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Mass. Senate Votes Against Springfield Funding
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Mass. 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.
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Hard Rock Bet Hopes to Join Michigan
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hard 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.
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Anti-Casino Town Hall Hosted in Flushing
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Anti-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.
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Suspect Arrested at Foxwoods Casino Resort
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Suspect 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.
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Former FanDuel Exec. Named SGLA Managing Director
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Former FanDuel Exec. Named SGLA Managing Director

The SGLA has named Sean Ostrow their new Managing Director.
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NY Senator Wants to Accelerate Casino Licensing
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New 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.
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NY Casinos Submit Supplemental Info
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New 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.
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MGM Drops Yonkers Casino Bid
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

MGM 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.
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Newsom Signs California Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

California Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Shut Down Sweepstakes Casinos

Sweepstakes casino operators, supplies, and affiliates are able to be punished under the scope of the law moving forward.
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Kansas Casinos Continue to Grow
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Kansas Casinos Continue to Grow Year-Over-Year, But Monthly Revenue Drops

According to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission’s monthly revenue report, the state’s four casinos generated $33.1 million, a 2.7% YoY increase.
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