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Illinois Governor Visits Fairmount Park Racetrack to Tout Gambling Expansion
Illinois Gov. Pritzker has visited the Fairmount Park Racetrack to tout gambling expansion in the state. He signed a massive gambling expansion into law in June.
The legislation offers six new casinos, a harness racetrack and casino licenses for the three existing racetracks in Illinois. Pritzker said adding other types of gaming will reverse the current decline at the horse racing track.
“In the horse racing world, as racing days have gone away it means that jobs in the horse racing industry have gone away. This bill really brings back that industry in Illinois,” Pritzker said.
And that’s something the track in Collinsville has been seeking for years, said Brian Zander, president and general manager of Fairmount.
“At one time we had over 150 thoroughbred racing dates; we had approximately 100 harness dates. We were literally only closed two weeks a year so we could change the track surface,” Zander said.
This year, the track hosts only 41 racing days. Competition from other casinos in the area and video gaming terminals slowly chipped away the track’s attendance and money for races.
“The problem is we haven’t been able to generate enough because of all the competition that we’ve had. We’ve not been on an equal playing field,” Zander added.
Pritzker said that should change with this new law that will balance that field by more than doubling the current racing days up to 100.
“That really helps the entire area, brings a lot of money in for the horseman, for the many people that work here. More racing days means more jobs,” he said.
The law also legalises sports betting, making Illinois one of the 17 states that offer it.
“Here in the Midwest, we can be one of the first and so I’m excited about getting that going,” Pritzker added.
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Spinomenal makes US debut with New Jersey market entry
Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has made its US debut after launching an exciting collaboration with a leading operator in the state of New Jersey, and is anticipating many more valuable collaborations with top tier online casinos.
Following impressive growth rates, Spinomenal is making a major move into the New Jersey iGaming market, marking a key step in its global expansion. By entering this crucial U.S. region, Spinomenal will bring its innovative games to a new audience, strengthening its presence and leadership in the iGaming industry.
Spinomenal’s specially selected titles will be going live via Pariplay’s Fusion aggregation platform in the New Jersey market. Some of the outstanding titles being made available for NJ players are Demi Gods II, Majestic Wild Buffalo and Kitsune’s Scrolls.
This marks a major milestone in Spinomenal’s strategic expansion plan, as this debut establishes the company’s initial presence within the New Jersey market, with further growth anticipated across the US iGaming ecosystem. This move underscores Spinomenal’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and further solidifying its position as a leader in the online casino industry.
Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “After a decade of establishing and positioning Spinomenal as a leading provider in the iGaming industry, we have now taken a big leap and will provide our exciting content to the esteemed New Jersey audience. We are highly optimistic about entering this prominent market, following the process of obtaining approval from the DGE.”
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Mechoopda Casino to Suspend Operations Effective January 31, 2025
The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced that the Mechoopda Economic Gaming Authority (MEGA) Board has made the decision to suspend operations at Mechoopda Casino. The final day of operations will be Friday, January 31, 2025.
The Mechoopda Casino says this decision comes after months of deliberation and efforts to address the various challenges affecting the casino’s operations.
Dennis Ramirez, Tribal Chairman of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe, said: “Suspending operations at the Casino is a heart-wrenching decision that affects not only our Tribe but also our valued employees, customers, and the surrounding community. While this chapter is closing, our commitment to the Casino’s long-term vision remains steadfast. For over 25 years, this project has been a cornerstone of our economic development goals, and we will continue to work toward its future reopening.”
The Tribe is taking steps to support both its employees and community partners during this transition period:
Employee Support: The Tribe is committed to offering resources and guidance to assist team members through this difficult time.
Remaining Open Until January 31: The Casino will remain open through its final day of operation, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the remaining days of service.
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