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Times Square Casino Makes Pledge
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Times Square Casino Pledges $15 Million to Build Civil Rights Museum

The pledge was championed by Rev. Al Sharpton, a renowned social justice activist and the founder of the National Action Network civil rights organization.
Aug 27, 2025
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Fanatics Secures Boyd, Missouri Partnership
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Boyd Gaming Partners With Fanatics for Missouri Sports Betting Launch

The deal between Boyd Gaming and Fanatics comes about three weeks before the first deadline, Sept. 12, for tethered license applicants.
Aug 26, 2025
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Resorts World NYC Has Successful First Public Hearing
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Public Praises Resorts World New York City Casino In First License Meeting

The casino proposal received strong public support from local leaders, officeholders, and groups during its first public hearing last Wednesday.
Aug 25, 2025
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Pennsylvania iGaming Produces Records
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Pennsylvania July Gaming Revenue Soars Thanks to 31% YoY iGaming Growth

The continued growth of the state’s gaming market was powered by a dominant month of iGaming, which reached $228.2 million in adjusted gross gaming revenue.
Aug 21, 2025
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Mayoral candidate won't block casino expansion
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New York Democratic Mayoral Nominee Zohran Mamdani Won’t Block Casinos

While the New York mayoral election will happen before the casino licensees are announced, Mamdani has promised to take action against the new gambling dens.
Aug 21, 2025
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Queens Casino Receives Vote of Confidence
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Citi Field Casino Has “Very Good Shot” of Approval, NY Senator Says

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who is running for Manhattan borough president, confirmed the project has gained lots of momentum.
Aug 20, 2025
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Georgia Raceway Wants to Host Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Atlanta’s Echo Park Speedway Wants to House Casino Despite Illegal Status

Georgia’s only forms of legal gambling are through the state lottery and bingo games or raffles hosted by non-profit organizations.
Aug 15, 2025
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Police Release Footage of Reno Shooting
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Reno Police Release Footage from Deadly Casino Shootout That Killed Three

Hawver wheeled and fired four rounds into the patrol car before retreating to cover behind nearby trucks, at which time a shootout commenced.
Aug 14, 2025
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Fat Joe, Charlemagne Support Times Square Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Charlemagne Tha God, Fat Joe Testify in Support of Times Square Casino

Wednesday was the first day of a public comment period during which locals could voice their support or concern for the $5.4 billion project.
Aug 14, 2025
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Times Square Casino Rally Planned
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Rally Against Times Square Casino Planned for Wednesday by Local Theater Group

16 different theaters on Broadway agreed to display the anti-casino signage on their marquees from 8:00-10:00 a.m. ET and 4:00-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Aug 13, 2025
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