The Illinois city wants to allow video gambling in order to boost its coffers Bally’s Corporation has issued a firm warning to Chicago lawmakers. It claims that lifting the city’s long-standing ban on video gambling could cost the city millions in revenue and hundreds of casino jobs. The company, which operates the temporary Medinah Temple
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Texas Town Looks to Outlaw Certain Slot Machines
Waco, TX, doesn’t want eight-liner gambling machines in the city The city of Waco, TX, is preparing to vote on a proposal that would ban eight-liner gambling machines, devices that resemble slot machines and have long occupied a legal gray area in the state. The ordinance, set for its first reading during Monday’s city council
Washington Tribal Casino Compact Intact Following Court Decision
The outcome could provide more fuel for tribes to fight for gambling expansion The US Supreme Court has chosen not to review Maverick Gaming’s challenge to Washington State’s tribal gaming system, effectively upholding the Ninth Circuit Court’s decision and maintaining the current tribal compact structure. This outcome solidifies Washington’s long-standing gaming framework under the Indian
Japan Could Be Ready to Start Next Phase of Casino Expansion
The country doesn’t even have its first IR operational, but is already looking at growth Japan may soon enter the next stage of its casino expansion plan, with local governments preparing for a new round of bids to host integrated resorts (IRs). This is well before the first IR is operational. According to reports from
Anti-Casino Groups Join Forces to Oppose New Casino in Virginia
The No Fairfax Casino Coalition and the Tysons Stakeholders Alliance don’t want a local casino Two of Fairfax County’s most vocal anti-casino groups have joined forces to push back against efforts to bring a casino to northern Virginia. The No Fairfax Casino Coalition and the Tysons Stakeholders Alliance recently co-hosted a webinar for residents, outlining
New York Casino Race Sees More Changes as Other Plans Rejected
More rejections and approvals are narrowing the field of possible contenders for a license The competition for New York’s downstate casino licenses has narrowed, with Metropolitan Park in Queens securing unanimous approval from its Community Advisory Committee. The $8 billion proposal, backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International, calls for a casino
Vietnam Considers Further Expansion of Local Casino Gambling Plans
Additional casinos could see approval to allow locals to gamble on their gaming floors Vietnam is weighing plans to broaden its casino pilot program, potentially granting more locals the chance to participate in regulated gaming. At present, Vietnamese citizens can legally gamble only at a single casino on Phu Quoc Island. The Ministry of Finance
Two New York City Casino Proposals Receive Overwhelming Support
Empire City casino and Resorts World survive one of the few remaining tests Two major casino projects in New York have cleared an important hurdle in the state’s competitive licensing race. On Thursday, Empire City Casino in Yonkers, operated by MGM Resorts, and Resorts World at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens both received unanimous backing from
Thailand Formally Rejects Casino Initiative, but May Support Public Referendum
The new government opposes casino legalization, but may allow the public to decide Thailand’s Senate has formally rejected the country’s latest casino initiative, but lawmakers left the door open for future discussions by recommending that any attempt at legalization be decided through a public referendum. The move effectively ends the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill introduced
Manhattan Loses Out on Casino Plans as Another Project Is Rejected
Local leaders have now rejected all three casino proposals for Manhattan Manhattan’s hopes of landing a casino project have taken another blow after the proposed Freedom Plaza development was rejected this week. The $11 billion plan, led by the Soloviev Group with Mohegan as the designated casino operator, aimed to transform six acres near the
Gaming Analyst Believes Thailand Casino Initiative Could Be Revived
A government restructuring isn’t over, and this could provide a new path for casino legalization Thailand’s push to legalize integrated casino resorts through the Entertainment Complex Bill appeared to stall earlier this year, but some industry observers believe the initiative could still make a comeback. Speaking at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Lau Kok Keng,
Two Casino Proposals for New York City Rejected
As the voting process to choose casino candidates in New York begins, some aren’t making the cut Two high-profile casino bids in Manhattan were knocked out of contention this week after local advisory committees voted against their advancement, narrowing the race for up to three downstate New York licenses. On Wednesday morning, both Caesars Palace