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Commission approves new Arkansas casino license application period

This story was updated at 5:25 p.m. on May 6, 2024 to include comments from Cherokee Nation Businesses. The Arkansas Racing Commission on Monday voted to open a new 30-day application period for the state's fourth and final casino. Commissioners decided at Monday's meeting that both a digital and paper copy of applications for the Pope County…

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wlos.com

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino expands hotel, adds game tables, 300 slot machines

MARCH 27, 2024 - The latest expansion at Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel includes a 12-story hotel addition, growing the gaming floor by 25000 square feet, a 12000 square-foot rooftop restaurant and a 1300-space parking deck. (Photo credit: Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel) MURPHY, N.C. (WLOS) - The latest expansion…

Land-based ・ 28 March 2024

arkansasadvocate.com

New application period for final Arkansas casino license coming this summer

Arkansas will again accept applications as early as May to open the state's fourth and final casino, pending legislative approval. The state Racing Commission approved a set of rules Monday to govern a new 30-day application period for the fraught Pope County casino license. Those rules must be approved by the Legislature - likely next month -…

Law ・ 12 March 2024

Greensboro News And Record

North Carolina Online Casinos

If you make a purchase after clicking on links within this article, Lee Enterprises may earn affiliate commissions. The news and editorial departments had no role in the creation or display of this content. North Carolina is home to three retail casinos, but there are no North Carolina online casinos. While other forms of online gambling are…

Sports ・ 15 February 2024

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arkansasadvocate.com

Arkansas Racing Commission defers vote on new Pope County casino license process

The issuance of Arkansas' fourth and final casino license will be delayed - again - likely for months. And if the litigious history of the Pope County casino permit is a guide, the wait could be far longer. The Arkansas Racing Commission, which oversees the state's casinos, met for a half hour on Wednesday, but it took no action, instead deciding…

Law ・ 25 January 2024

SBC Americas

Betr Announces Plans to Launch Betr Casino in Pennsylvania

Six months after announcing it would be focusing on its picks site, Betr Picks, Betr announced it is not only getting back in the sports betting game but the online casino game as well. Right now, Betr Sportsbook is only live in Massachusetts, Virginia and Ohio. Per the announcement from Betr on Tuesday, that will be changing, as the brand will not…

Industry ・ 24 January 2024

Smoky Mountain News

Per cap numbers indicate faltering casino revenues

The December payment will come in 14.1% lower than the December 2022 distribution, with the combined June and December distributions for 2023 8.6% lower than in 2022. All tribal members receive these per capita payments as shareholders in the tribe's casino enterprise. They're not a perfect reflection of casino profits, as the number of…

Travel ・ 30 November 2023

Edmonton Journal

Mounties seek suspect in St. Albert casino robbery

A gun-wielding man robbed the Century Casino in St. Albert on Sunday afternoon. St. Albert RCMP are seeking the public's help in identifying the man who got into a dark Jeep Cherokee SUV following the heist. The call came in at 3:52 p.m. "A lone male entered the casino, produced a firearm and demanded money," said a news release from St. Albert…

Incidents ・ 14 November 2023

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Pope County judge endorses Cherokee Nation for casino license

Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) looks to have an advantage in what will be a new process to grant a casino license in Pope County thanks to an endorsement letter from Pope County Judge Ben Cross. An Oct. 26 Arkansas Supreme Court decision sent the casino license process back to the Arkansas Racing Commission, an agency of the Arkansas Department…

Law ・ 01 November 2023

talkbusiness.net

Supreme Court ruling results in new application process for Pope County casino license

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Oct. 26) affirmed a lower court ruling that said Cherokee Nation Businesses was not a qualified applicant when granted a casino license in Pope County. The decision opens anew the application process. Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled Jan. 12 that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted…

Law ・ 28 October 2023

The Nevada Independent

Casino economic impact grows to $329B per year; Nevada remains leading gaming state

A study conducted on behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA) found the national casino industry contributes nearly $329 billion annually to the U.S. economy - up 21 percent from the last time the analysis was done in 2018. The study, the first undertaken in five years by the Washington, D.C. trade organization, was conducted by Oxford…

Finance ・ 12 October 2023

Nevada Business

Good Giant Named Agency of Record for Cordish Gaming Group’s Live! Casinos & Hotels

Home // Good Giant Named Agency of Record for Cordish Gaming Group's Live! Casinos & Hotels RENO, Nev. (Oct. 5, 2023) - Good Giant, one of the country's leading gaming-focused creative agencies, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Cordish Gaming Group, a distinguished name in the world of resort, casino and entertainment…

Travel ・ 10 October 2023

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North Carolina folds when it comes to gambling expansion, at least for now

A proposal to expand legal gambling in North Carolina got dropped from the state budget in last-minute negotiations. WFAE's Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it might just delay the inevitable. There's an old joke I won't tell here because one, this is public radio and we have standards, and two, most of y'all have heard it…

Law ・ 25 September 2023

carolinajournal.com

GOP didn’t run on casino expansion. Why let it blow up the budget?

