Indiana lawmakers are considering allowing a new casino in a new county Several counties are lobbying for the consideration of hosting a casino resort Allen County’s Fort Wayne is the front-runner Indiana lawmakers could alter where casinos are allowed to operate. If a new location is approved, several counties want to be considered. A welcome…
Month: January 2026
Gambling Deduction Restoration Amendments Submitted to House Appropriations Bill
Dina Titus continues to advocate for the restoration of the gambling deduction to 100% The One Big Beautiful Bill trimmed the federal tax write-off to 90% Nevada’s congressional delegation continues to advocate that a tax change included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) be amended to allow gamblers to deduct 100% of their losses…
A Casino in Northern Virginia? Legislation Again Introduced to Bring Las Vegas to Fairfax County
Legislation seeks to permit a casino in Northern Virginia The casino bill would designate Fairfax County, specifically, Tysons, for casino gambling For a fourth year in a row, legislation in Virginia has been introduced to permit a casino in Fairfax County. A casino rendering for Tysons in Fairfax County uses Wynn Resorts’ Encore likeness for…
Jordan Addison Case Dismissed as State Declines Prosecution of Hard Rock Incident
A trespassing charge against Jordan Addison in Florida has been dismissed The incident occurred at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Florida State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit Susan Lopez is declining to move forward with charges against NFL wide receiver Jordan Addison, who was arrested last week at the Seminole Hard…
Santa Anita Wants its Historical Horse Racing Machines Back, Sues California DOJ
Santa Anita Park is suing the California DOJ for seizing its historical horse racing machines The California DOJ plans to demolish the betting machines, unless a court orders otherwise Santa Anita Park has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Justice (DOJ) after the state law enforcer raided the storied horse racetrack on Saturday…
North Dakota Man Has No Recollection of Stabbing Woman Dead in Tribal Casino Hotel
A North Dakota man says he doesn’t remember stabbing a woman to death The homicide allegedly occurred inside a Sky Dancer Casino & Resort hotel room A North Dakota man who police believe stabbed a woman to death inside a tribal casino hotel room claims to have no memory of the incident. North Dakota’s Rolette…
California Tribes Push Back on Slot-Like Gaming Machines at Santa Anita Racetrack
Santa Anita Park now has slot-like gaming machines at the California racetrack Historical horse racing machines are based on previously run horse races California tribes say Santa Anita is encroaching on their slot machine exclusivity California tribes are voicing their opposition to historical horse racing (HHR) gaming machines after the state’s most famous racetrack recently…
There are Various Reasons Why Bally’s Chicago Won’t Open Until at Least 2027
Bally’s Chicago won’t open until at least 2027 The casino pledged to open by the end of the year Legislation in Illinois would allow the $1.7 billion permanent casino resort under construction by Bally’s in Chicago’s River West neighborhood to open later than planned. Bally’s Corporation Chairman Soo Kim speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony of…
Turning Stone Construction Elevator Collapse Injures Five Workers
A construction elevator fell during dismantling at Turning Stone on Tuesday afternoon Five workers injured; one hospitalized in stable condition on Wednesday OSHA investigating as Oneida Nation’s $370M resort expansion continues One worker remained hospitalized in stable condition on Wednesday after a construction elevator collapsed at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Oneida, NY, on Tuesday…
Slew of Gaming Bills Filed in New Jersey, Topics Range From Smoking to More Casinos
New Jersey lawmakers will consider various bills related to gaming in 2026 Perhaps most critical is whether a casino will be authorized for North Jersey Casino smoking discussions are also likely The New Jersey Legislature began its 2026 session this week with a new General Assembly makeup after Democrats strengthened their stronghold on the lower…