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A $4 billion casino resort proposal at the site of the Nassau Coliseum could get tied up in court for years, legal experts say, over whether county officials skipped state environmental requirements and were pressured to fast-track a lease for the area's largest private investment in more than 15 years. The next steps in Las Vegas Sands' plan could…

Law ・ 20 November 2023

St. Louis Today

Missouri judge dumps gambling company's suit against state

JEFFERSON CITY - A Cole County judge moved to dismiss a lawsuit by one of the state's largest purveyors of unregulated slot machines Monday, one day before the closely watched case was set to go to trial. Cole County Judge Daniel Green said Torch Electronics cannot go forward with its case against the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Through the…

Law ・ 03 October 2023

The Press Of Atlantic City

Gov. Murphy says casinos to pay 'fair share' as state appeals court rulings in 2 PILOT lawsuits

Gov. Phil Murphy said this month the state will make certain that the Atlantic City casinos "pay their fair share" in taxes - making the comment as his administration continues its court fight to uphold a 2021 law that cut the industry's local tax burden by millions. The changes to the casinos' payment-in-lieu-of-property tax system resulted in the…

Law ・ 13 February 2023

Montgomery Advertiser

Lowndes County leaders: Casino closures would be devastating

The fate of two Lowndes County casinos is hanging in the balance, and with it, nearly 100 jobs. Local elected officials are worried. In a county with relatively little industry and tourist attractions, the casinos gave people jobs, made donations to local charities and brought in gamblers from down the street and counties over. On the other hand,…

Law ・ 30 October 2022

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2 dead, casino damaged by flooding in Las Vegas: "Wettest monsoon season in ten years"

The most "restless" summer monsoon season in a decade became deadly this week, as intense lightning and thunderstorms flooded parts of southern Nevada and a leaky ceiling forced table games to stop at one Las Vegas Strip casino. A man's body was found Friday by public works crews and firefighters removing debris from a flood channel near the Las…

Incidents ・ 14 August 2022

Crossroads Today

2 dead amid 'restless' monsoon-season flooding in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The most "restless" summer monsoon season in a decade became deadly Thursday, as intense lightning and thunderstorms flooded parts of southern Nevada and a leaky ceiling forced table games to stop at one Las Vegas Strip casino. A man's body was found Friday by public works crews and firefighters removing debris from a flood channel…

Incidents ・ 13 August 2022

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Las Vegas sees second round of major flooding

At least two people have died after another round of intense lightning and thunderstorms flooded parts of southern Nevada. LAS VEGAS - The most "restless" summer monsoon season in a decade became deadly Thursday, as intense lightning and thunderstorms flooded parts of southern Nevada and a leaky ceiling forced table games to stop at one Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 13 August 2022

New Jersey Monitor

Judge to decide damages in Atlantic County casino tax break case

A Superior Court Judge will decide in the next 30 days whether the state must pay Atlantic County millions of dollars to make up for tax revenue lost when Gov. Phil Murphy signed a casino-backed tax break measure last year. Judge Michael Blee is overseeing a legal dispute between the county and New Jersey, with the county alleging the tax break…

Finance ・ 14 July 2022

The Press Of Atlantic City

Our view: Big pay increase right goal for casino union

This is a good time for union casino workers to be negotiating for a new multi-year contract. Their case for needing higher pay and for the ability of Atlantic City's nine casinos to provide it hasn't looked this strong for many years. Local 54 of the Unite Here union is by far the largest representative of city casino workers, and the region's…

Travel ・ 13 June 2022

The Press Of Atlantic City

Big pay increase right goal for casino union

This is a good time for union casino workers to be negotiating for a new multi-year contract. Their case for needing higher pay and for the ability of Atlantic City's nine casinos to provide it hasn't looked this strong for many years. Local 54 of the Unite Here union is by far the largest representative of city casino workers, and the region's…

Travel ・ 13 June 2022

New Jersey Online Gambling

Atlantic City Casino Tax Break Law Unfair To Residents, A Judge Rules

When a deal was worked out in Trenton late last year to provide a lucrative tax break to the nine Atlantic City casinos, the agreement did not take into account the wishes of Atlantic County officials. On Monday, a second judge ruled that the new deal violated a five-year-old pact involving the casinos and the county. Superior Court Judge Michael…

Land-based ・ 03 May 2022

New Jersey Online Gambling

Atlantic City PILOT Dispute Hearing Delayed Three Weeks

A judge will not hear a case involving Atlantic County's share of a portion of annual effective tax dollars until April 25 - or 24 days after the original hearing and ruling were expected. In February, the county won a case before Superior Court Judge Joseph Marczyk, who found that a state law enacted late last year regarding the…