The North Carolina legislature, with Republican supermajorities, has failed to come up with a new state budget, because Senate Leader Phil Berger, among others, wants casinos included in it. It has been reported that Senate and House leaders are proposing casinos to be developed in Anson, Nash, and Rockingham counties. I don't know about you, but I…

Incidents ・ 12 September 2023

iGaming Business

North Carolina casino legislation: Winners and losers

Much of the news emanating from North Carolina this last year revolved around online sports betting. But a recent draft casino bill circulating among legislators in the Tar Heel state has gained some support. The bill has the potential to disrupt fledgling casino developments in Virginia, especially Caesars Virginia in Danville. It also potentially…

Law ・ 31 August 2023

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How to Play Slots at Harrah’s Cherokee

How to Play Slots at Harrah's Cherokee Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort is a premier destination for slot machine enthusiasts. With over 1000 slot games available, players are sure to find their favorite games and have an unforgettable gaming experience. If you are new to playing slots or want to improve your strategy, here is a guide on how to play…

Strategy Guide ・ 27 August 2023

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North Carolina’s Lawmakers Might Not Discuss Online Casino’s Legalization This Session

Senator Jim Perry from North Carolina recently stated that the state budget cannot include online casino now. WRAL, a Raleigh-based news station, indicated that online gaming's proponents want it to be considered if the legislature decided to expand gambling in its session. Even so, lawmakers allowed parimutuel and online sports betting a few…

Law ・ 25 August 2023

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What Casinos Have Roll to Win Craps

What Casinos Have Roll to Win Craps: A New Era of Craps Gaming Craps is one of the most popular casino games around the world, known for its fast-paced action and exciting atmosphere. With the introduction of new gaming technologies, casinos have constantly been innovating to enhance the player experience. One such innovation is the Roll to Win…

Craps ・ 22 August 2023

ansonrecord.com

Gambling machines in operation in Robeson County

Although the N.C. Supreme Court banned video sweepstakes machines in February 2022, some businesses in Robeson County continue to operate the illegal gambling devices. That ban includes video poker, which state guidelines consider to be a "game of chance." The Supreme Court ruled the gaming machines to be illegal forms of gambling. This ruling was…

Law ・ 16 August 2023

The Sports Geek

Details on North Carolina’s Gambling Expansion

As gamblers in North Carolina patiently wait for online casinos to open, the Tar Heel State is ready to go through a gambling boon. In addition to North Carolina gambling laws changing to accommodate online gambling, up to four new land-based casinos are being planned in the state. Due to a new draft of proposed legislation in North Carolina, one…

Law ・ 03 August 2023

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Danville leaders not worried about possible nearby casino in N.C. They were betting on it.

Danville leaders are not worried about the possibility of a casino coming to Rockingham County just across the border in North Carolina. In fact, such a prospect was inevitable, and that's why they chose such a well-known and iconic casino gaming provider for Danville, say city officials. Danville City Council members and other city leaders pursued…

Finance ・ 26 July 2023

Nigeria News Today

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort: A Comprehensive Guide to Gaming & Entertainment

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. In this article, we will explore the intricate details and offerings of one of the most popular casino resorts in the United States. Whether you are a gaming enthusiast, a foodie, or someone in search of world-class entertainment, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort has something to…

Land-based ・ 24 July 2023

wunc.org

Four casinos could come to rural NC under legislative proposal

State House and Senate leaders are considering legalizing up to four new casinos across the state. Senate leader Phil Berger told reporters Thursday that Republicans are working on legislation that would allow for casinos in Nash, Rockingham and Anson counties, as well as one run by the Lumbee Tribe in southeastern North Carolina. Berger and House…

Law ・ 22 July 2023

ABC 11

Four new casinos, video gambling could be on horizon as North Carolina Republicans negotiate

RALEIGH, N.C. -- As many as four new casinos as well as video gambling machines could be authorized in North Carolina under proposals now being discussed by legislators, the top General Assembly leaders said on Thursday. House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger told reporters separately about the ideas, which they said have yet to…

