Nicholaus Garcia

Senior reporter

Nick Garcia is a senior reporter for PlayUSA. Garcia provides analysis and in-depth coverage of the gambling industry with a key focus on online casinos, sports betting and financial markets. Garcia has been covering the US gambling market since 2017. He attended Texas Tech University as an undergrad and received a Master of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago.

Posts by Nicholaus Garcia:

Illegal Slot Machines Being Eliminated From Colorado's New Law

New Colorado Law Aims To Help Eliminate Illegal Gray Machines

New Colorado law signed by Gov. Jared Polis aims to help the state's division of gaming stomp out illegal gray machines.

Posted on: January 9, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

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Sacramento’s First Tribal Casino Brings Self-Sufficiency To Wilton Rancheria

California casino Sky River, located near Sacramento, opened two weeks early and is expected to be a huge economic driver for tribes.

Posted on: January 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Nebraska Casinos No Longer Opening From Oklahoma Tribe

Oklahoma Tribe Not Pursuing Nebraska Casinos As Originally Planned

Chickasaw Tribe of Oklahoma is no longer pursuing casino developments in Nebraska. Proposed sites were in North Platte and Gering.

Posted on: January 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

On Hold In Pennsylvania Is Their New Satellite Casino

New Pennsylvania Casino Remains On Hold Due To Lawsuit Against State

A proposed casino in State College, PA remains on hold following a lawsuit by The Cordish Group, operators of the Live! Casino brand.

Posted on: January 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

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New Illinois Casino On Hold For Now

City officials have tabled a plan calling for a Springfield casino in Illinois fearing it could harm the local video gaming terminals

Posted on: January 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Illinois casino plans include Bally's Chicago.

An Illinois Casino Expansion Is Underway, But Is It Raising Red Flags With Wall Street?

Wall Street is questioning Bally's Corporation's accumulating debt in Chicago, plus a new casino in Southern Illinois is expected in 2023.

Posted on: January 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

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