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Glendale casino’s liquor license on hold pending public hearing
The Desert Diamond Casino in Glendale has been the source of controversy for the past couple of years, but after opening in December, it faces another hurdle – obtaining a liquor license.
State legislatures see flurry of daily fantasy sports bills
The daily fantasy sports debate has spilled into state capitols nationwide, with nearly 30 legislatures including Arizonaai??i??s considering proposals to regulate, ban or affirm the games played by millions of Americans.
Some Arizona tribal casinos wage bets on risky demographic: millennials
Tribal governments nationwide are revamping their casino floors and expanding visitors’ entertainment options beyond gambling. And they’re keeping millennials in mind.
Tohono O’odham chairman ‘will not be deterred’ on casino project
Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris Jr. left no doubt during a press conference today that his tribe believes it has the authority to continue building and eventually operate its $400 million West Valley casino, despite the Arizona Department of Gaming’s declaration that it will work to block the project.
Dissecting the ‘poison pill’: A new West Valley casino can’t trigger it, but tribes remain opposed
In return for tribes’ agreement to limit the number and size of casinos and amount of games offered, the poison pill is designed to protect them against state lawmakers or courts granting non-tribal entities licenses to operate casinos in Arizona.
West Valley land approved for tribal status, clearing path for casino near Glendale
Federal officials on Thursday gave the Tohono O’odham Nation final permission to make land it owns near Glendale part of the reservation, a crucial step toward the tribe’s plans to build a casino there.
Top Horne staffer eyes Gaming director post
The Department of Gaming director’s position that was recently vacated by Attorney General Tom Horne’s Republican primary opponent may end up being filled by one of Horne’s top staffers.
US House committee OKs bill to block planned casino in Glendale
A House committee gave overwhelming approval Wednesday to a bill that would block development of a Tohono O’odham casino on land the tribe bought inside Glendale.
Gaming director taking a gamble?
Arizona Dept of Gaming Director Mark Brnovich is considering challenging Horne in the GOP primary for attorney general next year.
Casinos muscle in on traditional “Five C’s” behind Arizona economy
The “Five C’s” that traditionally made the bulk of Arizona’s economy – copper, climate, cattle, cotton, citrus – may need to make room for a sixth: casinos.
Panelists debate expanded Arizona gambling proposals
As lawmakers and the governor turn every stone and flip every couch cushion for any extra money, the debate about the expansion of gambling – and the money that it could bring to state and local coffers – flares around Arizona.
Another day in ‘Paradise’: Surprise card room owner says Department of Gaming approves his club
With slot machines, blackjack tables, alcohol and six poker-style card tables, the set-up at Paradise Cove Social Club in Surprise definitely gives off a casino vibe. The set-up was enough to make at least one state official question exactly what type of operation the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control was considering licensing.
