Month: September 2020

There are some in the Kentucky legislature calling for a response to the decision regarding slot gaming made by the Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday. This past week, the Court ruled in a unanimous decision that the Historical Horse Racing system, a lot-like gaming terminal, does not constitute pari-mutuel wagering. This decision overturns a 2018…

The Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments both for and against allowing casino gambling in the state. Proponents and opponents appeared before the Court’s seven members to argue whether three different voter initiatives should appear on the state ballot. The initiatives seek to amend the state constitution to allow for casino gambling in the state’s racetracks….

Nevada saw a statewide gambling revenue increase for April and May of 2020 of just 1% over the same period in 2019. Casinos in the state took in only $5.44 million due to the Covid-19 related shutdowns and health regulations. However, Pennsylvania and New Jersey also closed down their respective casinos. Upon reopening, the two…