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Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts public hearing on gambling amidst casino plans

January 10, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Georgia

The Special Committee on Economic Growth is a committee created last year in Georgia to consider a gambling expansion for the state. The committee consists of fifteen members, all from the state House. For a fe...

The Atlanta Falcons Trade Wide Receiver Mohamed Sanu to the New England Patriots for Select Draft Picks

David Green

October 28, 2019

NFL

As the NFL trade deadline rapidly approaches the Atlanta Falcons announce they have traded star wide receiver, Mohamed Sanu, to the New England Patriots for a second round draft pick. This deal comes with the P...

Atlanta Motor Speedway launches official proposal to add a resort casino

Adam Morgan

October 22, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Georgia

In the southern state of Georgia and the boss for the Atlanta Motor Speedway has reportedly announced that he would like to bring a resort casino complete with a 700-room hotel to the giant NASCAR facility. ...

Linebacker Deion Jones and the Atlanta Falcons have Reached an Agreement on a Contract Extension

David Green

July 22, 2019

NFL

On Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 the Atlanta Falcons and the Pro Bowl as well as All Pro linebacker, Deion Jones, have come to an agreement on a contract extension. Jones’ rookie contract will be extended four yea...

MGM Resorts CEO meets with officials in Atlanta and reaffirms commitment to build $1 billion casino resort

Renee Kingsley

October 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Georgia

MGM Resorts announced earlier this week that it would open its $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor casino in Maryland on December 8, 2016. The casino operator is also developing its$900 million MGM Springfield cas...

Downtown civic group of Atlanta to research impact of legalizing the gaming industry

Renee Kingsley

February 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Georgia

Georgia is one of the least friendly gambling states in the America, but legislators have been discussing the possibility of legalizing gambling in Atlanta, the capital city. The state currently only permits a ...

Sheldon Adelson eyeing $2 billion casino for Atlanta

K Morrison

October 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Georgia

One of the Republican Party’s most sought after figures, Sheldon Anderson, appears to be directing some of his energy towards the Peach State and the possibility of casino expansion there. Adelson, estimated...

MGM CEO contemplates $1 billion casino resort in Atlanta, Georgia

Renee Kingsley

September 16, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, North America Casino News, Florida, Georgia

Casino establishments are always on the lookout to be the first to set up operations in new markets as it immediately gives them leverage to capture market share and build a strong presence. Legislators in A...

Atlanta Mayor; “fiscally irresponsible” to not consider casino for Turner Field

Sam Mitchell

July 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Economy/Finance, Georgia

Last Thursday Atlanta Mayor, Kasim Reed said that he would be willing to meet with the representatives that have pitched casino developments for the Turner Field area, but many local residents are not happy wi...

MGM Resorts International lobbying Georgia with billion dollar Atlanta casino in mind

D. Graham

July 7, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Georgia

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that MGM Resorts International has recently hired five lobbyists to advocate on their behalf. This action correlates with the introduction of House Bill 677, intended to...

Los Angeles Rams Acquire RB Sony Michel in Trade with New England Patriots

David Green

August 26, 2021

NFL, Sports betting

On Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 the Los Angeles Rams completed a trade transaction with the New England Patriots. Through this trade the Los Angeles Rams acquired the star veteran running back and Super Bowl LI...

Dallas Mavericks Sign Luka Doncic to 5 Year Supermax Rookie Contract Extension

David Green

August 16, 2021

NBA

On Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 the Dallas Mavericks announced that they have agreed upon terms in order to sign their young superstar point guard / small forward, Luka Doncic, to a 5 – year supermax rookie contr...

Michael Jordan: The Man who Dominated the NBA Finals in the 1990’s

David Green

July 16, 2021

NBA, NCAA, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting

As the 2021 NBA Finals are currently being played between the Eastern Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks and the Western Conference Phoenix Suns it reminded of me when. The last time the Phoenix Suns were in t...

LA Angels Sign Veteran Outfielder Adam Eaton after Released by White Sox

David Green

July 15, 2021

MLB, Sports betting

On Monday, July 12th, 2021 the Chicago White Sox made the decision to continue the remainder of the 2021 Major League Baseball season without their veteran left – handed outfielder, Adam Eaton, as the Southside...

MLB Extends Trevor Bauer’s Administrative Leave an Additional 7 Days during Investigation

David Green

July 9, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, MLB, Sports betting

On Thursday, July 8th, 2021 Major League Baseball announced that they have extended the administrative leave an additional seven more days for Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher Trevor Bauer during the inves...