Florida‘s black market slot-parlor industry is coming under renewed scrutiny as it offers not only unlimited soda but an invitingly soft target for armed robbers looking for high concentrations of cash. In a 15-month 
period, Jacksonville police have logged 500 emergency calls to slot arcades. One such robbery, at Jacksonville’s Lucky Charms arcade, led to a hostage situation, a car chase, a crash, an injured police officer and one fatality. The alleged robber is charged with myriad counts, including the demise of the hostage, which carries the death penalty. Since gaming regulation in Florida is virtually nonexistent, law enforcement is looking toward public-nuisance laws as a weapon against slot houses, a potential tool for shutting them down.
The cops have got a point. As Bloomberg Businessweek reports, “This being Florida, which leads the nation in concealed weapon permits, shootout frequently Continue reading
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wrong,” adding that self-parking is now free. “We thought we could charge for some of the transportation, like boats and premium buses. We were wrong.” Why Wynn would erect disincentives to attendance, particularly in a largely blue-collar market, passes understanding. As Gullbrants put it with 20/20 hindsight, “The last thing we want to do is be a Vegas casino in Boston. We want to be a Boston casino in Boston.” Don’t blame Gullbrants. The bad decisions can probably be laid at the feet of predecessor Robert DeSalvio.
pushed back all the way into summer of 2021, a half-year delay. Sometimes one thinks it will be a miracle if this place ever opens. The delay is intended to help accommodate “a 5,000-seat state-of-the-art theater; a 75,000-square-foot nightlight and daylife concept; a 50-foot diameter video globe; and additional luxury suites, villas and penthouses with individual lobbies, open balconies and a sky casino.” That’s in addition to 
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of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Desert Diamond was the bane of Gov. Doug Doucey‘s existence, as well as that of other nearby tribal casinos. The T-Os, as they are known, cannily exploited a loophole in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to plant their flag in the greater Phoenix area. After much agitatation, 
wagering, up from 65% last July. “Most encouraging is that Pennsylvania’s online market is still expanding with new brands, including DraftKings. That should only encourage more growth,” said gaming analyst Dustin Gouker. Still preeminent was FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge Resort Casino, with $114 million in online handle. It was followed distantly by Rivers Casino Philadelphia ($30 million) and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh ($26.5 million), as well as Parx Casino ($18.5 million).
market in the U.S. The coalition wants to put the California Sports Wagering Regulation & Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act on next year’s election ballot. Setting the betting age at 21, the Act would enable sports betting at tracks and tribal casinos, with collegiate and professional games eligible for wagering. High-school-sports betting would be out of bounds. Wagering on California collegiate games would also be verboten. Revenues would be taxed at 10% with some of the proceeds funding mental health programs. (So far, so good.)
“Our customers are worried about gambling ads on TV – and we understand their concerns. That’s why we’ve committed to limiting the amount of gambling ads on Sky and better protecting those vulnerable to problem gambling.” — Sky UK CEO Steven van Rooyen on 
ceded 7% at the tables for an overall 1.5% increase. It grossed $51.5 million. The Caesars Entertainment trio was up 1%, managing to gain 3% on slot win, an advance almost negated by 3.5% less table win on 7% less wagering and despite an astronomical hold percentage. Caesars Atlantic City grossed $22 million, an 8% increase, Harrah’s Resort reported $24 million, up 1% and Bally’s Atlantic City slid 9% to $13 million.