RI Casino Strike Averted With New Contract Ratified

Bally Strike

Bally’s Twin River Lincoln has come to an agreement with Unite Here Local 26, the casino workers union. This agreement appears to cover wage increases as well as shift scheduling changes. Improved healthcare was also a union demand. LINCOLN, R.I. – Bally’s Twin River Lincoln looks to have averted a strike that was brewing amongst … Read more

OPINION: New Jersey’s Casino Smoking Ban Makes Sense

No Smoking Casino

Atlantic City’s casinos may end up with a smoking ban in 2022. During 2021, smoking was banned in casinos, but profits still soared. Now, lawmakers want to make the ban permanent, having seen that it did not impact profits. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The debate over smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos has once again reached … Read more

A Lottery And Half-Dozen Casinos In Alabama Remain The Focus

Alabama State House

The Alabama Track Owners Association is building up support for legal gambling in Alabama. In 2021, a legal gambling bill passed the Senate, but died in the House. In 2022, the pattern seems similar – significant support in the senate, but a lukewarm reception in the house. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Track Owners Association … Read more

Illinois-Based Casino Sees Exciting Milestone In New Expansion

A new milestone was celebrated as demonstrative of the new expansion’s structure being finished. The new expansion will offer over 700 new gaming positions among other offerings. This expansion will make the Rivers Des Plaines Casino the first casino in Illinois to offer 2,000 gaming positions SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A stunning new milestone was reached … Read more

Several Vegas Casinos Re-Introducing Masks For Employees

Casinos Require Masks

COVID-19 case rates have been rising in Nevada. Several Las Vegas casinos have responded by mandating masks for employees. No mask mandates for customers have been instantiated as of yet. LAS VEGAS – While many states have relaxed restrictions due to the widespread availability of vaccines, the COVID-19 pandemic is still a danger in some … Read more

Lightfoot Tells Council Chicago Is Open For Casino Business

Illinois Casino

Chicago’s Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, spoke to the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States. Lightfoot discussed the ongoing process to open a casino in Chicago. Her focus appears to be on making sure the casino brings value to the neighborhood it is located in. CHICAGO – Chicago is currently playing host to the National Council … Read more

Penn National Gaming To Open New PA Casino In August

Penn National Gaming

Penn National Gaming is opening a third casino in Pennsylvania on Aug. 12. The casino is located in York County, in what used to be a Sears. It will hold 500 slot machines and 24 table games, with capacity for more. SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Penn National Gaming is opening a third brick-and-mortar casino in … Read more

New Jersey Passes Pandemic Relief For Casinos

New Jersey Legislature

New Jersey’s lawmakers have passed a bill to alleviate taxes on casinos in the state. They cite the COVID-19 pandemic and the closures it necessitated as a proximate cause. Several other casino-related bills are up for approval in the General Assembly as well. LAS VEGAS – New Jersey lawmakers passed one of several proposed bills … Read more