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Gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Legislation to start a state lottery - and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices - faces an uncertain outlook in the Alabama Statehouse because of divisions over sports betting and the number of casino sites. Lawmakers, who are on spring break next week, are trying to find common ground between a sweeping…
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Gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session
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Think of all the issues the Alabama Legislature had us vote on over the last 10 years. In 2014, it was a measure to ban foreign laws in the state. Not because the Canadian military was massing at the Tennessee border. It was a wink-wink-nod-nod version of a failed proposal to ban Shariah law in the state two years earlier. Legislators that year…
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Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Legislation to start a state lottery - and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices - faces an uncertain outlook in the Alabama Statehouse because of divisions over sports betting and the number of casino sites. Lawmakers, who are on spring break next week, are trying to find common ground between a sweeping…
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Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session
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Lawmakers overcome differences to pass dueling gambling plans

Lawmakers must overcome differences to pass dueling gambling plans WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THIS PIECE OF LEGISLATION. JOHN. WELL, BRITTANY, THE ORIGINAL COMPREHENSIVE GAMBLING BILL, WHICH INCLUDED A LOTTERY, TEN CASINOS AND SPORTS BETTING, BLEW THROUGH THE HOUSE IN A WEEK. THE SENATE VERSION, WHICH TOOK AN EXTRA THREE WEEKS TO BARELY SECURE ENOUGH…
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Lawmakers overcome differences to pass dueling gambling plans
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Alabama Senate Strips Down Gambling Bill, Passes Lottery Only

A stripped-down package of bills that started as a massive expansion of gambling - including retail and online sports betting, retail casinos and a state lottery - passed the Alabama Senate late Thursday and is headed back to the House for approval. The proposal would now only legalize a lottery, parimutuel betting and historic horse racing…
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Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Senate passed a gambling constitutional amendment after more than seven hours of debate on Thursday. The constitutional amendment, HB 151, passed with one vote to spare over the necessary 21-vote threshold by a margin of 22-11. Accompanying enabling legislation, HB 152 passed by the same margin. State Sen. Greg Albritton…
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Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos
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Senate discusses newly amended gambling bill

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Alabama state Senate is discussing a newly amended version of House Bill 151 that passed through the Senate Committee Wednesday. After being passed in the House, HB151 included sports betting, online gambling and allowed for ten potential casino locations. Now, all of those have been removed or limited. The amended bill…
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Senate discusses newly amended gambling bill
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Casino revenue down on the MS Coast, impacted by changes in Alabama

Competition from neighboring states is affecting Mississippi, Atlantic City and other regions, and the American Gaming Association said the challenge will grow as more states expand casinos and legalize sports betting. The AGA released its annual State of the States report Tuesday, showing commercial casino revenue was up 10% for the year across…
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Casino revenue down on the MS Coast, impacted by changes in Alabama
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Effort to expand gambling in state ‘a gospel issue’

Alabama Baptist and other faith-based leaders continue to speak out against the current gambling legislation anticipated to move quickly through the state House of Representatives. They also are sending an urgent message to all who are concerned to join them. "This one is really, really hot and very, very serious," Greg Davis, president and CEO of…
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Effort to expand gambling in state ‘a gospel issue’
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Details on gambling proposal released

MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - Alabama lawmakers could cast their first votes next week on sweeping gambling legislation to allow a state lottery, sports betting and casinos in the Deep South state. If approved by lawmakers, the proposal would go before Alabama voters in the November general election, the first such public vote on gambling since a proposed…
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Details on gambling proposal released
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Alabama lawmakers push sweeping gambling bill that would allow lottery and casinos

A group of Alabama lawmakers has unveiled a sweeping gambling bill that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A group of Alabama lawmakers unveiled a sweeping gambling bill Wednesday that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South state as some…
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PA Online Gambling Partnerships

When Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to legalize online gambling, they included the option for the state's land-based casinos to partner with third-party iGaming software providers for help in building and operating their own branded gambling sites. This allows PA brick-and-mortar casinos, many of which don't have much experience in the online realm,…
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Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation. Will it go anywhere?

