Gambling in the USA

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Wrestle with Major Gambling Bill

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  Top Republicans in the Pennsylvania State Senate are pressing sweeping gambling legislation that would allow slot machine-like terminals in bars, restaurants, non-profit social clubs, and other businesses that hold liquor licenses. The legislation could deliver new gambling tax dollars to a state treasury hurting from stay-at-home and shutdown orders issued by Gov. Tom Wolf…

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Gov. Edwards Appoints Mike Noel as Chairman of Louisiana Gaming Control Board

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  Governor John Bel Edwards has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Mike Noel as the new chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Noel will replace Ronnie Jones, who has been in the position since 2013. Noel served with the Louisiana State Police (LSP) for more than 30 years. “I’m pleased that LTC Noel has accepted the…

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Louisiana Senate Removes Gaming Board Chairman

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  The Louisiana senators have removed the chairman of the state’s gambling regulatory board on the final day of the regular legislative session. Ronnie Jones, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, was among 11 appointees selected by statewide elected officials to work in agencies or serve on boards who did not receive approval from…

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Playtech Gets Regulatory Approval to Enter New Jersey Market

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  Playtech plc has secured approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) to launch its casino products in New Jersey market. Playtech will launch soon in New Jersey under its transactional waiver with bet365 and Hard Rock Atlantic City. Playtech expects to launch with further operators in New Jersey in the near…

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California Could Open Door To $30 Billion In Annual Bets If Sports Betting Is Approved

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Details of bills that could send sports betting to voters call for balanced tax structure that will spur growth, according to PlayCA.com analysts LAS VEGAS — If California voters approve online and retail sports betting in November it will open the door to a market that has the potential to generate more than $30 billion…

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Gold Rush Amusements, Inc. Files Counterclaim Alleging Violation of Illinois’ Anti-Inducement Law

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  Daniel Fischer, the principal owner of the Dotty’s chain of video gaming cafés in Illinois, who is also involved in bids for new casino licenses in Rockford and Calumet City, paid just $2 million in 2018 to expand his network by purchasing 63 lucrative Stella’s and Shelby’s video gaming establishments, according to a newly…

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