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…
Category: Legislation
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…
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…
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…
South Carolina Faith Leaders Rally Against Casino and Sports Betting Bills
Gaming bills are once again expected in South Carolina this year Faith leaders are rallying to oppose any form of gambling expansion South Carolina only has lottery gaming A new year means a new push for gambling in South Carolina. It also means staunch opposition from religious groups. Faith Wins Founder & CEO Chad Connelly…
Indiana’s Wayne County Rolls the Dice on Casino Pursuit
Richmond Is on a Roll seeks to authorize a casino in Indiana’s Wayne County Indiana lawmakers are considering several gaming bills this year No bill has yet been filed to allow a casino in Wayne County The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wayne County have unveiled their…