Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Times Square, Avenir Projects Rejected
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.
Board Member Slams Coney Island Casino Plans
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Board Member Rips Coney Island Casino’s “Hellish” Traffic Plan

“It’s not just going to be the summer of hell. It will be traffic hell all year round, and garbage hell, noise hell, crime hell,” she said.
Golden Gate Casino Las Vegas
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Golden Gate Las Vegas Casino Goes Digital, Cuts Table Game Dealers

The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino Las Vegas is getting rid of its live-dealer table games and replacing them with electronic gaming machines.
Fraud Charges Dropped Against Marcus Morris
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Las Vegas Casinos Drop $265,000 Fraud Charges Against NBA’s Marcus Morris

Morris sent $150,000 to the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and $115,000 to the MGM Grand Hotel Casino to cover his outstanding debts.
Woman Arrested for Ballot Fraud
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Florida Woman Convicted of Fraud Over Las Vegas Sands Casino Initiative

Additionally, a significant number of signatures were deemed “questionable” for various reasons, such as coming from deceased persons.