Month: February 2021

According to the Texas Ethics Commission records, Las Vegas Sands has hired 60 lobbyists in Texas to make a push for a gaming expansion that could bring new legislation to the Lonestar state that would allow for additional casinos. Despite the small army of lobbyists, many believe that gaming expansion in the state could still…

The Indiana Gaming Commission has filed paperwork to permanently revoke the occupational gaming license of Rod Ratcliff, a principal owner of Gary’s Majestic Star casinos and the new Hard Rock Casino in Northern Indiana. Ratcliff, who has been a significant figure in the state’s gambling industry for years, is now being asked to give up…