Author page: Ace Highman

Queens lawmaker John Liu has stepped up in support of Steve Cohen’s casino vision near Citi Field, pushing a key land-use change that could reshape the area—and throw $100 million into local infrastructure upgrades. The move adds major momentum to Cohen’s $8 billion entertainment complex plans, now with the added promise of a sleek new…

Rolling Stone could soon be rocking more than just headlines. Penske Media is quietly circling a deal to buy the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, with plans to rebrand it under its iconic music title. Talks are still in motion, but industry sources say the Rolling Stone Hotel & Casino concept isn’t just a pitch…

Louis Trombetta didn’t just regulate Florida’s gambling scene — he helped shape it. Now he’s on the other side of the table, and lawmakers aren’t thrilled. After putting the squeeze on fantasy sports betting platforms, forcing three operators out of Florida, Trombetta stunned many by taking a job with FanDuel — one of their main…

Casinos are chasing profits, and some are paying the price — literally. A high-stakes combination of executive pressure and lax oversight has led to multi-million dollar fines, money laundering concerns, and the resurfacing of criminal networks inside some of the world's most prestigious resorts. This week, all eyes are on Resorts World Las Vegas. Regulators…

It was loud. It was messy. And in the end, it was a decisive “no.” On Wednesday night, Bronx Community Board 10 shot down Bally’s bid to rezone part of Ferry Point Park for a sprawling casino complex. The vote: 29 against, just 5 in favour. The message from Throggs Neck and the surrounding community?…

The pitch was bold. A luxury resort, restaurants, entertainment venues — and a casino — all near the site of the former Texas Stadium in Irving. But just before city officials could even weigh in, the casino plans were yanked from the table. On Thursday, a top executive from Las Vegas Sands Corp. told Irving…

Detroit’s casino industry hit a speed bump in February, falling short of the $100 million revenue mark for the first time in 13 months. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), the city's three casinos combined for $98 million in revenue last month, a decline both month-over-month and year-over-year. A Disappointing February for Detroit’s…