Once again, Alabama legislators are talking about gambling. And once again, the House and Senate appear to be talking past each other. Legislators are discussing the possibility of addressing the topic, which has defied resolution attempts for decades. No legislation had been filed as of Wednesday afternoon, but a senator said he will file a bill…
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Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation. Will it go anywhere?
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API report warns that gambling, state lotto legalization comes with downsides

A new report by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) suggests that a gambling expansion would have negative repercussions. API commissioned Dr. John Hill to prepare an in-depth report on gambling and the effects of expanding legalized gambling in the state. His twenty-page report detailed the potential pitfalls that come with the expansion of…
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API report warns that gambling, state lotto legalization comes with downsides
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South suburban casino on pace for summer opening

A south suburban casino is on track for a summer opening as work progresses to get the East Hazel Crest building "under roof" before winter weather hits, according to an executive with casino developer Wind Creek Hospitality. Taking shape southwest of the interchange of Interstate 80 and Halsted Street, drivers likely notice the biggest feature of…
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South suburban casino on pace for summer opening
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Plan Scores $290M Loan

The developer of a $529 million casino complex in Chicago's southern suburbs scored $290 million in financing as construction on the large project advances. Wind Creek Hospitality, the builder of the casino and a 252-room hotel were issued a loan for the 73000-square foot gambling center featuring 1350 slot machines and 56 table games on the border…
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Plan Scores $290M Loan
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Parx Casino Thrives as Pennsylvania's Only Smoke-Free Establishment, Outshines Conventional Competition

Nestled in the heartland of Bensalem, a stone's throw north of Philadelphia, lies Pa.r.x Casino, a trailblazer in the state's gambling landscape. This property, together with its satellite counterpart, Parx Casino Shippensburg, boasts the unique distinction of being the only fully smoke-free casinos in Pennsylvania. Unfazed by the mandate requiring…
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Wind Creek Hotel-Casino Project Scores A $290M Loan

Following an 18-month postponement, the Wind Creek casino project seems ready to move forward. In that regard, Wind Creek Hospitality, the company behind the project being constructed on land located 20 miles south of Chicago, received a loan that will go a long way in financing the construction. Additionally, this new money is expected to finally…
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Wind Creek Hotel-Casino Project Scores A $290M Loan
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$529M Chicago Casino Secures Financing, Construction to Speed Up

The substantial project of a $529 million casino complex in the southern suburbs of Chicago has achieved a momentous milestone with the obtaining of $290 million in financing, to expedite the ongoing construction efforts. Wind Creek Hospitality, a gaming and hospitality division of the Alabama-based federally recognized Native American tribe called…
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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…
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North Carolina casino legislation: Winners and losers
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'Ad hoc' gambling committee to bring '24 legislation

Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, says he's recently purchased bogus scratch-off lottery tickets in multiple Alabama counties. And on a day trip to one north Alabama county, he visited 12 illegal gambling sites with electronic bingo machines. Over the last six months, Whitt said he's traveled around much of the state to see what gambling operations -…
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'Ad hoc' gambling committee to bring '24 legislation
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Wind Creek Casino Opening Sees Delay, Now Scheduled for 2025

The long-expected Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino won't be opened anytime soon, according to the newest information. Bally's - new competition: It isn't good news for the audience and owners of the casino, but the four Northwest Indiana casinos are satisfied with the delay since they'll continue to operate without new competition for a while.…
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Poarch Creek Tribe Launches Gambling Campaign, Unveils Historic NASA Contract

Image Source: Alabama4Gaming The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Alabama's only recognized tribe, just launched a new pro-gambling campaign. The initiative seeks to gather support for the legalization of more gaming and lottery verticals under the slogan "Winning for Alabama." Currently, gaming in The Heart of Dixie is fairly restricted. While not…
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Poarch Creek Tribe Launches Gambling Campaign, Unveils Historic NASA Contract
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Havenick Family Finalizes $96M Sale of Magic City Casino

The Havenick family's era at Magic City Casino is officially over. PCI Gaming Authority, an affiliate of Alabama-based Poarch Band of Creek Indians, paid $96 million for the nearly 30-acre gambling site at 450 Northwest 37th Avenue, according to records and Vizzda. The deal is part of PCI's acquisition of Magic City Casino's operations, inventory,…
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Havenick Family Finalizes $96M Sale of Magic City Casino
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Poarch Tribe completes Miami's Magic City Casino purchase

PCI Gaming Authority's purchase of the Magic City Casino has closed. A deed recorded Monday in Miami-Dade County lists the sale price as $96 million, though experts have estimated the full value of the deal to be closer to $600 million, as reported by the Miami Herald. The property includes a license to operate slot machines, poker and electronic…
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Poarch Tribe completes Miami's Magic City Casino purchase
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Poarch Tribe Completes Purchase of Miami’s Magic City Casino

