Economy/Finance

Bally’s Requests Property Tax Discount for $1.7B Chicago Casino Project Amid Ongoing Struggles

Bally’s, a Rhode Island-based gambling company, is seeking a significant property tax break to support its $1.7 billion integrated casino and hotel project along the Chicago River, Illinois. The venue, planned ...

Chicago’s Casino Gamble Faces Challenging Start; Hopes Rest on Permanent Facility

Chicago’s ambitious attempt to ease its financial struggles through a casino has not yielded the expected results, according to a recent City Council report. The temporary casino at River North’s Medinah Temple...

Coney Island Casino Proposal Promises $200 Million Community Trust Fund

The Coney, a proposed casino in Brooklyn’s Coney Island neighborhood in New York, has stirred significant attention, with developers announcing plans to establish a $200 million community trust fund if their ga...

Greentube Alderney Hit with £1 Million Fine by UKGC for AML and Social Responsibility Failures

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a £1 million fine on Greentube Alderney, which operates the Admiral Casino brand, after the company was found to have failed repeatedly in its obligations to adhere...

France Weighs Online Casino Legalization to Address Illegal Market

The French government is intensifying discussions about legalizing online casinos, a significant policy shift aimed at curbing the massive illegal market. France and Cyprus remain the only European Union member...

Fontana Casino in Clark Ordered to Halt Operations Indefinitely

The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Fontana Development Corporation (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club Inc. (FRCCI), halting all operations of the Fontana ...