Law ・ 22 July 2023

WRAL

Draft casino bill calls for $1.5B investment, one company to run 3 sites

North Carolina would award a single business the right to develop three casinos across the state as part of a new $1.5-billion investment, according to a draft of proposed legislation obtained by WRAL. Lawmakers haven't publicly released bill language, but they have discussed the broad strokes of the proposal. The draft bill obtained Thursday…

Law ・ 21 July 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Casino bad idea for Rockingham County, residents say

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Rockingham County residents upset by specter of casino development along US 220, launch petition; Berger: casinos could get greenlight by summer's end

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Residents here say they are worried about a move afoot in Raleigh to expand gaming in the rural county that comes at the same time an investor linked with casino development has requested commercial zoning of a large parcel of land along U.S. 220 near Madison in the Huntsville Township. N.C. Development Holdings Co., which has…

Law ・ 19 July 2023

For The Win

Cubs prospect was on a casino trip when he got called up to Triple-A

There's never a bad time for a minor league baseball player to be promoted, but you can conceive of some ways it can be an inconvenience depending on what a player has going on when he receives the call. Maybe they have a baby on the way or they're on a beach trip with family, or really anything people want to enjoy without interruption. Chicago…

Travel ・ 07 July 2023

The US Sun

Powerball winner 'cursed' by £300million jackpot as he suffered family deaths, addiction & wished he’d ‘torn up ticket’

A LOTTERY winner who scooped a whopping £300 million jackpot said he wished he had torn up the ticket. Instead of getting good luck and fortune, Andrew'Jack' Whittaker's life was cursed with family deaths, divorce, and gambling addiction. His Powerball win was the largest jackpot ever won by a single winning ticket in the history of US lottery. On…

Incidents ・ 03 July 2023

Spectrum News

Ceasars opens new casino on the N.C. border

DANVILLE, VA - Workers are putting the finishing touches on the lighting. Technicians are fine-tuning and activating hundreds of slot machines, making sure everything is working the way it should. A 40000-square-foot tent serves as Caesar's new temporary casino in Danville, Virginia. It officially opens to the public on Monday at 10 a.m. The casino…

Industry ・ 06 June 2023

AOL

We checked out the new casino that’s 90 minutes from the Triangle. Here’s your guide

The Caesars casino that opened in Danville, Va., this week may not have a hotel yet, but that doesn't mean you can't spend the night there. We did. Well, not the whole night; the three hours from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. were enough to catch the vibe of the place and lose all the money we had set aside for gambling ($12). After that, we took a headlight…

Land-based ・ 20 May 2023

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Danville Casino, Future Home of Caesars, to Open May 15, 2023

Danville Casino, Future Home of Caesars, to Open May 15, 2023 Danville Casino, future home of Caesars, plans to take its first bet on May 15, 2023. Following a successful hearing before the Virginia Lottery Board this morning, Caesars Entertainment, parent company of the Danville Casino and the future Caesars Virginia, along with venture partners…

Live Gambling ・ 27 April 2023

Virginia Business

Lottery approves Danville Caesars casino's license

The Virginia Lottery Board approved the facility operator's license for Danville's $650 million Caesars Virginia casino, which is expected to open in a temporary space on May 15. It's the third casino to receive state approval, following the Hard Rock casino in Bristol and Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Hampton Roads. "For months, the Lottery's Gaming…

Land-based ・ 27 April 2023

Smoky Mountain News

What are the odds of a casino in Asheville? State considers expanding legalized gambling

North Carolina can support as many as nine Las Vegas-style casinos with gambling throughout the state, including one in the Asheville area, according to a report commissioned by the General Assembly. The new casinos would be in addition to the three already operating on tribal lands, an independent consultant, Spectrum Gaming Group, told lawmakers…

Law ・ 12 February 2023

ualrpublicradio.org

Arkansas judge voids casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing Commission to…

Law ・ 14 January 2023

talkbusiness.net

Judge voids Pope County casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday (Jan. 12) when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

5 News Online

Judge Voids Cherokee Nation's Pope Co. Casino License

Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox ruled against an Oklahoma tribal gaming company's license to put the state's fourth casino in Russellville POPE COUNTY, Ark. - A Pulaski County circuit judge on Thursday voided an Oklahoma tribal gaming company's license to put the state's fourth casino in Russellville, stalling a $225 million project and…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

5 News Online

Legends Casino faces final legal challenge

More than four years have passed since Arkansans approved a constitutional amendment to put one of four newly legal casinos in Pope County. POPE COUNTY, Ark. - More than four years have passed since Arkansans approved a constitutional amendment to put one of four newly legal casinos in Pope County, but odds are strong the long-delayed project will…

