The Governor of Oregon, Kate Brown, seems to be no longer bothered that much by possible casino expansion for local Indian Tribal nations. Back in April 2016, she opposed the idea of the Coquille Tribe to open a small casino in Oregon, saying that it was important for the state […]
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Arkansas Voters to Decide on Issue 4 Casino Gaming Amendmentās Fate on Election Day
Residents of Arkansas are set to vote for or against so-called āIssue 4ā on Election Day, in order to decide whether some changes regarding casinos will be brought to the stateās Constitution. In case that Issue 4 is given the green light, the Arkansas Constitution would be amended in a […]
Third-Party Auditor to Oversee Anti-Money Laundering Compliance of Three BCLC Casinos
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) revealed that it has hired a third-party auditor as part of its actions to make sure that its Casino Service Providers are operating properly. Earlier, BCLC has reiterated its commitment to help the provinceās authorities to prevent illegal money laundering practices in BC casinos, […]
Richmond Commuter Calls for Re-Opening of River Rock Casinoās Formerly Free Parking Lot
A community member is trying to make the River Rock Casino bring back a parking lot which was previously both operational and free to use. Until recently, Catherine Miller had been using the free parking lot of the River Rock Casino, leaving her car there before she got to the […]
More Research on Bristol Casino Resort Construction’s Possible Effects on Community Needed, Experts Say
Yesterday, a gambling addiction expert revealed that the survey which has been carried out on the relationship between the proximity of a casino and mental health disorders was inconclusive. The announcement comes only a day after more than 1,000 people came out to publicly show their disapproval of a proposal […]
Five Parq Vancouver Contractors Win Six VRCA Silver Awards for Dealing with Construction Challenges
Despite all the construction challenges faced by Parq Vancouver, the project brought six Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) Silver Awards to five contractors for their work on the international entertainment destination in downtown Vancouver. Parq Vancouver, which is currently the only urban resort situated in Western Canada, comprises of two […]
Ontario Communities Receive CA$36.9 Million from OLG
Communities hosting casinos and other gambling facilities across the Province of Ontario have received nice cheques by the Ontario Gaming and Lottery Corporation (OLG). On Friday, the Crown Corporation issued the second quarter non-tax gaming revenue payments that totalled nearly CA$37 million. The latest payments cover the costs for hosting […]
Sale of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem Could Bring up to US$6.5 Million to the City
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehemās sale to a Native American tribe based in the state of Alabama is on track, with the deal set to be finalized in the first quarter of 2019. The information has been revealed by Bob Donchez, Mayor of Bethlehem, as he has been communicating with the […]
Ontario Province Makes a Logical Decision to Keep Ajax Casino Operational
The Town of Ajax and the City of Pickering now seem to be the winners in the casino game after the province of Ontario has used a sensible approach to resolve the casino dilemma revealed last Tuesday. An announcement regarding an agreement in principle between Rod Phillips, Minister of the […]
Wampanoag Tribe Sends Letter to Aquinnah Selectmen Regarding Planned Class II Gambling Facility
Aquinnah members of the local government board and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head have started to exchange correspondence over the gambling venue which the Native American tribe plans to open in the town. At the beginning of September 2018, a letter was sent by the Aquinnah selectmen to Cheryl […]