Tag: Opinion
OPINION: Protect Pennsylvania communities by regulating skill games
When asked why he robbed banks, the infamous crook Willie Sutton reportedly responded, “Because that’s where the money is.” Today,... more
OPINION: North Carolina faces a looming budget shortfall. Is casino gambling the answer?
A great blue heron rests peacefully along the lake of Camp Carefree. The air is crisp, the birds are chirping, and the Stokesdale site is... more
OPINION: His friends say Sibella is paying a price for something others are also guilty of
Scott Sibella picked up his share of the checks during his long career as a casino executive. Some of his friends and allies believe he’s... more
OPINION: If gambling legislation fails this session in Alabama, blame historical bigotry
“The Indians haven’t seen a trail of tears yet. Wait til you pass . They gonna see a whole trail of tears again for them.” Those were... more
OPINION: To protect casino revenue and jobs, Pennsylvania lawmakers should regulate and tax skill games
As lawmakers consider Gov. Josh Shapiro’s timely proposal to tax and regulate skill games, they would be wise to follow the blueprint... more
OPINION: Speeding up the New York City casino licensing process
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic knocked New Yorkers down (but not out), the city that never sleeps is bustling with activity once... more
OPINION: Gambling expansion continues to pay off for Illinois
Changes on Illinois’ broad — and getting broader — gambling front produced $5.4 billion in gross revenues and $1.5 billion in tax... more
OPINION: The casino industry needs to get its own, on-shore, house in order
To a degree, it was funny. With the repeal of PASPA in 2018 and the subsequent rapid growth of legal sports betting across the U.S., there... more
OPINION: Illegal gambling, sending other states’ kids to college. How did gambling get so screwed up in Alabama?
The email landed in the inboxes of at least a half-dozen Alabama senators a few days ago – it purported to warn them of “hidden”... more
OPINION: Pennsylvania skill games should be held to the same standards as casinos
As lawmakers consider Gov. Josh Shapiro’s timely proposal to tax and regulate skill games, they would be wise to follow the blueprint of... more