Law ・ 10 January 2023

Gambling News

Enduring Lawsuit on Arkansas’ Legends Resort and Casino License Close to an End

According to Arkansas Advocate, Judge Timothy Fox is expected to rule on the matter of Legends Resort and Casino and their entitlement to open a new casino in Pope County. The ruling will be made public in the upcoming days, putting an end to the four-year controversy regarding who should be the rightful operator of the fourth authorized casino in…

Law ・ 09 January 2023

renx.ca

VICI acquires 4 PURE casinos in Alberta: $271.9M -RENX- Real Estate News Exchange

U.S.-based VICI Properties has acquired the real estate assets of four casinos and gaming facilities in Alberta from PURE Canadian Gaming for $271.9 million, the firm announced Monday morning. The facilities are the PURE Casino Edmonton, PURE Casino Yellowhead in Edmonton, PURE Casino Calgary, and PURE Casino Lethbridge. VICI has entered into a…

Land-based ・ 09 January 2023

Bristol Herald Courier

Local help is available to treat gambling addiction

From small and large jackpot lottery games to online sports wagering, charitable gaming, historic horse racing, unregulated gray machines and now casinos, the options to scratch a gambling itch in Virginia are virtually endless. Gambling represents an estimated $12 billion industry in Virginia, and that level of participation could double over the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 January 2023

FOX 40

What are the closest casinos in the Sacramento area?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) - The Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opened its doors in August, becoming Sacramento County's first tribal casino. On the casino's opening day, there were long lines of cars full of people eager to check out the new 100000-square-foot-facility. The casino is located off Highway 99 on 1 Sky River Parkway in Elk Grove and…

Land-based ・ 28 December 2022

Bristol Herald Courier

Sadler seeks skill games reprieve, legalization

Former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler, whose cars were once sponsored by Virginia tourism and the state lottery, remains embroiled in a protracted legal fight with state leaders over skill games. Sadler filed a June 2021 lawsuit challenging the state's ban on skills games, so-called "gray" machines, which he claims should be legalized and taxed much…

Law ・ 22 December 2022

Gambling News

South Carolina Illegal Gambling Organization Sentenced in Court

The US Attorney's Office of the District of South Carolina said in a press release that the illegal gambling organization uncovered by the joint investigation between Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was sentenced in court. Bubba Technology Group, LLC, operating as an illegal gambling…

Law ・ 17 December 2022

U.S. Department Of Justice

South Carolina Business Sentenced for Operating Illegal Gambling Organization

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA - Bubba Technology Group, LLC, a gaming business operating throughout South Carolina from Piedmont, was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to operating an illegal gambling organization following an extensive joint investigation between Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the South Carolina Law…

Law ・ 12 December 2022

Review Journal

Caesars, Cherokee Indians partner on Virginia casino

Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced a partnership Wednesday in the development of the $650 million Caesars Virginia. Construction is scheduled to begin this week on the Danville, Virginia project, which is slated to open in late 2024. The resort will include a 500-room hotel, 2500-seat live entertainment venue…

Sports ・ 14 November 2022

Yogonet

Virginia: Caesars eyeing temporary Danville casino opening by mid-2023

Gaming and hospitality giant Caesars Entertainment is eyeing the opening of a temporary Danville, Virginia casino in mid-2023. Executives for the company mentioned the plans during a third-quarter earnings call with investors held Tuesday. The opening would come more than a year before the debut of the permanent $650 million Caesars…

Sports ・ 03 November 2022

The Washington Post

Coal jobs are almost gone. Could a casino help rescue southwest Virginia?

BRISTOL, Va. - Sonya Ratliff and about a dozen friends put on sparkly clothes and left early on a Tuesday morning to celebrate another mom's birthday. In years past, that might have meant brunch. Now, in this Bible Belt town on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains, it means slot machines, blackjack and other games of chance at the newly opened…

Jobs ・ 03 November 2022

Gulf News

Big Ticket: Indian expat hits Dh20 million UAE jackpot

Abu Dhabi: An Indian expat bagged the grand prize of Dh20 million in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw announced Monday night. The newly-minted multimillionaire claimed to be on night duty when the show hosts contacted him to inform him of his huge win. Pradeep KP, a native of Kerala, is an assistant at a vehicle dealership in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The…

Winnings ・ 30 October 2022

The Bronx News 12

A safe bet: If you want a casino job, odds are on your side

As a casino dealer, Shamikah Townsend knows when the odds are in her favor.And they definitely are right now.While working at one Atlantic City casino last year, she went to a job fair held by a different one, and was surprised at how instantly in-demand she was when the recruiter wanted to hire her as a craps dealer."She said, 'I'll pay you to…