PCI Gaming Authority's purchase of the Magic City Casino has closed. A deed recorded Monday in Miami-Dade County lists the sale price as $96 million, though experts have estimated the full value of the deal to be closer to $600 million, according to the Miami Herald. The property includes a license to operate slot machines, poker and electronic…
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Poarch Tribe Completes Purchase of Miami’s Magic City Casino
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Poarch Band Wins State Approval To Buy Miami Casino

By Nathan Hale (February 9, 2023, 8:22 PM EST) -- Miami's Magic City Casino is set to be acquired by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians after the Florida Gaming Control Commission signed off on the transaction, the tribe has announced....
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Victoryland Casino in Alabama Laid Off Its Employees

These days, all we hear are layoffs at Twitter, Google, and Amazon. But they aren't the only ones who recently needed to fire many employees. Macon County's Victoryland Casino laid off hundreds of employees. Dr. Lewis Benefield, the president of the casino, said that his decision had to be made because the court had ordered the shutting down…
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Victoryland Casino in Alabama Laid Off Its Employees
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Alabama Electronic Bingo Ban Causes Major Lay-Offs at Victoryland Casino

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Al.com reported that this was announced by Dr Lewis Benefield, the casino's president and a veterinarian based in Montgomery. Despite the setback, Victoryland Casino is seeking to recover by introducing new machines for betting on historical horse races. Additionally, the casino will continue to offer wagering on…
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Alabama Electronic Bingo Ban Causes Major Lay-Offs at Victoryland Casino
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Wind Creek Breaks Ground For Suburban Cook County Casino In Illinois

Somewhat overshadowed by the process of Bally's moving forward as the applicant for Chicago's downtown casino license, Wind Creek quietly broke ground for another casino in Illinois, this one located in the south suburbs of Cook County. The Illinois Gaming Board selected Wind Creek over South Suburban Development last December, capping a process…
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AL Senator All-In on Bringing Gambling to his Constituents

If you want to gamble in Alabama right now, you'd have to go to one of the three tribal casinos operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to place your action, and don't bother looking for any lottery tickets there because they are one of the few U.S. states still without a lottery. That is the battle Cotton State sports betting advocates like…
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AL Senator All-In on Bringing Gambling to his Constituents
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Feds urge court to reverse invalidation of Florida’s gambling compact with Seminole Tribe

TALLAHASSEE - Lawyers for the federal government asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reverse a ruling that invalidated Florida's attempt to give the Seminole Tribe a monopoly on sports betting in the state. A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments from lawyers for the U.S.…
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Feds urge court to reverse invalidation of Florida’s gambling compact with Seminole Tribe
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Magic City Casino Customer Suing for Exact Change

Magic City Casino in Miami is the subject of an odd and perhaps petty lawsuit filed by one of its patrons. Nicolas Manzini of Florida filed the lawsuit in 11th Circuit Court against West Flagler Associates, Magic City's owner, saying the company is essentially stealing money from customers by "manipulating the cash-out system" and not paying exact…
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Florida: Gaming commissioners vote to delay Miami's Magic City Casino sale

The Florida Gaming Commission has delayed a ruling on the pending sale of Miami's Magic City Casino to an Alabama-based Native American tribe. The decision follows local media reports last week that the Havenick family, which owns the casino, is looking to sell the property to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed sum. The move to…
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Florida: Gaming commissioners vote to delay Miami's Magic City Casino sale
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Florida gambling regulators delay decision on casino deal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida gambling regulators on Thursday refused to sign off on the sale of Magic City Casino, one of the state's oldest pari-mutuels, to the Poarch Creek Indians, bowing to objections that the public needs to know more about the transaction before final action is taken. But the Florida Gaming Control Commission, which was…
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Florida gambling regulators delay decision on casino deal
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Native American Tribe Under Contract to Buy Magic City Casino

After holding on to Magic City Casino for 71 years, the Havenick family is ready to cash in its chips. The owners of the gambling facility at 450 Northwest 37th Avenue in Miami have entered into a deal to sell the former greyhound racing site to the Alabama-based Poarch Band of Creek Indians, The Miami Herald reported, citing an application…
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Magic Casino changes hands; Wind Creek gets 3 more permits

