- The bill is essentially being sold as adding a sixth slots facility and bringing table games to Maryland. But it does a lot more. Among the major changes it would make to Maryland gambling law: It allows a slots licensee to own two Maryland casinos, rather than just one; increases operators' take from slots from the current 33 percent to 41 percent (and if a Prince George's slots parlor is.
- The expanded casino will be rebranded as Playtime Casino Hanover and will feature 300 slots and 8 live table games (pending required approvals), and will be a showcase for Gateway's signature restaurant brands MATCH Eatery & Public House and The Buffet. The renovations are expected to be completed by December of this year.
Gateway President and CEO Tony Santo flew all the way in from Vancouver to tour the 18 million dollar renovation and expansion project with Hanover Councilors, Bayshore Broadcasting reports. Santo is pleased with the progress and says if all goes as planned the newly expanded casino will be open to the public by mid March (aiming for March 19th.
The Hanover Park village board approved a measure this week that expands video gambling to golf establishments.
The village's original ordinance intended to use video gambling primarily as a means of attracting business to restaurants, but after a recent visit to a golf business seeking a permit, village board members decided the expansion could help make Hanover Park businesses more competitive with those in neighboring towns.
The new law permits a golf course, range or miniature golfing business to request a supplemental liquor license permitting the use of video gambling terminals on their premises.
Village officials said this reflects the board's goal of promoting economic growth, but some leaders expressed concern the move contradicts efforts to make the village a family-centered community.
Trustee Sharmin Shahjahan was the lone opponent to ordinance, which passed 5-1. But Trustee Herb Porter also expressed concern.
'We don't want to turn into a community with lots of mini casinos,' Shahjahan said.
The topic was discussed at a previous board meeting and tabled so trustees could visit Green Valley Golf Range, the Hanover Park business leading the effort to get gambling terminals in golfing establishments.
Green Valley Golf Range owner Cindy Scardina told the board Thursday she wants gambling terminals to add another component to her business.
'The golf industry isn't necessarily booming,' she said.
Village Clerk Eira Corral Sepúlveda said the village adopted video gambling to attract customers to restaurants, although machines were also permitted at alcohol retailers, clubs and food service establishments that sell beer and wine.
'Video gaming was proposed as an incentive tool,' Mayor Rodney Craig said. 'What can we control as a village to attract restaurants?'
Scardina said a restaurant would be the long-range plan of her business.
As it stands, the state requires a tax to be paid for each video gambling establishment. A percentage of the tax collected by the Illinois Gaming Board is shared with the municipality.
Hanover Park's cut from seven establishments reached $91,721.24 from January to this June, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. The village also receives an annual tax per machine.
Currently, these revenues go toward additional development of the village's recently renovated youth sports complex on Barrington Road.
According to Sepúlveda, money received from the newly adopted ordinance would further supplement these developments.
'With our established business community, the board wanted to be on an even playing field with business owners in other municipalities where gaming is allowed,' Sepúlveda said.
By Kirk ScottFebruary 14, 2018 4:41pmA large, empty, half-built banquet hall at Hanover Raceway is to be put to use.
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment will take over the site adjacent to the slots and grandstand.
The company has come to an agreement with the owner, Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society. In 2011, the banquet hall was under construction when changes to the horse racing funding formula with the province forced suspension of construction. It's been empty ever since.
Gateway will use the space and add new food and beverage facilities and a larger gaming floor. It's expected jobs will be added.
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'The golf industry isn't necessarily booming,' she said.
Village Clerk Eira Corral Sepúlveda said the village adopted video gambling to attract customers to restaurants, although machines were also permitted at alcohol retailers, clubs and food service establishments that sell beer and wine.
'Video gaming was proposed as an incentive tool,' Mayor Rodney Craig said. 'What can we control as a village to attract restaurants?'
Scardina said a restaurant would be the long-range plan of her business.
As it stands, the state requires a tax to be paid for each video gambling establishment. A percentage of the tax collected by the Illinois Gaming Board is shared with the municipality.
Hanover Park's cut from seven establishments reached $91,721.24 from January to this June, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. The village also receives an annual tax per machine.
Currently, these revenues go toward additional development of the village's recently renovated youth sports complex on Barrington Road.
According to Sepúlveda, money received from the newly adopted ordinance would further supplement these developments.
'With our established business community, the board wanted to be on an even playing field with business owners in other municipalities where gaming is allowed,' Sepúlveda said.
By Kirk ScottFebruary 14, 2018 4:41pmA large, empty, half-built banquet hall at Hanover Raceway is to be put to use.
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment will take over the site adjacent to the slots and grandstand.
The company has come to an agreement with the owner, Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society. In 2011, the banquet hall was under construction when changes to the horse racing funding formula with the province forced suspension of construction. It's been empty ever since.
Gateway will use the space and add new food and beverage facilities and a larger gaming floor. It's expected jobs will be added.
Hanover Mayor Sue Paterson says it's great news for Hanover and the area.
'We're thrilled, absolutely thrilled. Free online casino bonus codes no deposit. This is going to have a huge positive impact for Hanover and the region. Additional investment with jobs and of course support for the horse racing industry,' says Paterson.
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Gateway Casinos spokesperson Rob Mitchell says the investment will be in the millions. Construction is expected to start this spring with completion in the first half of next year. During the work, the existing site in Hanover will operate business as usual including the harness racing season.