Jobs ・ 21 October 2022

Golden Casino News

North Carolina: Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino Begins Expansion

North Carolina, a $275 million expansion project began on September 29. The 315158-square-foot expansion will include a larger casino floor, parking lot, new hotel tower, and additional facilities. The most alluring additions will be a 12000-square-foot rooftop restaurant with spectacular mountain views and a 9600-square-foot spa and salon. The…

Land-based ・ 18 October 2022

WSLS 10 News

Danville’s $650 million casino resort construction begins

DANVILLE, Va. - A new casino-entertainment center is coming to Danville soon. On Wednesday, Caesars Entertainment Inc. and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced their partnership in the development of the center, Caesars Virginia, and their construction officially begins this week. The project cost about $650 million, and according to the…

Travel ・ 06 October 2022

Smoky Mountain News

Tribe begins $275 million expansion at Murphy casino

One day after the seven-year anniversary of the Valley River Casino's grand opening just outside of Murphy, tribal officials and casino executives gathered under a bluebird sky Thursday, Sept. 29, to break ground on an expansion project whose budget is more than double that of the initial construction. "The project that we stand poised to break…

Poker ・ 06 October 2022

Gambling News

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino Commences Major Expansion Worth $275M

An expansion project for the Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, North Carolina, worth $275 million commenced on September 29 following the casino's 7 anniversary. The One Feather reported that on September 29 ground was broken for a project that is going to further develop and expand Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino &…

Strategy Guide ・ 04 October 2022

Khaleej Times

Dubai: Indian expat hits the jackpot, wins Dh20 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

Indian expat based in Dubai won the grand prize of Dh20 million in Big Ticket's raffle draw series 244 held in Abu Dhabi. Pradeep KP, who hails from Kerala, works as a helper in a car company in Jebel Ali. The 24-year-old has been buying tickets for the past year and finally won the big prize with ticket number 064141. Pradeep and his 20 colleagues…

Winnings ・ 03 October 2022

World Casino News

Green light for Legends Resort and Casino lawsuit

In the southern American state of Arkansas and a judge has reportedly thrown out two motions that were attempting to squash a lawsuit earlier brought against the plan to build and run the proposed Legends Resort and Casino development. According to a Thursday report from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper, Pulaski County Circuit…

Law ・ 30 September 2022

Casino City Times

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel breaks ground on expansion

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of its $275 million expansion project. Expected to reach completion in 2024, the project will create more than 2500 construction jobs, and over 100 operational positions upon opening. Planned additions include 25000 square feet of expanded…

Travel ・ 30 September 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Commission gives Arkansas casinos OK to pursue multi-state, progressive jackpot games on slot machines

The Arkansas Racing Commission on Thursday authorized Arkansas' casinos to contract with companies that offer multistate, progressive jackpot games on slot machines. The commission's action clears the way for the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff to contract with IGT for the multijurisdictional wide area progressive system MegaJackpots. With the…

Winnings ・ 30 September 2022

Yogonet

Arkansas: Commission approves multi-state slot machine jackpot games; Saracen Casino to contract with IGT

The Arkansas Racing Commission authorized Thursday state casinos to sign agreements with companies that offer multistate, progressive jackpot games on slot machines; thus allowing for the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff to contract with IGT for the multijurisdictional wide area progressive system MegaJackpots. With the commission's…

Winnings ・ 27 September 2022

Carscoops

Jeep Appears To Be Teasing A New EV With An Illuminated Seven-Slot Grille

Jeep is holding a 4xe Day on September 8th and it appears the company is teasing a new EV or two. Shown briefly in a short teaser video, which prominently features 4xe versions of the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, one of the mystery models features a seven-slot grille with illuminated surrounds. While the company is staying tight-lipped, the model…

Slots ・ 07 September 2022

Yogonet

Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot seeking to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project fails to submit required signatures

Casino opponents proposing a constitutional amendment intended to remove Pope County as a state-license casino site have failed to submit enough signatures of registered voters that would have granted them an additional 30 days to gather the needed signatures to get on the ballot. The news was confirmed by Secretary of State John Thurston on…

Law ・ 30 August 2022

Smoky Mountain News

Tribe, Caesars break ground on $650 million Virginia casino project

The tribe, through EBCI Holdings LLC, will have a 49.5% stake in the project, as will Caesars. A business owner from the City of Danville will hold the remaining 1%, Sneed said. Once complete, Caesars Virginia will include a 500-room hotel and a gaming floor with more than 1300 slots, 85 live table games, 24 electronic table games, a World Series…