Magic City Casino owners, the Havenick family, are selling one of the oldest Miami-based casinos to an Alabama-based Indian tribe, the Poarch Band Creek Indians, for an undisclosed price. On Thursday, December 1st, the family will query the state to pass on its attractive gambling license to the new owners. Greyhound license: Once the transfer is…
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Magic Casino changes hands; Wind Creek gets 3 more permits
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Poarch Band Moves Ahead With Magic City Casino Buy

By Joyce Hanson (December 1, 2022, 7:42 PM EST) -- The Poarch Band of Creek Indians disclosed Thursday that it is making progress on its purchase of Magic City Casino in Miami, saying the Florida Gaming Control Commission is currently reviewing the transaction.... In the legal profession, information is the key to success. You have to know what's…
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Poarch Creek Tribe to Buy Miami’s Magic City Casino

The longtime owners of Miami's Magic City Casino plan to sell the property, and the license to operate it, to the Poarch Band Creek of Indians, a Native American tribe based in Alabama. The transaction is pending the approval of the newly formed Florida Gaming Control Commission, which reviewed the application Thursday morning but postponed any…
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Poarch Creek Tribe to Buy Miami’s Magic City Casino
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Miami's Magic City Casino to be sold to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians

The owners of Florida's Magic City Casino in Miami are selling the gambling operation to Alabama-based Native American tribe Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed price, reports the Miami Herald. The Havenick family, which owns the casino, is set to ask the state on Thursday to transfer its lucrative gambling permit to the tribe. Magic…
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Miami's Magic City Casino to be sold to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians
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South suburban casino, Chicago Bulls reach partnership deal

Wind Creek Hospitality, which is building the south suburban casino, has announced a partnership with the Chicago Bulls under which the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort will become the team's official casino. Wind Creek and the Bulls said the six-year agreement will include in-game promotions and that fans attending games at the…
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South suburban casino, Chicago Bulls reach partnership deal
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Future south suburban gaming destination named 'official casino' of Chicago Bulls

EAST HAZEL CREST - The south suburban casino in Cook County, Illinois, probably won't open until at least 2024, but it's already teaming up with a Chicago institution. Wind Creek Hospitality announced Thursday that it has inked a multiyear partnership with the Chicago Bulls designating the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort as the…
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Future south suburban gaming destination named 'official casino' of Chicago Bulls
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Chicago Bulls Partner With Wind Creek Southland Casino

The Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort is on board as the Chicago Bulls' new casino partner. As part of the arrangement, announced on Thursday, there will be different types of in-game competitions, in-stadium branding, social media sweepstakes, digital content, and various forms of hospitality. giving game tickets to local community…
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Cameron Smith: Alabama casinos’ human shield will test Marshall’s resolve

After the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that the racing and "bingo" casino owed $76 million in unpaid taxes, Greenetrack shut its doors. Another opinion from the state supreme court affirmed that electronic bingo which plays conspicuously like a slot machine is not, in fact, bingo. Yet a little more than a month after closing its doors, Greenetrack…
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Cameron Smith: Alabama casinos’ human shield will test Marshall’s resolve
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How will New York City casinos affect Wind Creek Bethlehem?

It's not an uncommon sight at Wind Creek Bethlehem - bus loads of tourists from the New York City area disembark for a day of gambling and dining at the casino in the city's South Side. The parking lot normally contains dozens of cars with New York and New Jersey license plates, owing to the fact that Wind Creek, located about 85 miles west of…
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Wind Creek Hospitality launches “CasinoVerse” Social gaming world

Atmore, Alabama, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmore, AL - (08/010/2022) Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) today announces the launch of "CasinoVerse", its latest generation of social gaming environments. "This third-generation platform is the most engaging and most fun to play social gaming world we've ever offered to our players" stated Jay…
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Wind Creek Hospitality launches “CasinoVerse” Social gaming world
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Work gets underway on south suburban casino, with promise of jobs, millions in revenue

Six months after a casino in the south suburbs received initial approval from state gaming regulators, construction is getting underway. For those driving past the 24-acre site southwest of the Interstate 80/Halsted interchange, the work might not be very obvious as most of it will be taking place below ground, with the installation of utility…
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Work gets underway on south suburban casino, with promise of jobs, millions in revenue
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Development Broke Ground

Wind Creek Hospitality, the business arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, announced on Tuesday construction works on its new gaming property in Illinois began last week. Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a casino property project spanning over 70000 square feet and set to feature a 252-room luxury hotel, 1350 slot machines, 56 table games, dining…
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Development Broke Ground
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Wind Creek Bethlehem saw a boost in revenue in March, but numbers are still lower than before the pandemic

