Month: June 2024
Resorts World NY Lobbyist Looms Large in Casino Acceleration Bill
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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…
Read MoreUS Lawmaker Proposes Banning Slot Machines on Overseas Military Bases
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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…
Read MoreClock Ticking on New York Gaming Bill to Strengthen Advertising Safeguards
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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…
Read MoreSuccessful Texas Gambling Legislation Is Questionable as Dan Patrick Remains the Gatekeeper
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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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