The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians are lobbying for federal recognition The decades-long effort by a West Michigan Native American tribe to be recognized by the US government is taking a new approach after Representatives Hillary Scholten and John Moolenaar introduced bipartisan legislation to have the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians recognized by
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Pennsylvania casino workers support smoking ban legislation
A bill to prohibit smoking in Pennsylvania casinos is advancing quickly Lawmakers in Harrisburg heard testimony from Pennsylvania casino workers on Wednesday, who say that continuing to allow indoor smoking on designated parts of the casino floors is endangering their health. State Rep. Dan Frankel introduced another bill to end the casinos’ exemption from the
North Carolina lawmakers considering new casino legislation
Lawmakers realized that expanding the casino market needs a dedicated initiative A new North Carolina casino expansion draft bill being considered by lawmakers would authorize four licensed casinos in the state, with one license reserved for the Lumbee Tribe, which the federal government doesn’t recognize under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The other three
Pennsylvania legislation would ban smoking in casinos
The controversial topic of indoor smoking in casinos is making an appearance in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Representative Dan Frankel opposes smoking exemptions for specific businesses, such as casinos. Therefore, the Allegheny County Democrat has introduced legislation in Harrisburg for the second straight year that seeks to close loopholes in smoking laws for casinos and other businesses
North Carolina lawmakers to discuss casino legislation this week
There’s still hope for casino expansion in the state, despite recent resistance The North Carolina House of Representatives is set to vote this week on a proposed bill to bring four more casinos to the state. Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Jason Saine, confirmed yesterday that House members will vote on Wednesday and Thursday.
Casino debate in North Carolina creating budget problems
A casino initiative in the state is on life support and is holding up the budget After discussions regarding North Carolina casinos were halted last week, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore said he didn’t find the necessary votes needed among Republicans to advance with adding a gaming element to the state’s $30-billion budget bill.
New casino coming to New Hampshire following local approvals
Officials in Nashua, New Hampshire, have agreed to allow a casino to come to the city The proposal to build a charitable casino at the site of the former Sears store in Nashua, New Hampshire, will move forward after the Nashua Planning Board recently voted 4-to-1 to approve the project. Two Nashua casinos, The Lucky
After much fanfare, North Carolina’s gambling expansion is stalling
More lawmakers don’t believe a gambling expansion initiative will survive the year Republican leaders continued closed-door negotiations to expand legalized gambling in North Carolina on Monday afternoon. However, there’s no indication whether the language, which has yet to be publicized, will be part of the $30-billion state budget schedule to pass the General Assembly later
North Carolina facing new trouble with casino legislation
Some lawmakers believe there’s not enough legislative support to keep the initiative alive North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore confirmed that the contentious proposal to open four new casinos in the state failed to gain enough support to be added to the upcoming state budget vote. In the email sent Wednesday night to the House
Brazil could include casinos with upcoming sports betting regulations
A push is on to bring back legal casinos to Brazil as sports betting approaches its launch It appears as though Brazil may be closer to considering legal casinos than previously thought. Information published by Demétrio Vecchioli in the Column Olhar Olímpico on Portal Uol on September 6 says that casinos may be included in
North Carolina residents try to block casino legislation
State residents opposed to the idea of more casinos are speaking up Republican House Speaker Tim Moore of North Carolina said on Tuesday that GOP leaders are still working to decide if a proposal to open up to four new casinos in the state has enough support to move forward. House Republicans convened for over
Most North Carolina residents support casinos, according to poll
The idea of non-tribal casinos in the state is catching on with residents A new poll shows that the overwhelming majority of people think allowing four additional North Carolina casinos should be up to the voters to decide. The conservative John Locke Foundation conducted the poll earlier this week and found that 76% of voters