Tag: Editorial
EDITORIAL: South Carolina deserves better than an economy built on exploiting human weaknesses
We’re no fans of the Catawba Nation’s efforts over the decades to open a casino in South Carolina, but it’s hard to argue with Chief... more
EDITORIAL: Odds keep shifting on sports betting in Oklahoma
It seemed for a few days that Oklahoma was as close to legalized sports betting as it had ever gotten following the passage of a few new... more
EDITORIAL: Despite growing support, legislature isn’t likely to allow casinos in Texas
Every legislative session, more Texans join the effort to convince state lawmakers to allow casino gambling, or at least call for a... more
EDITORIAL: Can a pair of lawsuits beat a Full House? A Wisconsin casino stifles economic development in Northern Illinois.
The Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee is one of the Midwest’s top gaming destinations, so you’d think its owners would be OK with an... more
EDITORIAL: Trump’s trade brinksmanship puts Las Vegas’ tourist economy at risk
Las Vegas has always been a city of resilience, adapting to shifting tides in the economy and global politics to offer visitors one-of-kind... more
EDITORIAL: Governor should stand pat against Missouri’s brazen unregulated gambling industry
Newly inaugurated Gov. Mike Kehoe has an opportunity right out of the gate to strike a blow for law and order, strike down one of the most... more
EDITORIAL: Did Pennsylvania taxpayers win their bet on legalized gambling?
On Tuesday , Live Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield had some impressive payouts. It wasn’t because someone bet on black or stayed at the... more
EDITORIAL: Full House’s financials matter when it comes to relocating Indiana casino
In an industry where the house usually wins, Full House Resorts is struggling. New information has emerged about the Las Vegas-based... more
EDITORIAL: Self-exclusion is a cry for help
The state does a lot of things to keep people safe. It creates laws about domestic violence. It paints lines on roads. It makes sure the... more
EDITORIAL: Northeast Indiana casino glitters but is it just gold dust?
The allure of a $500 million casino in New Haven is undeniable — $53 million in annual tax revenue and thousands of promised jobs have... more