Despite the construction dust at Wind Creek Bethlehem, figures released Monday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board showed that customers are still putting their money down at the southside Bethlehem casino. For March, the state reported that Wind Creek's total revenue was $47.3 million, an increase of 33.6% from the $35.3 million recorded the…
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Wind Creek Bethlehem saw a boost in revenue in March, but numbers are still lower than before the pandemic
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No Luck for the LVS North Florida Casino Expansion Efforts

The long-running efforts of a Las Vegas Sands-backed group to expand casino gambling in North Florida have come to an end. Florida Voters in Charge announced on Friday that it would no longer pursue the matter. This is despite spending over $73m as part of its major petition drive and legal action. The group finally admitted defeat when it…
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No Luck for the LVS North Florida Casino Expansion Efforts
Alabama Daily News

Gambling bills unlikely to get vote this session

By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Proposals to create a state lottery and allow casino gambling in Alabama are unlikely to be voted on this session, their sponsors said Tuesday. Republican Rep. Chip Brown had proposed establishing a state lottery and using proceeds to provide scholarships to help families pay a portion of…
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Gambling bills unlikely to get vote this session
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Sponsors say gambling bills likely dead for this session

MONTGOMERY - Proposals to create a state lottery and allow casino gambling in Alabama are unlikely to be voted on this session, their sponsors said Tuesday. Republican Rep. Chip Brown had proposed establishing a state lottery and using proceeds to provide scholarships to help families pay a portion of tuition at two- and four-year colleges.…
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Sponsors say gambling bills likely dead for this session
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Sponsors: Lottery bills unlikely to get vote this session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Proposals to create a state lottery and allow casino gambling in Alabama are unlikely to be voted on this session, their sponsors said Tuesday. Republican Rep. Chip Brown had proposed establishing a state lottery and using proceeds to provide scholarships to help families pay a portion of tuition at two- and four-year…
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Will Gambling Expansion Make It Onto The Ballot In Alabama This Year?

In November, Alabama voters may finally get a second chance to vote on whether they want a state lottery. Online sports betting legalization and retail casino expansion could make their way onto the ballot as well. SB 293 and SB 294 are almost ready for their third readings in the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee. Legislators added bill…
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Will Gambling Expansion Make It Onto The Ballot In Alabama This Year?
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Gambling once again up for debate in Alabama Legislature

Two gambling bills that advanced to the Alabama Senate this week would negatively impact Alabamians, according to Alabama Citizens Action Program. The two bills introduced by Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) propose changes to the Alabama Constitution to allow state-controlled gambling and lay out a framework for oversight of the enterprise. The…
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Gambling once again up for debate in Alabama Legislature
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Alabama tourism committee advances lottery and casino bill

An Alabama legislative committee swiftly advanced lottery and casino legislation on Wednesday, acting after a public hearing dominated by opponents who said the proposal would hand the licenses to a few powerful operators. The Senate Tourism Committee voted for the proposed constitutional amendment authorizing a state lottery, sports betting, eight…
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Alabama tourism committee advances lottery and casino bill
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State lottery, casino bill proposed in Alabama Legislature

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama lawmaker on Thursday introduced a proposal to create a lottery and allow multiple casinos, as well as sports betting, in the state, but the bill faces a ticking legislative clock and long-term divisions that have sunk previous gambling proposals. "It's time Alabama got in the game," Republican Sen. Greg Albritton…
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Gambling legislation back before Alabama lawmakers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama state Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, is making another effort to pass a gambling bill in the state, announcing two new bills Thursday. One of the bills calls for a constitutional amendment while the other is designed to implement that amendment. "This is an industry that needs to be regulated by the state,"…
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Gambling legislation back before Alabama lawmakers
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Wind Creek Is Latest Slots-Slashing Casino, Wanting To Remove 655

Four Pennsylvania casinos since June have won regulatory approval to reduce their number of slot machines, and now Wind Creek Bethlehem is pursuing the biggest reduction yet. A filing submitted by the casino last Thursday to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board seeks authorization to reduce its slot complement by 655, from 2973 to 2318. The…
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Wind Creek Is Latest Slots-Slashing Casino, Wanting To Remove 655
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FlowPlay Is Now Acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality

