louisiana Casino Tax Relief Bill Passes Senate, Would Save Gaming Operators $83M
Legislation in Louisiana that would provide tax breaks for the state's 15 commercial casinos has passed the state Senate chamber. Senate Bill 5, introduced by Sen. Ronnie Johns (R-Lake Charles), would allow casinos to issue up to $5 million annually in tax-free...
Las Vegas Tropicana Avenue Project to Receive Federal Funds to Alleviate Allegiant Stadium Congestion
The I-15 Tropicana Avenue Project being built by the Nevada Department of Transportation is set to receive $50 million in federal funds. That's after President Donald Trump said yesterday he's allocating such money to assist in its construction. The $200 million project...
Donald Trump Continues Attacking Joe Biden, as Reelection Odds Further Lengthen
The odds of President Donald Trump being reelected for another four-year term continue to lengthen, and that's prompting the commander-in-chief to go on the offensive against his Democratic challenger. Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up a considerable lead on the...
