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Mississippi judge upholds casino-site approval for Biloxi resort

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Circuit Judge Randi Mueller ruled that the Mississippi Gaming Commission acted lawfully in approving a casino site for the planned Tullis Gardens Hotel and Casino in Biloxi. The ruling rejected a challenge brought by Treasure Bay LLC and the Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association, but a separate lawsuit by the Mississippi Secretary of State over the city’s authority to lease the waterfront land remains pending.

The project still faces a separate court challenge over whether Biloxi can lease the waterfront site for casino development.

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Emilia-Romagna court upholds fines over five AWP machines near sensitive site

The Emilia-Romagna regional administrative court rejected an appeal against penalties issued by the Municipality of Reggio Emilia for installing five AWP machines in a venue less than 500 metres from sensitive locations. The Parma-section ruling concerned five breaches of article 6 of regional law 5/2013, with reports issued on 2 January 2024 setting a €9,000 fine per machine plus sealing of the devices. The court found the machines were new and distinct from those previously installed, so the regional ban on new installations applied.

The regional administrative court for Emilia-Romagna has rejected an appeal against penalties imposed by the Municipality of Reggio Emilia over the new installation of five AWP machines in a venue less than 500 metres from sensitive locations. The ruling was issued by the court's Parma section.

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