With its headquarters in Seattle, FlowPlay has made a name for itself for being the enterprise behind a powerful connected social gaming platform that supports casual and sports wagering games as well as virtual worlds and social casinos. It functions as a developer, operator, publisher and provides consumers and businesses with online and mobile…
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Las Vegas Sands dropped $73M on failed Florida casino drive

An unprecedented amount of money was spent on the failed petition drive. How much might a North Florida casino be worth? Las Vegas Sands, the Nevada-based gaming company, gambled $73.5 million on one proposal - and apparently lost, though the company has not left the action yet. Las Vegas Sands poured that total into the failed eight-month campaign…
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Las Vegas Sands dropped $73M on failed Florida casino drive
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Wind Creek Bethlehem Joins Other Pennsylvania Casinos in Reducing Slots

Slot machines have always been viewed as a guaranteed money-maker for casinos. They're easy to play, always attract a lot of attention and don't require full-time staff like table games do. However, more casinos have opted to reduce their slot complement since COVID-19 came in, and the Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania is joining this group. It…
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A new push for a comprehensive gambling bill

There will be a full push for a comprehensive gaming bill during the 2022 legislative session. The Alabama Track Owners Association - a partnership of owners of the four greyhound racing tracks, including the Poarch Creek Indians - are out with new ads on Wednesday that highlight the benefits of the bill and encourage voters to contact their state…
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A new push for a comprehensive gambling bill
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Blinds and Antes: Palms Casino Sale Complete, PokerStars' Owner Expands Presence in Italy, and More

The Palms in Las Vegas reopening, a possible Live! Casino coming to Orlando, and two, separate purchases of online gaming companies in the US and Italy are just a few of the blinds and antes CardsChat picked up during another orbit around the poker world over the past week. A Florida businessman is partnering with The Cordish Companies to turn an…
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Blinds and Antes: Palms Casino Sale Complete, PokerStars' Owner Expands Presence in Italy, and More
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Online Gaming Company FlowPlay Acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality

Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming arm of Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has purchased online gaming company FlowPlay. The Seattle-based developer, operator and publisher offers free-to-play and online mobile games, including virtual worlds, sports betting and social casino games. It's behind popular titles such as Vegas World, Casino World and 7…
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Online Gaming Company FlowPlay Acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality
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Alabama lawmakers may reconsider lottery, gambling

Alabama voters may get the chance to decide on gambling in the state-assuming the issue passes the legislature. Measures in support of a lottery and casinos may be considered, although some political insiders are dubious of the prospects. One reason are primary elections lawmakers will face in the spring. Republican Senator Greg Albritton of Range…
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Alabama lawmakers may reconsider lottery, gambling
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November revenue at Wind Creek casino up overall

Wind Creek Bethlehem recorded a nearly 55% increase in gambling revenue in November compared with the same month last year, but lags far behind other Pennsylvania casinos in sports wagering. The November 2021 figure is also up over the last two pre-pandemic comparative months, when Wind Creek's revenue came in around $40 million each month. Wind's…
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November revenue at Wind Creek casino up overall
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Wind Creek Hospitality acquires game developer FlowPlay

Wind Creek Hospitality has announced the acquisition of Seattle-headquartered FlowPlay, a developer, operator and publisher that serves both customers and businesses with online and mobile free-to-play experiences, such as Vegas World, Casino World, Seven Seas Casino and Live Game Night Poker, which is integrated within the Zoom App…
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Wind Creek Hospitality acquires game developer FlowPlay
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Wind Creek Hospitality Acquires FlowPlay

ATMORE, Ala. and SEATTLE, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PCI Gaming Authority D/B/A Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH), announced today it has acquired FlowPlay, Inc. . Wind Creek Hospitality Acquires FlowPlay Headquartered in Seattle, FlowPlay is the company behind the most powerful connected social gaming platform for casual and sports wagering games,…
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Casino proposals in Waukegan, south suburbs win initial state approval

State regulators on Wednesday chose developers for two new suburban casinos, a decision that comes more than two years after Gov. J.B. Pritzker approved a massive expansion of gambling in Illinois that also included a long-debated but still unrealized Chicago casino. A unanimous vote by the Illinois Gaming Board gives preliminary approval for a…
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Casino proposals in Waukegan, south suburbs win initial state approval
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Place your bets: State legislators taking another stab at gambling

