Month: June 2024
Resorts World NY Lobbyist Looms Large in Casino Acceleration Bill
Legislation proposed last month by Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) to expedite the approval of three New York City-area casino licenses reportedly contains copy that is talking points from a lobbying firm working on behalf of Genting. New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo. A media outlet reported that he cut and pasted lobbyist language in a…
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US Lawmaker Proposes Banning Slot Machines on Overseas Military Bases
Slot machines on overseas United States military bases could soon be turned off if a congressional lawmaker from New York gets his way in Washington, DC. A soldier tries his luck on a slot machine at a US Army base in Germany in 2009. A congressional lawmaker from New York wants to stop allowing slot…
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Clock Ticking on New York Gaming Bill to Strengthen Advertising Safeguards
The New York Senate wants to force casinos and sportsbooks to include more responsible gaming messaging and warnings about possible addiction in their advertisements. A DraftKings advertisement is seen above New York City subway’s Grand Central — 42 Street Station in Manhattan. New York lawmakers are scrambling to pass new laws on how sportsbooks advertise…
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Successful Texas Gambling Legislation Is Questionable as Dan Patrick Remains the Gatekeeper
Resort casinos are still a long shot in Texas with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), keeping power over whether the state Senate will seriously consider a proposal, according to state politics experts. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, pictured above controls the Texas Senate so chances are doubtful casino legislation will move forward. (Image: KERA) “If…
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