New legislation for NJ simulcast passed Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsNew Jersey April 28, 2015 0On Monday April 27, 2015, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a new bill. The New Jersey Casino Simulcast bill...
Indiana senate unanimously passes anti Pokagon casino bill Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino proposalsIndiana April 28, 2015 0The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians want to open a casino in Indiana. Last week Indiana Senate members commented against...
Alabama could raise $400 million with casinos, lottery Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAlabamaLottery April 28, 2015 0A report from Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh states Alabama could see an increase of $400 million in revenue...
California online poker finally takes a step–committee passes shell bill Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPoker LawOnline PokerCalifornia April 28, 2015 0After holding the first ever committee vote on iPoker, the state of California seems to finally be taking steps to...
Maine casino report in; room for two more casinos–opposition remains Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsMaine April 27, 2015 0Senator Linda Valentino has worked to provide Maine with more control over casinos, but has been unsuccessful. According to a...
Rauner appoints Alejandre to Illinois Gaming Board–questions raised Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsIllinois April 27, 2015 0Illinois news from Sunday April 26, 2015 shows some perceived controversy over Governor Bruce Rauner’s recent decision to appoint Hector Alejandre to...
Fantasy sports proposal constitutional: Kansas AG Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLotteryFantasy SportsKansas April 27, 2015 0With a strong opposition to gambling, GOP State Representative Mark Kahrs of Wichita, Kansas requested Attorney General Derek Schmidt to...
Pennsylvania Gaming Oversight Committee engaged this week Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsOnline Gambling NewsPennsylvania April 27, 2015 0The casino industry of Pennsylvania is set to be reviewed this week, with two public hearings on schedule, organized by...
Cruise liners anchored in Malta can operate casinos Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsMalta April 27, 2015 0The Republic of Malta will now be allowing anchored cruise liners the opportunity to offer casino gaming by paying a licensing...
Rhode Island Governor Approved Legislation for Twin River Project Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationWorld Casino NewsMassachusetts April 26, 2015 0On Thursday, April 23, 2015 Governor Gina Raimondo, of Providence Rhode Island approved a bill. She received a Senate bill...
Bill for more tribally-operated casinos advances in Connecticut Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino NewsConnecticut April 23, 2015 0The Connecticut state Planning and Development Committee endorsed Senate Bill 1090 by a vote of 18 to 9 Monday. A “Joint Favorable...
Twin River wants to close Newport Grand, move license to Tiverton; add table games Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsRhode Island April 22, 2015 0Newport Grand Casino in Rhode Island has tried to get permission to add table games to their casino, to no avail....
New Hampshire casino bill advances by slim margin Lars Jones Gaming Law & LegislationNew Hampshire April 22, 2015 0A New Hampshire committee that has historically tabled or killed gambling legislation in the Granite State advanced Senate Bill 113 Tuesday...
Cyprus to vote on casino bill in May Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsCasino NewsCyprus April 22, 2015 0Minister George Lakkotrypis of the department of Energy, Commerce and Tourism in the Republic of Cyprus said Tuesday in an...
Professor Zeng of Polytechnic Institute suggests tighter junket regulations Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsConferences / Trade ShowsMacau April 22, 2015 0Professor Zeng Zhonglu, of the Gaming Education and Research Center at the Polytechnic Institute of Macau, believes junket operations are...