Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) has officially announced plans to withdraw from Louisiana’s historic Fair Grounds Race Course and its associated gaming operations, citing an untenable economic environment driven by recent legislative developments and a key Louisiana Supreme Court decision. In a letter dated June 9 addressed to the Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC), CDI CEO Bill Carstanjen outlined the company’s...
Bally’s Corporation has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit stemming from its previous policy to limit early investment in its Chicago casino project to women and minority groups. The case, filed by the conservative legal organization American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) and two white male plaintiffs, Richard Fisher and Phillip Aronoff, alleged racial discrimination under federal civil rights laws. The agreement was filed in U.S. District Court in...
Amid widespread protests over federal immigration policy, U.S. Representative Mike Rulli of Ohio has introduced a contentious bill that would reroute existing federal gambling excise taxes to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Known as the “Giving Alien Migrants Back Through Lawful Excise Redistribution (GAMBLER) Act,” the legislation aims to bolster ICE’s operational budget without placing additional financial demands on American taxpayers. Legislation rooted in protest response:...
Crown Resorts’ latest effort to introduce poker machines at its Sydney casino has been firmly rejected by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who stated unequivocally that his government will not support any legal changes to permit pokies at the Barangaroo site. This decision arrives as scrutiny grows over gambling harm in the state and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight. Push for pokies reignited by audit...
Sweden is preparing to introduce a far-reaching ban on gambling with credit in a move aimed at protecting consumers and promoting a more sustainable gaming environment. Under the newly proposed legislation, gambling operators and agents licensed in Sweden would be strictly prohibited from accepting any bets financed with borrowed money, whether through credit cards or third-party credit providers. Expanding the scope of existing restrictions:...
The National Football League (NFL) has officially announced an expanded and extended strategic partnership with Genius Sports, solidifying their collaboration through the conclusion of the 2029 season. This deal deepens their alliance in delivering real-time data, low-latency game feeds, and integrated advertising experiences, while also introducing new avenues for fan interaction and revenue generation. Since the inception of their partnership...
Push Gaming has cranked up the volume with its latest online slot release, Henry the Ape, a dynamic game that fuses a vibrant hip-hop theme with high-volatility gameplay and compelling features. Centered around its charismatic simian star, Henry, this 6×4 slot offers players a theatrical and pulse-pounding experience loaded with innovative mechanics and up to 4,096 ways to win. Set...
Mayor Eric Adams stepped in at the crucial moment to support Bally’s proposal for a casino in the Bronx, ensuring the project stayed alive despite local opposition. On Wednesday, June 10, 2025, the New York City Council voted 32-12, with seven abstentions, to approve a home-rule resolution that clears the way for the project to proceed. This legislation allows Bally’s to move...
The year 2024 marked a noteworthy turning point for Macau’s anti-corruption efforts, especially within its private sector. For the first time, gaming operators actively reported incidents of bribery involving their employees, a significant development in the city’s ongoing fight against corruption. According to the latest annual report from Macau’s Commission Against Corruption (CCAC), the self-reporting by casino operators indicated a shift towards greater corporate accountability,...
Cipriani, a renowned international hospitality brand, has secured a substantial financial boost in the form of a $190 million loan to support its expanding luxury portfolio. The loan, provided by Beach Point Capital Management LP and Sparta Capital Management Ltd., will help fund one of the company’s most ambitious ventures yet—the Cipriani Resort, Residences, and Casino Punta Del Este, a $500 million oceanfront development in Uruguay. Cipriani’s global expansion...