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Brian Fitzpatrick Asks Sessions for Online Gambling Ban

Cliff S, Aug 28, 2017 07:55 UTC

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania wants an online gambling ban, much like his predecessor in the 8th congressional district, Michael Fitzpatrick, once did. The continuity is no coincidence, because

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Kentucky Lawmakers Uninterested in Casino Gambling Revenues

Cliff S, Aug 26, 2017 11:53 UTC

Kentucky is facing a large budget deficit as well as a public pension debt, but its leaders do not plan to turn to casino gambling. That was the word from

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Pennsylvania Could Pass One-Year Budget Fix, Postpone Gaming

Cliff S, Aug 25, 2017 09:51 UTC

Pennsylvania lawmakers might decide upon a one-year fix for their budget deficit, a move which might shelve all gambling legislation until 2018. Postponing a budget fix is one of several

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Andrew Cuomo Threatens Seneca Nation with Buffalo Casino

Cliff S, Aug 23, 2017 08:17 UTC

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo warned the Seneca Nation they would face retaliation if they stop making casino revenue payments. Earlier this year, the Seneca Nation threatened to stop making

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Tilman Fertitta Proposes Changes to Louisiana Casino Laws

Cliff S, Aug 22, 2017 02:24 UTC

Tilman Fertitta, whose Fertitta Entertainment Inc. owns Golden Nugget Lake Charles, criticized Louisiana slot machine laws at a conference this week. Mr. Fertitta’s remarks were made at a meeting of

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Red Water Casino Faces Judge-Ordered Approval Vote

Cliff S, Aug 20, 2017 10:00 UTC

The $25 million a year Red Water Casino project is in danger, after a judge ruled Mississippi voters should decided the issue. Chief Phyllis Anderson of the Mississippi Band of

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New Jersey DGE Lowers RTP on Skill Based Gaming Machines

Cliff S, Aug 19, 2017 01:10 UTC

New Jersey is considering a new amendment to its skill-based gaming laws to lower minimum return-to-player (RTP) requirements. That might sound like a bad proposition for players, but it means

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Pennsylvania Plans Sept 19 Online Gambling and VGTs Hearing

Cliff S, Aug 18, 2017 05:26 UTC

The Pennsylvania Senate Law & Justice Committee scheduled a hearing to discuss online gaming and video gambling terminals on Tuesday, September 19. That meeting should set the agenda on online

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Tribal Casinos Face Issues Launching Legal Sports Betting

Cliff S, Aug 15, 2017 03:10 UTC

If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a federal ban on sports betting, the nation’s 450-plus tribal casinos could face issues launching legal sportsbooks on their reservations. Because gambling is

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Texas Poker Clubs Operate in Legal Gray Area

Cliff S, Aug 14, 2017 05:33 UTC

New Texas poker rooms are opening in the Lone Star State, but brick-and-mortar card rooms exist in a legal gray area. As the poker clubs toy around with new moneymaking

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