At least eight lawmakers received money from a company hoping to build a casino in the state North Carolina lawmakers are considering casino legislation that would allow a single company to build three casinos throughout the state. However, campaign contributions from executives at Baltimore-based casino development company The Cordish Cos. to legislators have raised questions
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North Carolina city expresses interest in casino as legislation advances
Rocky Mount is on board with plans to possibly bring a casino to the city Rocky Mount, North Carolina, recently threw its hat into the ring as a potential host city for a new land-based casino. Republican leaders in the General Assembly are working on strategies to boost legal gambling in the state, which could
Virginia voters to hit the polls again to decide Richmond’s casino fate
State lawmakers can’t stop a new ballot initiative in Richmond after the last one failed two years ago The Richmond Office of Elections has revealed that the bid to build a casino will again be on the ballot this November for Richmond voters. Last week, the Virginia Lottery gave the green light to a preliminary
New York’s tribal casino expansion in limbo
The New York Assembly calls time on the ongoing negotiations Lawmakers are trying to save the day after New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie tweeted that he would not move ahead for a legislative vote on a bill allowing the governor’s office to sign a new casino deal with the Seneca Nation. Heeastie noted the
North Carolina lawmaker believes the state can advance gambling legislation
There’s a chance legislation could pass before the end of the summer Anticipating the conclusion of this year’s legislative session, a prominent politician from North Carolina remains optimistic concerning the state’s ability to negotiate and finalize the implementation of state-sanctioned gambling. He aims to ensure that these discussions progress smoothly and are successfully concluded within
Toronto’s newest casino to add a poker room
The new Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto wants to attract poker players A new casino in Canada, the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, is ready to start receiving gamblers. The commencement of operations for the hotel, comprising 400 rooms, is confirmed to take place on August 1, 2023. Not long after that, it will inaugurate
New Hampshire’s charitable casinos benefit from new legislation
An increase in gambling spend may signal the state is softening its anti-casino stance Despite being one of the minority states without a casino, New Hampshire recently experienced a significant development that could potentially pave the way for change. Governor Chris Sununu signed a consequential bill last week, raising the threshold for charitable gambling spend
Controversy emerges over “secret” casino plan in New York
New York is negotiating its compact with the Seneca Nation, but lawmakers aren’t happy Governor Kathy Hochul of New York is having to spend time putting out political fires. This comes as she has been forced to reassure political adversaries of her non-involvement in the ongoing discussions concerning a casino in the Rochester region between
Online gaming in North Carolina could stop before it starts
Some lawmakers threaten to veto a budget deal if expanding gambling moves forward Efforts are underway by lawmakers in North Carolina to pass a state budget that calls for additional tax cuts. However, due to the introduction of legislation to introduce new forms of gambling in the state, including iGaming, the market may experience a
Understanding the difference between live and online blackjack
Blackjack is wildly popular with gamblers who know how to read the table To achieve success in online blackjack, players must abide by certain regulations, irrespective of their expertise. Among these rules, it’s critical to comprehend the distinction between live and online blackjack. While the gameplay is identical, one aspect of it cannot be performed
How to take the house in an online casino
You won’t always beat the casino, but it’s possible to take away some of its action It’s a common belief that people gamble with the aim of winning money at the casino. But even for experienced players, hitting the jackpot can be a tough task. Hence, it’s crucial to position yourself for success within the