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The glitzy $1 billion expansion promised no cost to the university — but behind the scenes, lobbyists and lawmakers are being asked to help foot the bill. When Alex Meruelo stood beneath the flashing lights of a Grand Sierra Resort nightclub in 2023, surrounded by Wolf Pack mascots and school officials, he was clear: the…

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…

The Strip’s glitzy newcomer is trying to move forward — fast. Resorts World Las Vegas is promising to be a new kind of casino after regulators slapped it with a $10.5 million fine over ties to illegal bookmakers. But questions still hang in the air. In a hearing that wrapped in under an hour but…

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…

Star Entertainment’s biggest individual investor has thrown his weight — and wallet — behind a bold new suitor. Australian gambling tycoon Bruce Mathieson is backing a takeover offer by U.S.-based Bally’s Corp to seize control of The Star Entertainment Group. And he’s not just cheering from the sidelines. According to reports from The Australian Financial…

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?…

Since opening its doors in February, the Chin’an Gaming Hall has been a bit of a local sensation. Long lines, jam-packed weekends, and even the occasional waitlist — not something you expect to see in a quiet part of Alaska. But for the Native Village of Eklutna, it’s more than just a business. It’s a…