Casino
September 24, 2026
Encore Boston Harbor Strike Enters Its 20th Day
Earlier this month, GamblingNews reported that workers at the Encore Boston Harbor property in Massachusetts had announced a strike, following their failure to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the casino management. The strike did materialize and, as of the time of this writing, shows no signs of abating. Workers’ Contracts Expired in August The […]
Industry
September 2, 2026
Encore Boston Harbor Situation Nears Boiling Point as Workers Announce Strike
Union employees at Encore Boston Harbor, a Wynn-operated gaming property in Everett, Boston, Massachusetts, are preparing to go on strike after failing to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the casino management. At the same time, Wynn told gaming news outlet Casino.org that it remains committed to reaching a fair agreement that doesn’t ignore the […]
Casino
August 21, 2026
Encore Boston Harbor Workers Prepare to Go on Strike
Approximately 1,350 workers at Encore Boston Harbor have voted to organize a strike. The employees, who are members of Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25, aim to secure better working conditions as their contract with Wynn Resorts expires on August 31. The strike could begin at any time after that date with no […]
Casino
June 12, 2026
Ocean Downs Casino Workers Demand Higher Wages
Casino workers at Ocean Downs are increasingly concerned that their wages are not keeping pace with the rising cost of living, leading to growing discontent. The dispute has become more urgent with the busy summer season on the horizon, raising the prospect of a strike that could disrupt operations at a key time. The Proposed […]
Business
June 1, 2026
Pay Dispute at Ocean Downs Sparks Protests
Ocean Downs Casino workers and management have failed to reach an agreement on fair pay, leading to talks of a strike just as the busy summer season is getting started. Employees represented by Unite Here Local 7 say they have reached a breaking point after months of negotiations with Churchill Downs Incorporated, the parent company […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Crown Melbourne Workers Interrupt New Year Celebrations with Strike
New Year’s Eve is generally a time for festivities. For Crown Melbourne workers, however, it was the time for a fight. The Workers Demand Better Conditions Employees at Crown Melbourne, an Australian casino under the umbrella of Crown Resorts, have gone on strike on New Year’s Eve. The workers cited their suboptimal paychecks as the […]
Casino
October 14, 2025
Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino Workers Strike amid Federal Shutdown
Over 200 casino workers at Horseshoe Indianapolis have launched a strike, walking off their jobs over stalled union recognition efforts that have been thrown into limbo by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Their demands primarily focus on strengthening their collective bargaining rights, with no further demands yet announced. Employees Want to Have Their Voices Heard […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
UK’s Horseracing Industry Goes on Historic Strike Due to Higher Taxes
The UK horseracing industry is staging a strike on September 10 in protest against the Treasury’s proposed gambling tax harmonization, which could raise the betting tax rate to at least 21%. The strike follows the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) launch of the #AxeTheRacingTax campaign in July, which came in response to the Treasury’s consultation on […]
Industry
November 27, 2024
Georgian Labor Union Accuses Government of Collusion with Evolution
In a sudden escalation of tensions, Georgian trade union Labor has accused government representatives of working alongside Evolution Georgia, a subsidiary of the global gambling technology giant. They allege the company is pursuing various avenues to force the protesters to end their strike. However, Labor remains adamant in its stance despite rising pressure. Strikers Allege […]
Casino
October 22, 2024
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino Becomes Site of Disenrollment Protests
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has found itself in hot water amid disenrollment protests. More than 100 protestors gathered outside the property, protesting against the practice employed by the Chukchansi tribe. The initiative saw protestors walk for half a mile from Road 417 down Highway 41 to Lucky Lane in front of the casino, […]