Industry
January 5, 2024
Las Vegas’ Wedding Queen of the West Passes Away at 89
Charolette Richards, the founder of Las Vegas’s most popular wedding venue, has passed away at 89. The passing was announced by A Little White Wedding Chapel, the wedding factory she founded. The chapel was established in 1951 and was created to provide couples with an affordable wedding in a beautiful location. Prioritizing simplicity, the venue […]
Casino
January 5, 2024
Hard Rock Casino Kenosha Secures Common Council Approval
In November, the Kenosha City Council in Wisconsin greenlighted a proposal of the Menominee Tribe and Hard Rock International which calls for the development of a new gaming and entertainment resort. The tabled project is planned to use some 60 acres of land, located on County Highway K, west of Interstate 94. Now, the project […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
New Jersey Charities Receive $100K Donation from Hard Rock AC
Atlantic City’s go-to entertainment and casino destination, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, celebrated the holiday season with a special campaign that helped raise funds for different local organizations. The initiative, called “12 days of Giving,” saw the resort donate $100,000 to organizations across the state. Among the recipients of the donation are the […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
Report Argues New Jersey iGaming Has Harmed the Economy
The gambling industry can provide significant economic boosts to certain areas, creating new jobs and generating millions in tax money. This argument continues to be used by proponents of the industry in many states where certain verticals are not yet legal. However, a recent report shows that New Jersey’s online casino industry is not as […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
New Report Suggests Current Number of Nebraska Racetracks Adequate
Several years ago, Nebraska residents voted in favor of a ballot initiative that effectively connected the state’s racetracks to casino development. The approved initiative requires gambling companies interested in developing and operating casinos in the state to secure approval for a racetrack. This process makes the development of casinos easier for the state’s existing racetrack […]
Lottery
January 5, 2024
Utah Lawmaker Proposes State Lottery to Tackle Senior Property Tax Woes
In a move to address the escalating property tax concerns of older constituents, Utah Representative Kera Birkeland is championing a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize the state’s first-ever lottery. Rep. Birkeland’s Lottery Proposal Could Boost Utah’s Finances by $200M Rep. Birkeland contends that legalizing the lottery could inject up to $200 million into Utah’s […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
MGC to Hold Responsible Gambling Conference in May
According to information from Boston’s WBZ NewsRadio 1030 quoting the State House News Service, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is busy setting up the details for an upcoming spring conference aimed at hitting the refresh button on responsible gambling policies in the state. Improving “Knowledge Mobilization” Over the last decade, the MGC has been busy […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
EKG Report Signals Rapid Evolution as New Players Disrupt iGaming Market
The online gaming landscape is evolving rapidly, and new players are poised to disrupt the industry, according to a recent report from Eilers & Krejeck Gaming (EKG). EKG Probes Fanatics and Jackpocket’s iGaming Entry, Posing Challenges for Industry Titans EKG’s analysis focuses on the recent forays of Fanatics and Jackpocket into select iGaming markets, examining […]
Legal
January 4, 2024
Judge Hurt, Marshal Hospitalized after Vegas Defendant’s Violent Attack
Unfortunately, not all convicts take their sentences lightly. Deobra Delone Redden, 30, certainly didn’t, instead opting to assault the judge who denied him bail. Redden was being sentenced for an earlier assault attempt where he assaulted another person with a baseball bat. He pled guilty to having caused substantial injuries in that case in November. […]
Casino
January 4, 2024
Prairie Flower Casino Expansion Continues Despite Minor Delays
Prairie Flower Casino is a popular gaming and entertainment destination located on tribal land in Carter Lake, Iowa. The venue is owned and operated by the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and it first opened its doors in 2018. Since then, the Tribe has been continuously reinvesting in the property, introducing new amenities and improving its […]
