Fillmore Moving Into Harrah’s New Orleans
The iconic Fillmore concert venue is taking over the vacant second floor at Harrah’s New Orleans (l.) next year. Operated by Live Nation, the venue will hold 2,200 people and include a lobby bar, VIP lounge and main music hall. About 60 concerts in the first year will include contemporary rock, rap and alternative acts.
Foxwoods CEO Rappaport Dead at 65
Foxwoods CEO Felix Rappaport has died at the age of 65 at his Connecticut suite at Foxwoods. Rappaport was the executive of eight casinos during his 40-year career in gaming.
Sports Teams ‘Inundate’ William Hill
Teams in the Big 4 American sports leagues have “inundated” William Hill with requests for partnering, said Joe Asher (l.), chief executive officer of the bookmaker’s U.S. Division. Individual teams are banned from making deals with bookmakers. William Hill recently opened a sportsbook at the Monmouth Park Racetrack in New Jersey.
Delaware House to Scale Down Casino Relief
Delaware House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf (l.) is proposing to cut the casino relief package passed in April by the Senate in half before moving the bill to a vote.
Poll: Majority Of Florida Voters Support Amendment 3
In Florida, 61 percent of likely voters said they support Amendment 3, which would give voters, not legislators, control over gambling expansion in the state. The issue, which was backed by Disney and the Seminole Tribe, will appear on the November ballot. An amendment banning greyhound racing received 47 percent of voter support.
Borgata, WSOP Upgrade Prize Pools, Promotions for Summer Tournaments
Online poker sites BorgataPoker.com and WSOP.com have announced several upgrades to their summer tournament schedule, which includes better prize pools.
Belmont kicks off Stars & Stripes Racing Festival July 7
Belmont Park’s Stars & Stripes Racing Festival, which launched in 2014, offers a pair of prestigious races, along with several smaller events on July 7. Delaware Park, Parx and other tracks also feature races over the weekend.
Pennsylvania DFS Off to Good Start
Daily fantasy sports reportedly generated $12.4 million in contest fees during its first full month of operations, according to data released by FanDuel and DraftKings.
The Supreme Court Changes Everything
The legal issues surrounding the Supreme Court decision on sports betting were much more broad than simply allowing the wager to happen, there was a real constitutional basis for the decision. Gaming law professor I. Nelson Rose (l.) explains why the decision was so important to everyone.
Michigan House Approves Online Gambling Bill
The Lawful Internet Gaming Act, which would let casinos offer online gambling including poker and sports betting, recently passed the Michigan House in a 68-40 vote. Sponsor state Rep. Brandt Iden (l.) said players could register to gamble online through the state’s three commercial casinos or tribal casinos if compacts are amended.
Leagues Continue to Pursue Integrity Fees
While initial states such as New Jersey outright refused to include so-called “integrity fees” to sports leagues in recognition of legal wagering on their games, New York has included such a fee in its new bill.
Report: Puerto Rico Studying Legalizing Online Gaming
According to a report at Games Magazine Brazil, the Puerto Rican Tourism and Social Welfare Commission has begun studying possible legislation to legalize online gaming in the U.S. territory. The proposal would authorize the Tourism Company of Puerto Rico to regulate licensing.
