Hollywood Casino Morgantown and Lady Luck Nemacolin have received approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to modify their gaming floors and reduce the number of slot machines. Hollywood Casino Morgantown is set to remove 30 slot machines from its gaming porch, leaving 117. Lady Luck Nemacolin has received permission to install 81 new […]
Author: Zoe Sharp
This April, the Department of Justice (DOJ) received a request from the gaming regulators of seven states to increase their efforts in investigating and prosecuting illegal offshore gaming websites that target domestic players. The Justice Department has responded by reaffirming its commitment to combat these illicit online gaming activities and has stated that it will […]
Nashua planners are to consider a proposed casino at Pheasant Lane Mall, which represents a potential transformation for the area. ECL Entertainment, in collaboration with Toronto-based private equity firm Clairvest, aims to transform a former Sears store into a 130,000-square-foot charitable gaming facility. The charitable gaming facility, slated to open by late 2024, will use […]
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken a significant step to address the proliferation of online gambling and betting in the wake of the upcoming Asia Cup and Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup. In a bid to protect the public from excessive exposure to gambling ads and safeguard the integrity of major sporting events, […]
During the past 12 months, Potawatomi Casino’s revenue increased by just 1.7% in the face of emerging competition on the Illinois-Wisconsin border. Based on fees paid by the tribe to the city and county of Milwaukee, media agency Journal Sentinel calculated that the Potawatomi casino at 1721 Canal St. generated no less than $415 million […]
Last week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported four incidents of children being left unattended in vehicles outside casinos. Compared to previous data, it seems that the gambling watchdog is making progress in tackling the issue. However, board members announced that leaving children unattended outside casinos continues to be a major concern. The PGCB […]
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has defended Bill 55, which has become a point of contention because many EU commissioners believe it violates European law. According to the MGA, Bill 55, also known as Article 56A of Malta’s Gaming Act, does not violate European law. The amendment has been designed to protect MGA-licensed gambling operators […]
Several lawsuits have been filed against restaurants and casinos across Southern Nevada. The legal cases reveal alarming workplace issues, which require immediate action. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that Nevada Restaurant Services Inc., Bouchon, Mariscos El Puerto, and La Catrina are among the businesses that face legal challenges. Nevada Restaurant Services, […]
This Monday, Councilor Tracye Whitfield, chairperson of the City Council’s finance subcommittee, announced that councilors approved funding an investigation into the relationship between drunk driving and casinos. Money for the investigation will come from the Community Mitigation Fund, managed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The investigation is to provide important insights into the matter and […]
A Richmond Circuit Court judge has rejected a recent legal challenge seeking to prevent a second casino referendum from being held this November. Last month, the non-profit organization Lodge No.1 of the Good Lions filed a legal challenge, raising concerns about the potential negative impact of the casino on their fundraising efforts. The non-profit organizes […]