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
Three Detroit casinos have earned $112.5 million in gross gaming revenue for August. The earnings report indicates that $110.8 million came from table games and slots. The new revenue report is up 4.2% from the previous month and 5.9% from the previous year. The three Detroit casinos reportedly paid $8.97 million in taxes to the … Read more
A new casino project in Bossier City is claiming to be the biggest casino project in the state and hopes to rival Las Vegas staples such as Caesars, the Bellagio, and more. Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana hopes to open in the first quarter of 2025. LRGC Gaming Investors LLC, an affiliate of Cordish Companies, … Read more
The Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois, will open its permanent location by the end of the month. The much-anticipated grand opening follows the success of the temporary casino location, which has been operational since November 2021. The permanent Hard Rock Casino will be located on the former site of the Clock Tower Resort, a … Read more
The Vegas strip is forever changing, but when the Mirage announced it was closing its doors after a 34-year residency, present and past patrons were shocked. As the Mirage’s closure on July 17th, 2024, draws near, the casino is set to distribute a staggering $1.6 million in unclaimed progressive jackpots from slots and table games. … Read more