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The $700 million Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, has hit a legal snag. A former development partner has filed a lawsuit accusing the tribe of trespassing and property damage, potentially complicating the ambitious project’s timeline. Land Dispute Erupts Over Construction Activities Kings Mountain Land Development Partners LLC (KMLD) alleges that the…

Charitable donations from New Hampshire casinos have been a lifeline for local nonprofits. Last year alone, Cross Roads House, a Portsmouth homeless shelter, received over $65,000, while the NH Coalition to End Homelessness saw $39,000 in contributions. But a new legislative push might cap how much a single charity can collect annually, sparking debates about…

Former New Jersey State Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg, a key figure behind the state's Smoke-Free Air Act, is urging lawmakers to eliminate a long-standing exception allowing smoking in casinos. Her call to action comes nearly two decades after the Act was first signed into law, with the casino loophole still intact. A Loophole Left Unchecked In 2006,…

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors has approved a sweeping pay increase for employees across its Tribal Government, Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and Kewadin Casinos. The move is set to enhance wages, reflecting the tribe’s commitment to valuing its workforce and maintaining competitiveness in the job market. Pay Increases Signal Workforce Commitment In a unanimous decision,…

Arizona’s tribal gaming sector has achieved yet another milestone, contributing an impressive $42.5 million to the state’s Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The announcement by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) underscores the strong partnership between the state and its tribal communities, a collaboration that continues to yield significant…

The future is looking brighter for land-based gaming operators after a tough year, with industry leaders eyeing growth in 2025 alongside a renewed focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). These insights emerged from the Wicked Good 12th Annual GLLR Summit in Boston, where prominent gaming companies and analysts gathered to assess the sector's trajectory. A Resilient…