Sports ・ 25 August 2022

The Sports Geek

Danville Casino Construction Will Begin This Week

With the demolition of the former Dan River Finishing Mill complete, the construction of Caesars' Danville casino project will begin this week. On Wednesday, Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced the official start of the project. Said Caesars Entertainment President and Chief Operating Officer Anthony Carano: "We…

Sports ・ 11 August 2022

Danville Register & Bee

Upping investment, Caesars teams up with Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for Danville casino

Caesars Entertainment on Wednesday announced a joint venture partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to develop the new casino in Danville and upped its estimated investment in the transformational endeavor for the city. The $650 million project - expected to break ground later this week - is touted as a tourism engine for Danville's…

Sports ・ 10 August 2022

Law360

Caesars, Tribe Partner On $650M Virginia Casino

By Nate Beck (August 10, 2022, 1:47 PM EDT) -- Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Wednesday announced they've reached a partnership on a $650 million casino in Danville, Virginia, that's set to break ground this week. The joint venture between Caesars, the tribe and an undisclosed local minority investor covers…

Land-based ・ 10 August 2022

Market Watch

Caesars Shares Rise 7% After Casino Partnership With Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Caesars Entertainment Inc. shares rose 7% to $49.49 after the company said it was in a partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for the development of Caesars Virginia, which officially breaks ground in Danville this week. The company said the $650 million full-service entertainment facility is scheduled to open in late 2024.

Industry ・ 10 August 2022

Gambling News

Caesars and EBCI to Build a $650M Casino in Virginia

Nasdaq-listed, leading company boasting the most prestigious gaming brands on the planet Caesars Entertainment has announced a joint venture partnership deal with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). According to the terms of the agreement, the two parties will work together to build and open Caesars Virginia, a $650 million casino in…

Sports ・ 10 August 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Casino opponents in Pope County fail to submit enough signatures for 30-day extension; measure would have removed area as site

The committee promoting a proposed constitutional amendment that would ax Pope County as a state-licensed casino site failed to submit enough signatures of registered voters to qualify for 30 more days to collect more signatures to get on the ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday. Thurston said the Fair Play for Arkansas committee…

Law ・ 08 August 2022

Yogonet

Arkansas: Choctaw-backed ballot measure to halt Cherokee’s Pope County casino project rejected by election commissioners

The Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners will not certify the ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment intended to remove Pope County as a state-license casino site. The decision was taken on Wednesday through a vote. The commissioners said the Choctaw Tribe-funded ballot title lacked a reference to the existing license held…

Law ・ 08 August 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Commission rejects casino amendment ballot title; proposal would have removed Pope County as site

The state Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday declined to certify the popular name and ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at removing Pope County as a state-licensed casino site. In a voice vote with no audible dissenters, the board approved a motion by commissioner Bilenda Harris-Ritter not to certify the ballot…

Law ・ 04 August 2022

Spectrum News

5 things to know: Investigation delays new Catawba casino

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. - Construction on a new casino outside Charlotte could be delayed as federal investigators look into who is benefiting from the Catawba Two Kings Casino. The people benefiting include the brother of South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn and the husband of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, the Wall Street Journal…

Incidents ・ 03 August 2022

European Gaming

Australian Tribe Lays Claim to Queensland Land, Plans Casino

An Australian indigenous tribe is laying claim to a prized area of land on Queensland's Gold Coast and is planning a resort that may potentially include a casino. The Kombumerri-NgarangWal Saltwater People have filed a Native Title claim "reaffirming our legitimate rights to our land," local media reports. The local elders who signed the title…

Adventure ・ 21 July 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Casino opponents in Pope County raise more than $1M in June

Proponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove Pope County as a site for a casino raised more than $1 million in June. The Fair Play for Arkansas 2022 committee reported raising $1.2 million in contributions and spending $946923.12 in June. According to the report, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma contributed $1.2 million to the…

Politics ・ 19 July 2022

The Chattanoogan Times

Roy Exum: Let's Get A Casino

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - by Roy Exum Let's face it - Chattanooga needs a new baseball park like Erlanger needs another shooting victim. So if it's only money we want, let's trace our roots all the way back to John Ross and call on our Cherokee brethren to help us to establish a lavish casino on the US Pipe-Wheland brownfields. That's right, a big…

