A coalition of Broadway industry stakeholders are voicing strong opposition to the proposed Caesars Palace Times Square casino development in the heart of the Theatre District. On August 13, sixteen Broadway theatres simultaneously lit their marquees with bold red letters reading “No Times Square Casino,” as part of a coordinated protest campaign. The marquee also … Read more
Brick-and-mortar casinos in Las Vegas, Reno, Atlantic City, Tunica, Louisiana, and other US cities are all reporting lower foot traffic and revenue numbers for Q1 of 2025. With what some analysts are calling the “Trump Slump,” domestic casinos are preparing for a rough year, as casino game rooms are generating less revenue compared to previous … Read more
It has been reported that several states are experiencing scams through Facebook and other user-based applications targeting online casino players. These new scams are stealing legitimate casino logos and promoting promotions that don’t exist. While the old fake casino scam is nothing new, the scale at which these attacks are happening is growing. Legitimate online … Read more
The New York City Planning Commission has approved a large-scale casino and entertainment complex proposal for Coney Island, marking a significant milestone in one of the city’s most debated development plans. Despite this approval, the project’s future remains contingent on a critical decision from state authorities. The proposed project, The Coney, aims to cover three … Read more
Last month, a lawsuit was filed in federal court alleging that Stake.us, an online sweepstakes casino, is operating an illegal gambling website in California. The complaint, filed by Dennis Boyle, asserts that the platform violates state law by offering casino-style games to California residents. This follows widespread opposition against sweepstake casinos across the United States, … Read more
Penske Media Corporation (PMC), the parent company of Billboard and Rolling Stone Magazine, is inquiring about a potential site for a new “Rolling Stone”-branded casino and hotel in Las Vegas. PMC is considering the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino as a possible site for its new casino venture. The CIM Group owns the site and … Read more
The US Interior Department is now facing a lawsuit from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe in Northern California, for placing land owned by the Koi Nation into federal trust. The lawsuit asserts that the land was bought to build a larger casino for more guests and is not ancestral. The … Read more
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians announced late last year that they want to build a new casino at 7282 Hoadley Road in Benzonia, Michigan. The tribe said they would begin planning the new casino once the federal government placed the land into trust. In a press statement, the tribe said, “The … Read more
A proposal to establish a brick-and-mortar casino at the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale, New York, has faced resistance and legal challenges. Last week, more than 300 concerned citizens gathered in the ballroom at the Uniondale Marriott to oppose the $4 billion casino project. With Say No to Casino, George Krug stated, “Casinos are places … Read more
Outgoing President Joe Biden has signed off on an off-reservation tribal casino in Minnesota, which has raised concerns among Oregon tribal casino operators. After the decision was announced, two tribal chairs wrote to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek: “It is common for outgoing administrations to make decisions affecting tribes after an election and before the next … Read more