By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lottery and casino legislation will be again be introduced in Alabama's upcoming legislative session with the goal of getting the measure before voters in November. But the outlook for the proposal is unclear as lawmakers face election-year pressure. Republican Sen. Greg Albritton said he…
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Gambling legislation again before lawmakers in ‘22 session

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lottery and casino legislation will again be introduced in Alabama's upcoming legislative session with the goal of getting the measure before voters in November. But the outlook for the proposal is unclear as lawmakers face election year pressure. Republican Sen. Greg Albritton said he plans to introduce a gambling…
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Gambling legislation again before lawmakers in ‘22 session
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Gambling wars: Pro-casino group drops lawsuit alleging interference by Seminole Tribe

A pro-casino group backed by Las Vegas Sands has dropped its effort to shut down an "obstruction" campaign it alleges is underway by groups backed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The fight was over voter signatures for a Constitutional amendment drive. In Florida's gambling wars, it appears that all new gambling initiatives are stalled or dead,…
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Chicago Tribune

Column: Heavy lifting now begins with Waukegan casino licensee named

Illinois gaming officials last week agreed with Elvis Presley in issuing the long-awaited casino license for Waukegan: "Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas." Much to the relief of city officials. The unanimous vote by the state Gaming Board handed Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts the license for its American Place casino on 28 acres of city-owned…
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Column: Heavy lifting now begins with Waukegan casino licensee named
Florida Politics

Gambling initiative backers doubled down in November

Gambling interests have spent $54 million so far on Florida petition drives. Two organizations trying to get gambling expansion initiatives onto Florida's 2022 ballot doubled down on their stakes in November, spending more than $10 million apiece that month trying to collect petition signatures. In the case of Florida Voters in Charge, the Las…
Sports
Gambling initiative backers doubled down in November
TimesNews

Construction plans set for Bristol Casino

BRISTOL - Plans are officially underway for construction at the former Bristol Mall site in Bristol, Virginia. Today, Hard Rock International announced its construction plans for the first phase of the project, the temporary casino. "We've introduced the Hard Rock experience to a number of cities this year, and our presence in Bristol, Virginia, is…
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Construction plans set for Bristol Casino
Chicago Sun Times

Full House Resorts gets Waukegan casino; Wind Creek in line for south suburban license

Two of the most important cards in Illinois' massive gambling expansion have finally been dealt. State regulators on Wednesday named their chosen developers to break ground on a new casino in Waukegan and another straddling the border of south suburban Homewood and East Hazel Crest, ending a selection process that dragged on for more than two years…
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Full House Resorts gets Waukegan casino; Wind Creek in line for south suburban license
Johnson City Press

Bristol Casino group submits demo plan for former mall site

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino is one step closer to its construction dreams - starting with a demolition plan at the former Bristol Mall site. "We have submitted a demolition plan to the city," an emailed statement sent by The United Company's media contact, Andy Poarch, said. "This plan relates to preliminary site evaluation work at the Mall…
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Bristol Casino group submits demo plan for former mall site
Chicago Tribune

South suburban casino hopefuls don’t see proliferation of video gambling hurting their odds of success

While video gambling has proliferated in the south and southwest suburbs, applicants for the sole casino license in the region say they don't see the thousands of machines scattered among bars and restaurants as a threat to their proposed business. They also said their plans already factored in a land-based casino in Chicago, which is now putting…
Gaming Authorities
South suburban casino hopefuls don’t see proliferation of video gambling hurting their odds of success
Yogonet

Illinois Gaming Board selects two finalists for Chicago Southland casino

llinois officials have narrowed the number of proposals for a new casino in Chicago's south suburbs to just two. One of the bids would see the creation of a venue near the border of Homewood and East Hazel Crest, proposed by Alabama-based Wind Creek Hospitality; while the second one would locate it in Matteson, pitched by Hinsdale businessman Rob…
Travel
Kenosha News

Ho-Chunk Nation 1 of 4 contenders for new casino in south Chicago suburbs

The Ho-Chunk Nation, which has six casinos in Wisconsin, is one of four contenders for a new casino that has been approved for the south Chicago suburbs. The Illinois Gaming Board put off a decision Wednesday on narrowing the field of four applicants to three after spending hours hearing presentations from the contenders. Following a closed-door…
Gaming Authorities
Ho-Chunk Nation 1 of 4 contenders for new casino in south Chicago suburbs
Sports Handle

