Industry News

By: Grant MitchellNorfolk Casino Group Granted Temporary Operators License for Nov. 15 Launch
The operators behind a Norfolk, Virginia casino project were granted gaming licenses via a unanimous vote by the Virginia Lottery Board on Wednesday afternoon.

By: Grant MitchellProfessional Poker Player Warned of Chauncey Billups, Mafia’s Gambling Scandal
Berkey became suspicious after his friends continually lost to players who were “So bad,” and he eventually accused them of cheating.

By: Grant MitchellMass. Senate Will Not Restore $3M in Casino Mitigation Funding to Springfield
The Springfield City Council during an emergency meeting on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution that asked the Senate to reimburse the mitigation funds.

By: Grant MitchellHard Rock Bet Online Casino Hopes to Join Michigan by November
The website said to “stay tuned” for information regarding new offers from Michigan online casino customers, pending MGCB approval.

By: Grant MitchellAnti-Casino Town Hall in Queens Draws State Officials and 200 Visitors
The topic of discussion was New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park in Queens, which could be licensed as soon as December.

By: Grant MitchellSuspect Illegally Detained Two Visitors at Foxwoods Resort Casino in CT
The authorities responded to the property in Mashantucket, Connecticut after there were reports that an individual “unlawfully restrained” two others.

By: Richard JanvrinFormer FanDuel Exec. Named SGLA Managing Director
The SGLA has named Sean Ostrow their new Managing Director.

By: Grant MitchellNew York Senator Calls for Faster Casino License Application Reviews
The Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is expected to announce the fates of the three casino license applicants by Dec. 1.

By: Grant MitchellNew York Casino Groups Submit Supplemental Applications following MGM’s Withdrawal
Supplemental applications contain additional information on the casino proposals, such as finances, community plans, and revenues projections.

By: Grant MitchellMGM Shockingly Drops Bid for NY Casino, Mayor Declares “Betrayal”
The gaming giant’s application had long been considered a frontrunner for approval since it already maintains a racino in downstate New York.