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State politicians and casino workers pushing for smoking ban

State Rep. Teresa Tanzi Working On Smoking Ban At Rhode Island Casinos

Rhode Island casino workers have been working the past two years to fight a loophole in state law to ban smoking in the state's two casinos.

Posted on: January 3, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Legal Wagers Are Being Worked Hard On From Boston Sports Bettors

Mass Transit: Boston Sports Bettors Need Cars, Trains, Fortitude To Bet Legally. Here’s One Story

If you live in Boston, want to bet legally, and don't have a car, Rhode Island or New Hampshire by train are your best bets.

Posted on: July 15, 2022 | | Brant James

Rhode Island Properties Has Smoking Ban From Bally's Institute Partial Casino

Bally’s Rhode Island Casino Patrons Can No Longer Smoke While Playing Table Games

A new partial casino smoking ban at Bally's properties in Rhode Island is the company's reaction to worker protests.

Posted on: May 31, 2022 | | Derek Helling

Seeking Lower Tax Assessments In Ballys Lawsuit For Rhode Island Casinos

Bally’s Sues Two Rhode Island Towns Seeking Lower Property Taxes For Casinos

A new Bally's lawsuit against two Rhode Island towns seeks lower property tax assessments for its casinos in the state.

Posted on: May 26, 2022 | | Derek Helling

PlayUSA Rewind: DraftKings Readies For Illinois Sports Betting Despite Hurdle

The latest US gambling news includes DraftKings readying for Illinois launch, MI online gaming rules and Rhode Island signing off on remote registration.

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

PlayUSA Rewind: Big Sports Betting Payday At Bellagio Could Be Voided

The latest on US gambling includes news about a big Bellagio blunder, RI potentially eliminating in-person registration, and college football conferences.

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

Amid Revenue Dip, New England Casinos Brace For More Competition

New England casino revenue fell in April, just after posting a terrific March. But concerns of a saturated market are high as Encore Boston Harbor opens.

Posted on: June 5, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

The Good & The Bad About New England’s Casino Revenue In February

If February revenue is any indication, the newly expanded New England casino market is primed to have a strong spring and summer.

Posted on: April 2, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Is Mobile Sports Betting Legalization Better Done Correctly Than Quickly?

The proverbial sports betting floodgates were opened when the Supreme Court repealed PASPA. But are states making a mistake by rushing legislation?

Posted on: March 20, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

The Most Important Detail Of The New State Sports Betting Milestone

In January, the six states other states with legal sports betting accepted more bets than Nevada for the first time, but the numbers mean more than that.