Sports ・ 13 July 2022

The Street

Caesars Shares Plans for Revamped Las Vegas Strip Casino

Las Vegas demands endless innovation. It's a city filled with tradition and nostalgia that's also always home to the next big thing. The Las Vegas Strip offers a unique mix of timelessness and endless change. You can have some of the same experiences you had 40 years ago, then head to a venue dedicated to e-sports or virtual reality. The major…

Land-based ・ 12 July 2022

Yogonet

Arkansas: Choctaw-backed group submits required signatures in effort to halt Cherokees' Pope County casino

The Choctaw Tribe-funded Fair Play for Arkansas, which seeks to repeal the Arkansas Constitution legalization of a casino permit in Pope County already awarded to the Cherokee Nation, said Monday it has 100000 signatures on its proposed constitutional amendment. The number represents 11000 more than the signatures required, given that all are…

Law ・ 12 July 2022

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Push to remove Pope County as casino site on ballot gets 103,000 signatures, backers say

Proponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove Pope County as a site for a casino said they turned in about 103000 signatures of registered voters Friday in their attempt to qualify their proposed measure for the Nov. 8 general election ballot. James Knight, president of the Fair Play for Arkansas 2022 committee, certified in…

Politics ・ 09 July 2022

Arkansas Times

Pope County casino repeal campaign reports meeting first hurdle to get on ballot

Fair Play Arkansas, the Choctaw Tribe-financed effort to repeal the Arkansas Constitution's legalization of a casino permit in Pope County, said it submitted 100000 signatures on its proposed constitutional amendment today. That's about 11000 more than needed, if all are qualifying registered voters and distributed among 15 counties. But stiffened…

Travel ・ 08 July 2022

The Street

MGM Closes Las Vegas Strip Deal, Sells Another Casino

Finding the exact right mix of properties on the iconic Las Vegas Strip has been an ongoing challenge for both MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report and rival Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc. Report. Both companies need the right balance of value, mid-tier, and upper level properties…

Land-based ・ 10 June 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: ‘Economic challenges’ keeping five Clark County casinos closed into 2023

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Five Southern Nevada casinos that never…

Lottery ・ 08 June 2022

New York Post

Las Vegas woman downed 5 tequila shots before deadly DUI: report

A Las Vegas woman guzzled five shots of hard liquor before plowing into an SUV - killing a man and critically injuring his young son, prosecutors reportedly said. Lisa Guerino, 38, allegedly drove her Jeep Grand Cherokee through a stop sign at 4 a.m. Wednesday in Sin City after downing the drinks at Jackpot Joanie's casino, the Las Vegas…

Religion ・ 03 June 2022

New Jersey 101.5

Atlantic City, NJ casinos using new tactics to hire workers

ATLANTIC CITY - As a casino dealer, Shamikah Townsend knows when the odds are in her favor. And they definitely are right now. While working at one Atlantic City casino last year, she went to a job fair held by a different one, and was surprised at how instantly in-demand she was when the recruiter wanted to hire her as a craps dealer. "She said,…

Covid ・ 16 April 2022

Vegas Slots Online

Jobs Galore as US Casinos Engage in ‘Great Hiring Wave’

Casinos across the US are engaging in a "great hiring wave" as the gambling industry seeks more staff in the face of its comeback from the pandemic that cut jobs and lost customers, reports the Associated Press. over "100 casino and other employers will offer 13000 jobs" at a Las Vegas jobs fair on Friday According to the AP, over "100 casino and…

Jobs ・ 15 April 2022

Adotas

New Georgia Lotto is offered the right to manage the models from commercial gaming on the condition

New Georgia Lotto is offered the right to manage the models from commercial gaming on the condition The newest Georgia Lottery was created to financing studies. Fees made by the brand new lotto can be used to your Vow Grant. So it finance college tuition to own being qualified youngsters. What's more, it pays for pre-k classes. The fresh equipment…

Lottery ・ 25 March 2022

Tulsa World

Refurbished sign to welcome visitors to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa

A bigger, more brilliant sign soon will greet visitors to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa. Workers are refurbishing the lofty Interstate 44 landmark, installing 5940 square feet of LED video space on each side. Designed by Stephen Shortell of Yesco in Las Vegas, Nevada, it is scheduled to be completed in May. Shortell also designed…

Land-based ・ 18 March 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Group formed to keep casino in Pope County

A ballot question committee formed in February to thwart another group's efforts to remove through a statewide ballot measure the provision in the Arkansas Constitution permitting a casino in Pope County. The Arkansas Tourism Alliance has $1.1 million in cash on hand, according to its first campaign finance report filed with the Arkansas Ethics…

