The Gaming Facility Location Board greenlights Bally’s, Resorts World and Hard Rock projects New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended approving all three downstate casino licenses, signaling a major expansion of the city’s gaming landscape. The board voted in favor of Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park plan in Queens, an expansion of Resorts World at
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New York’s Downtown Casino License Finalists to Be Announced on Monday
The Gaming Facility Location Board is close to making its final decisions New York’s long-running race for downstate casino licenses is approaching a major milestone. On Monday, the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board will vote on which applicants should advance to receive one of the highly coveted gaming licenses. Although three licenses are available, the
Mayor of Illinois City Hopes to Garner Support for New Racino
Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe sees value in allowing the city to add a casino Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe is working to rally support behind a proposed racino project she believes could boost the city’s economy and help revive Illinois’ struggling horse racing industry. The plan calls for a privately funded complex combining a
Proposed Bill in the US Would Authorize Crypto for Tax Payments
Supporters say accepting BTC for taxes could help the US compete globally A new proposal in Congress aims to make Bitcoin an option for paying federal taxes, adding fresh momentum to the debate over how cryptocurrency should fit into US financial policy. The bill, introduced by Representative Warren Davidson of Ohio, would let taxpayers submit
Northern Virginia Casino Plans Facing New Opposition
The organized opposition had made it clear that any casino plan will face a difficult road Northern Virginia’s long-running casino debate is heating up again, and this time the pushback is growing louder. Fairfax County has been floated for several years as a possible site for a commercial casino, backed mainly by state Sen. David
Austria To Introduce New Gambling Legislation Before Year’s End
If the bill is introduced on schedule, next year will determine whether Austria transitions to a more open gambling environment Austria’s governing coalition is preparing to introduce a major overhaul of the country’s gambling laws before the end of the year, setting up a new regulatory landscape ahead of several key license expirations. According to
Mexico Moves Forward with Changes to Its Gambling Regime
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is closer to finalizing key changes to how casinos operate Mexico is preparing a major overhaul of the laws that govern casinos and online gambling, aiming to close long-standing loopholes and bring the country’s rules in line with today’s digital reality. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her administration is drafting a
Wynn Resorts helps try to stop Massachusetts gambling expansion
Despite being active in iGaming, Wynn wants to stop gambling expansion in the state A new push to expand online gambling in Massachusetts has sparked an unexpected showdown, placing Encore Boston Harbor operator Wynn Resorts on the same side as long-standing critics of gaming growth. Wynn didn’t speak at the recent legislative hearing on proposed
New Florida Bill Looks to Significantly Rewrite Gambling Laws
House Bill 189 seeks clarity on oversight of gaming and amusement machines Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 189, a sweeping proposal aimed at modernizing and tightening the state’s gambling laws. The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2026, seeks to clarify the state’s oversight of gaming and amusement machines while strengthening enforcement
Norfolk Finally Gets Casino, 5 Years After Approval
The Virginia city inaugurates its temporary casino, but gaming options are limited Norfolk’s long-awaited casino has finally opened its doors, five years after local voters approved the project. The new venue, called The Interim Gaming Hall, is a temporary facility located next to Harbor Park baseball stadium. It offers a modest start to casino gaming
Pennsylvania Could Embrace Slot-Like Skill Games To Boost Revenue
The alternative to slot machines has had a controversial past in the state Pennsylvania lawmakers are exploring a plan to regulate and tax skill-based gaming machines that currently operate in a legal gray area, aiming to generate new revenue as the state faces a multibillion-dollar budget deficit. The proposal, still in early discussion stages, would
New York’s New Mayor-Elect May Not Support Casino Plans
Zohran Mamdani is concerned about the social impact of gambling, but supports Kalshi New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has made it clear that he is skeptical about expanding casino development in the city. While his position doesn’t amount to outright opposition, it signals potential challenges for the state’s ongoing efforts to approve new











