Tag: Elections
New Jersey governor’s race will shape three key gaming issues
New Jersey voters next week will elect a new governor who will help set the state’s agenda for at least the next four years. The election... more
Illinois video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination
Rick Heidner, a Barrington Hills real estate developer and the owner of Gold Rush Gaming, formed a gubernatorial campaign committee on... more
Casinos could return to Ecuador this year if referendum is approved
Land-based casinos could be operational in Ecuador within three months if the sector is re-legalised via a public referendum expected to... more
Alabama state house challenger questions possible Poarch Band casino
Anti-gambling State House of Representatives candidate Joe Freeman is digging into possible communications regarding plans for a casino in... more
’He’s a whale in Vegas’: Illinois governor’s $1.4M casino win reveals his talent for gambling
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker turned heads this week when his campaign disclosed he won $1.4 million gambling last year. Though the billionaire... more
Casino lobby is betting big on one particular Texas Senate race
You may not have heard about the special election state senate seat that is up for grabs in North Texas, but the casino lobby has, and is... more
California attorney general, opponent of daily fantasy sports, raked in campaign contributions from tribes
Before state Attorney General Rob Bonta declared that fantasy sports betting websites are illegal in California, he raked in campaign... more
No more ‘fiscal Band-Aid’ for Atlantic City, candidate for governor tells chamber
Republican Jack Ciattarelli said he rarely makes promises on the campaign trail, but he said he’ll refuse to apply the annual “fiscal... more
Virginia: Gambling interests pump donations into political groups
Gambling interests are placing their bets in Virginia, making campaign contributions in the high-stakes 2025 election. And most of the... more
Alabama AG race: Jay Mitchell criticizes Katherine Robertson for $10K gaming donation
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell criticized on Monday fellow 2026 Republican attorney general candidate Katherine... more










