Two Pennsylvania Casinos Get the Nod to Reduce Slot Machine Count

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 […]

Illegal Gambling Operators Remain Justice Department’s Prime Concern

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 to Look into Proposed Casino at Pheasant Lane Mall

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 […]

Pennsylvania Casinos Report Fewer Incidents of Unattended Children

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 […]

Legal Actions Reveal Harassment and Hostile Work Environment in Restaurants and Casinos across Southern Nevada

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, […]

Massachusetts’ Gambling Regulator Provides Funds to Springfield to Study Casino’s Impact on Drunk Driving

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 […]