Tag: Elections
Advocates for Sands casino dealt another setback as voters in Dallas suburb shuffle the deck in city council election
In a closely watched Irving City Council election, voters dealt a blow to casino proponents by backing anti-casino candidates in two... more
Play your cardinals right: Betting on next pope gains popularity ahead of the conclave
ROME (AP) — Next week’s conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis as leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is a solemn... more
Virginia lieutenant governor candidate doubles down on anti-casino stance
Early voting is now underway in Virginia’s Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor, and one Northern Virginia candidate is making a... more
Sands-tied organization pours $100K into city council race in Dallas suburb
A shadowy political fund with ties to one of the world’s largest casinos has poured nearly $100k into a local City Council race.... more
New Hampshire bill would let residents decide on casino in their area
A bill making its way through the New Hampshire Legislature would allow local towns and municipalities to decide if they want casinos in... more
Voters in Chicago suburb back limiting gaming cafes
Blue Island voters supported limiting the number of gaming cafes, but were split on whether to make Western Avenue a two-way street between... more
Mayoral candidates in Illinois’s second-largest city clash over casino
On April 1st, voters in Illinois’ second-largest city will make their voices heard in a contentious mayoral election. Current Aurora... more
Nevada: Gaming industry gave the most money to legislators in 2024 cycle
Donors to Nevada lawmakers crushed the state’s single-cycle fundraising record in 2024, with the gaming industry giving the most money to... more
North Carolina: A week in, campaign battle between Senate candidates over casinos heats up
One week in, the primary fight between Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and Senate leader Phil Berger is intensifying. The issue at hand... more
California AG took campaign donation from casino operator under investigation by his office
Attorney General Rob Bonta had been in the state’s top law enforcement job for a month when he accepted more than $16,000 in campaign... more