Industry
January 27, 2025
Florida Legislative Changes May Hamper Casino Expansion
Florida’s casino landscape could face a significant shake-up as Governor Ron DeSantis pushes for legislative reforms to overhaul the state’s ballot initiative process. DeSantis was adamant that the changes would prevent manipulation of Florida’s constitution by special interests. However, the legislation will likely have wide-ranging implications for gambling industry stakeholders, including President Donald Trump. The […]
Casino
January 27, 2025
Thailand Picks Potential Location for Would-Be Casino Resort
Nothing is certain about the future of a new piece of legislation that seeks to expand gambling to online casinos and invite Las Vegas-style casino resorts in Thailand. Although the seminal draft law is currently under review with the Council of State, there seems to be enough political goodwill to make a casino resort happen […]
Casino
January 27, 2025
Public Backlash Grows as Thailand Edges Closer to Casino Legalization
The arrival of Vegas-style casino resorts in Thailand is expected before long, as final touches are applied and due process is followed. Yet, while the government is working around the clock to pave the way for casino legalization, popular opposition has been mounting in the Southeast Asian nation. Popular Opposition Against Gambling Legalization According to […]
Business
January 27, 2025
Land-Based Casino Revenue Trends Differ by State and Market, Analyst
With brick-and-mortar casinos available across the United States, the growth of the land-based sector remains a complex, difficult and fluctuating process that varies from one market to the other. That’s the opinion of an expert analyst who recently argued that a one-size-fits-all growth trajectory for casinos across the country doesn’t apply. A Range of Factors […]
Casino
January 27, 2025
New York Seeks to Increase Gambling Age for VLTs to 21
Sen. Joseph Addabbo has been a passionate advocate for the legalization of the gambling industry. Yet, he remains vigilant of the potential pitfalls that mass legalization could usher in and is therefore pushing to change the legal gambling age in New York to 21 for anyone gambling in the jurisdiction via Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs). […]
Casino
January 27, 2025
Fraudsters Impersonate Casinos in Kansas, Target Residents
Social media links putatively leading to the websites of Kansas Star, Prairie Band and Winstar, but in reality, being nothing more than phishing scams, have proliferated on social media in Kansas with the exact number of affected people unknown. Social Media Ads Mislead Casino Players Who Lose Deposits Fraudsters, arguing against institutions in the state, […]
Legal
January 27, 2025
New Hampshire: Andy Sanborn’s License Revocation Put On Hold
Earlier this month, an ongoing legal case against Andy Sanborn, the owner of Concord Casino and former New Hampshire senator, hit a snag. The fraud case saw two experts dismissed by a judge who concluded that they engaged in gross negligence while investigating the issue. Following that small victory, Sanborn enjoyed another favorable change in […]
Casino
January 27, 2025
Culinary Union Leader Pushes for Hospitality Worker Changes
President Donald Trump doubled down on his campaign vow to cut taxes on tips at a Las Vegas rally on Saturday. The idea has got people talking, but union bosses, like those from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, there is a need to think bigger to help hospitality workers. Trump Proposes Changes to Tip […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Reveals Huge Upgrade
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has unveiled a refurbished venue featuring 240 refreshed rooms, new food court, and almost 350 new slot machines. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino TampaOpens Refurbished Section Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most popular Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa venues has stayed […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Pennsylvania’s College Township to Commission Study on Nittany Mall Casino Impact
The College Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, has commissioned a new study on the potential impact of an upcoming casino in the area. This follows an earlier report, which many said was biased. College Township Will Commission a New Study The College Township, located near the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University, is closely […]
