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Nassau Coliseum Casino Project Moving Forward Despite Opposition to Sands Proposal
The first time Nassau officials approved a lease for a proposed Las Vegas Sands (LVS) casino on the Nassau Coliseum site, they held a closed-door meeting with no public attendees. On July 22, the Nassau County Legislature Rules Committee expects about 200 audience members for the hearing on two LVS lease proposals. Members of the Say […]
NCLGS Still Working on Model iGaming Legislation, Won’t Unveil Draft at Summer Meeting
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) will prioritize online casinos during its 2024 Summer Meeting, which starts today in Pittsburgh. However, it isn’t ready to unveil a first draft of its model iGaming legislation as it had originally planned. During the conference, three panels featuring legislators, regulators, and private industry representatives will […]
Study Commission Sets Up the Chessboard for Ohio’s 2025 Online Casino Effort
We now have a clear picture of who the champions of Ohio online casinos and iLottery will be and who will stand against them, thanks to a comprehensive report by the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio. The hefty 354-page document collates testimony from virtually every stakeholder in Ohio gambling, most of whom have […]
Ohio Legislators May Consider Adding iGaming, iLottery, If They Listen to Study Commission
Ohio is often considered a political bellwether, so state lawmakers around the country may closely watch how its legislators vote on iGaming and iLottery. That’s especially true now that the majority of Ohio General Assembly members in a study commission recommended approval of online casinos and an online lottery. On July 12, an Ohio Senator’s […]
California Legislature Considers Once Again Whether to Allow Tribes to Sue Cardrooms
The ongoing effort by California tribes to take the state’s cardrooms to court has shown some signs of life, as the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act (TNAJA) passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee as the legislature prepares to break for the summer. The tribes want to challenge whether the cardrooms’ approach to player-banked games constitutes an infringement on their […]
BetRivers Delaware Monopoly to Remain Intact as Multi-Operator Sports Betting Proposal Dies
Delaware will remain an online sports betting monopoly as the proposed legislation to create a multi-license system has failed to pass. HB 365 failed to gain the necessary traction with lawmakers before the state’s legislative session ended on June 30. As a result, BetRivers will remain Delaware’s sole online sports betting operator. In April, Rep. […]
New York Casino Application Deadline Set By Siting Board for 3 Downstate Licenses
On June 27, 2025, New Yorkers will know which developers are serious about building casinos downstate. Because that’s the due date for formal applications for full commercial casino licenses. Until now, New York City residents have only seen public relations campaigns and rumors about entities interested in building casinos or expanding existing ones. On June […]
New York iGaming Legalization Unlikely After Hochul Says Existing Budget Remains
Legalizing iGaming in New York seems less likely now that the governor released a statement saying she’ll find a way to make the existing budget work. On June 26, Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul announced that her administration would coordinate with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) leaders to fund public transportation. New York online casino advocates had […]
Addabbo: New York iGaming Legislation Could Pass in 2024, But Hopes Hinge on Hochul
New York Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. told Bonus on June 25 that lawmakers may discuss legalizing online casinos if the legislature holds a special session. However, he said, all iGaming hopes hinge on Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul. Scuttlebutt is that the New York State Legislature, which adjourned on June 7, may reconvene for a […]
New York’s Gaming Regulator Will Do As Governor Wishes About Casino Licensing Acceleration Bill
The New York downstate retail casino licensing selection process hasn’t accelerated yet, despite the New York State Legislature‘s approval of SB9673. On June 24, the state regulator’s executive director said the commission would wait until the governor decided on the bill. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) will follow the direction chosen by Gov. Kathleen […]