Law ・ 06 April 2022

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The Press Of Atlantic City

Atlantic City casino PILOT hearing set for April 25

ATLANTIC CITY - In about a month, lawyers for the state will try to convince Atlantic County Assignment Judge Michael J. Blee to reconsider a Feb. 25 decision in the lawsuit against the new casino payment-in-lieu-of-taxes law. A hearing on the motion for reconsideration is set for April 25, Atlantic/Cape Vicinage Civil Division Manager George Coan…

Land-based ・ 31 March 2022

The Press Of Atlantic City

Legal battle over casino PILOT continues, state wants reconsideration

ATLANTIC CITY - The state is expected to ask the court to reconsider a judge's Feb. 25 decision that a law to restructure casino payments-in-lieu-of-taxes it is in violation of a 2018 consent order. The judge handling the case until now, Superior Court Judge Joseph Marczyk, moves Tuesday to the Appellate Division. The state's representatives told…

Politics ・ 14 March 2022

New Jersey Online Gambling

New Jersey Casino Tax Law Has Major Flaw, Judge Rules

The state legislature's attempt to rewrite the terms of a consent order reached with Atlantic County in 2018 regarding payments by Atlantic City's nine casinos may be upended, a Superior Court judge ruled on Friday. While the judge, Joseph Marczyk, declined to overturn a bill signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy in late December, Marcyzk added that…

Finance ・ 28 February 2022

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Atlantic County postpones budget introduction due to casino PILOT decision

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson was prepared to introduce the 2022 county budget to the Board of County Commissioners on March 1, but with the Superior Court ruling last Friday, Feb. 25, regarding the new PILOT bill, the county is postponing its budget introduction. Judge Joseph L. Marczyk ruled in favor of Atlantic County in its claim…

Christmas ・ 28 February 2022

The Press Of Atlantic City

Judge hears casino PILOT injunction request, will rule in weeks

ATLANTIC CITY - Superior Court Judge Joseph Marczyk will issue a written decision within weeks on whether he will stop the new casino payment-in-lieu-of-taxes law from taking effect, while Atlantic County's legal challenge to it is heard, he said Tuesday. Marczyk made the statement after hearing oral arguments from both the county and the state on…

Law ・ 08 February 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

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

Daily Reporter

Gambling case won’t go to trial

HANCOCK COUNTY - The gambling case against a New Palestine man accused of running a lucrative bookmaking operation will not go to trial. Officials from the Hancock County prosecutor's office and the attorney for Bret A. Wells have reached a plea agreement, causing a trial slated to begin Tuesday, Nov. 30, to be canceled. A change-of-plea hearing is…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 November 2021

Missouri Independent

Few charges result from scores of Missouri highway patrol gambling investigations

During 2019 and 2020, the Missouri State Highway Patrol delivered almost 200 cases to local prosecutors alleging violations of state gambling laws. But according to state court data, only about two dozen cases have actually been filed. In most counties with alleged violations - including eight of 13 with five or more cases - prosecutors have not…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 September 2021

Missouri Independent

Legislative gridlock on gambling puts ‘gray-market’ machines before Missouri courts

Despite a felony guilty verdict, a misdemeanor guilty plea and ongoing criminal cases in several counties, another year of legislative inaction means unregulated devices that offer cash prizes to players will continue to proliferate in Missouri. Whether that inaction will also become an issue in the courts - where, in addition to about a dozen…

Law ・ 08 June 2021

Denton Record - Chronicle

Denton police launch crackdown on illegal gambling machines

The Denton Police Department has begun a crackdown on gambling machines in the city where operators are paying out more than what is legal. Fifty such machines have already been seized. An "eight-liner" is a video slot machine that resembles an old arcade game. Robert Frey, a prosecutor with the Denton County District Attorney's Office, said there…

Law ・ 11 May 2021

The Arkansas Democrat

Casino ruling near; dispute set to continue

A roulette wheel spins in 2018 at Cherokee Casino & Hotel in West Siloam Springs, Okla. (File Photo/NWA Democrat-Gazette/Ben Goff) Regardless of whether a circuit judge rules Friday on the constitutionality of a casino endorsement letter from a former Pope County official, the outcome is certain, say some of the players: continued litigation. "It…

Law ・ 07 May 2021

VC Star

Roundup: Ventura County man nabs jackpot at Chumash Casino, more news

Here's a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies: A Ventura County grandfather recently snagged a $556120 jackpot at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, the casino said Friday. The anonymous winner hit the prize on May 25 using a Bonus Times progressive machine in the casino's Higher Limits room. It was his…

Incidents ・ 06 June 2023