Travel ・ 09 March 2022

Oklahoma Council Of Public Affairs

Hofmeister backed by tribes, casinos

Individuals and entities associated with two groups substantially intertwined in Oklahoma-tribal governments and casinos-represented a significant share of donations to the Democratic gubernatorial campaign of Joy Hofmeister in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a report filed with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. Hofmeister received around 30…

Politics ・ 09 February 2022

AVL Today

Win big: Jobs available at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino

Looking for a new job? Hit the jackpot by landing one with Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Harrah's is hiring for multiple full-time, part-time and on-call positions (read: finance, security, hotel, food and beverage, engineering, retail+ more) at both their Cherokee and Murphy locations. Did you know? Harrah's Cherokee Casino has expanded by opening…

Jobs ・ 26 January 2022

Yogonet

Cherokees' Pope County casino still on hold as tribe works to dismiss lawsuits and break ground

Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB)'s Legends Resort & Casino in Pope County, Arkansas, still remains on hold amid litigation. CNB has yet to schedule a groundbreaking for the $225 million property, expected to create more than 1000 direct jobs. According to Arkansas Business, CEO Chuck Garrett said that once work begins, it would take between 18 to…

Law ・ 11 January 2022

KOSU

New deal with Bank of Oklahoma will save Quapaw Nation $55,000 per day in interest for Downstream Casino loan

In 2008, reporters and photographers were lined up to take pictures of the Quapaw Nation's new Downstream Casino in far northeastern Oklahoma. According to an article published in The Joplin Globe, the 7000000-foot space was a marvel for its opulence, attention to detail, restaurants and 2000 slot machines. The price tag: $301 million dollars. But…

Travel ・ 06 January 2022

Sequoyah County TImes

Man takes another’s wallet from casino

A Roland man has been charged with felony grand larceny and possession of credit card belonging to another after reportedly taking a man's dropped wallet from Cherokee Casino Roland. Aaron D. Peters, 39, was formally charged Dec. 29, 2021, in Sequoyah County District Court and received a $9000 bond. He is now scheduled for a Jan. 5 felony…

Incidents ・ 05 January 2022

Fairfield Citizen

New federal law affirms Catawba casino in North Carolina

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (AP) - A new federal law affirms the operation of a casino in North Carolina by the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation, ending a yearslong dispute between the tribes. President Joe Biden signed the The Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act, which was included in a larger piece of legislation authorizing military spending, on…

Law ・ 01 January 2022

Smoky Mountain News

Congress ends EBCI challenge to Catawba casino

Politics ・ 22 December 2021

Gambling News

Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos Settle on No Smoking Policy Indoors

Smoking has become a hot topic for many casinos during the pandemic. While many feared that turning away smokers would only add to the casino industry's ailments, it turned to have the opposite effect. As it turns out, patrons are happier when they are not drowned in smoke and can enjoy a less sickly environment. enforce a non-smoking policy on…

Covid ・ 16 December 2021

The Arkansas Democrat

Lawsuit filed over casino license for Pope County, contending Cherokee firm lacks experience

A roulette wheel spins in 2018 at Cherokee Casino & Hotel in West Siloam Springs, Okla. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/Ben Goff) LITTLE ROCK -- A lawsuit filed Tuesday asked the Pulaski County Circuit Court to issue a temporary restraining order halting any movement on a casino in Pope County until the question of whether Legends Resort and…

Law ・ 09 December 2021

The Nevada Independent

How VICI Properties is quietly becoming landlord to the biggest casinos in Vegas

In the waning days of Caesars Entertainment's two-year bankruptcy reorganization, creditors struggled with a name for a new spin-off company taking ownership of 19 casinos that would control the land and lease the properties back to the operator. Consultants suggested Senatus Populusque Romanus, or SPQR, the term used for the government of ancient…

Travel ・ 23 November 2021

Gambling News

Arkansas Restaurant Employee Killed After Winning at Casino

An employee at a restaurant in Arkansas is under scrutiny after being accused of shooting a co-worker after the victim won a prize at a casino located nearby. As the Gentry, Ark. Police Department reports, officers were called at La Huerta restaurant on Wednesday at 11:030 am. They investigated a victim being shot at the back of the head at the…

Winnings ・ 15 November 2021

The Dallas Morning News

Cherokee Nation’s plan for $225 million resort wins battle for Arkansas’ final casino license

Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Businesses has won the latest battle in a contentious fight to secure Arkansas' final casino license, potentially clearing a path for construction of a $225 million resort. The Arkansas Racing Commission voted 3-2 on Friday to award the license to the tribe, voiding an earlier decision that gave the last of four…

Sports ・ 14 November 2021