Indiana The Talk Of Southland Cook County Casino License Applicants

About the only thing missing from presentations Wednesday by the four applicants for a casino license in Southland Cook County was the declaration of the childhood phrase, "One, two, three, four, I declare a border war!" The promise to keep gaming tax revenue dollars in Illinois and out of Indiana while building communities was a prevailing theme…
Gaming Authorities
Indiana The Talk Of Southland Cook County Casino License Applicants
Chicago Tribune

Illinois Gaming Board delays decision eliminating one south suburban casino contender

Illinois gaming regulators put off a decision Wednesday on narrowing the field of four applicants for a south suburban casino to three, after spending hours hearing presentations from the contenders. Following a closed-door session, Marcus Fruchter, the gaming board's administrator, said that decision could come up for a vote at the board's Oct. 20…
Gaming Authorities
Illinois Gaming Board delays decision eliminating one south suburban casino contender
Florida Politics

Gambling initiatives race a short calendar

Time and money are in short supply as organizers try to reach the 2022 ballot. Gambling advocates racing to place two constitutional amendments on the 2022 ballot are at the point where they'll have to be collecting about 100000 petition signatures per week - each - through the rest of 2021. Get ready for the hard push, Florida. If a campaign…
NFL
Gambling initiatives race a short calendar
World Casino News

Penn National Gaming announces hiring event

Pennsylvania-based casino company Penn National Gaming Inc. (PENN:NASDAQ) has announced it has opened a career center and has started to accept applications for some 375 new positions for its Hollywood Casino Morgantown property, which is expected to begin welcoming gamblers by the year's end, pending customary regulatory approvals. The…
Gaming Authorities
Penn National Gaming announces hiring event
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Alabama Greyhound Racetracks Back Gambling Expansion

Four Alabama greyhound racetracks have teamed up for an ad campaign with the aim of increasing support for the legalization of casino gambling, lottery, and sports betting. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Alabama is a particularly conservative state when it comes to gambling. It is one of only six US jurisdictions without a lottery, and state law limits…
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Alabama Greyhound Racetracks Back Gambling Expansion
AP News

Alabama Senate approves casino and lottery legislation

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate on Tuesday night approved sweeping lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers struck a compromise after years of stalemates on the issue of gambling. Senators voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional amendment that would establish a state lottery as well as allow nine casino sites in the state. The bill…
Politics
Alabama Senate approves casino and lottery legislation
Florida Trend

Big bucks betting Floridians will approve gambling expansions in 2022

When all is said and done, proponents and opponents could spend $1 billion trying to convince Floridians to expand or restrict gambling with $62 million already pledged to back or challenge three November 2022 ballot measures. The Florida Division of Elections last week posted two new prospective proposed Constitutional amendments that would ask…
Finance
Big bucks betting Floridians will approve gambling expansions in 2022
Tampa Bay Times

Las Vegas Sands wants more casinos in North Florida

TALLAHASSEE - A political committee backed by Las Vegas Sands, a powerful new entrant into the gambling market in Florida, this week unveiled two new ballot initiatives that ask voters to approve as many as three new casinos in Florida and allow existing North Florida cardrooms to offer casino games. The two proposals, submitted to the Florida…
Land-based
Las Vegas Sands wants more casinos in North Florida
iGaming Business

NetEnt strengthens PA presence with Wind Creek

The roll-out of NetEnt content follows the launch of Wind Creek's real-money online casino in August, powered by Pala Interactive's platform. The property, owned the Poarch Band of Mission Indians and operated via its Wind Creek Hospitality subsidiary, has also signed up Betfred as its sports betting partner, to run online, mobile and retail…
Travel
NetEnt strengthens PA presence with Wind Creek
The Cherokee One Feather

Proposed tribal law would prohibit public indoor smoking at casino

A proposed change to the Cherokee Code would prohibit public indoor smoking at both Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah's Valley River Casino in Murphy - both owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The ordinance change, which is expected to be deemed read and tabled during the June session of Tribal Council,…
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Review Journal

‘Why us?’ Black Belt counties struggle with state of Alabama casino legislation

Casino legislation is floundering again in Montgomery. Frustrations for those wanting a lottery or to bet on a football game are being felt statewide. But the economic impact over the fate of the current bill is poised to most affect the smallest and poorest counties in Alabama, where a majority of residents are Black. The Alabama House does not…
Law
‘Why us?’ Black Belt counties struggle with state of Alabama casino legislation