Legal
February 15, 2021
Hawaii’s Home Lands Department in Charge of Gambling Legalization
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) will use SB 1312 as the basis of future legalization of gambling. The DHHL has until 2026 to pass legislation successfully. Gambling Coming to Hawaii: Sooner or Later Hawaiian legislators have more or less agreed on a framework for the gambling industry. During a Senate Committee on Hawaiian […]
Casino
January 28, 2021
Hawaii to Discuss Gambling Opportunities despite Skepticism
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and legislators are coming together to discuss the possibility of introducing casino resort and gambling in the state. Hawaii is one of the two states to oppose gambling in full. Hawaii Wants to Discuss Gambling After All As Hawaii struggles to foot the public bill and faces widening budget […]
Casino
January 7, 2021
Hawaiian Home Lands Chair Supports Gambling Legalization
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Chair Tyler Gomes supports legalizing gambling, says it is the best way to fill budget gaps. DHHL Chair Supports Legal Gambling On Monday, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Chair Tyler Gomes said that the proposed bill to legalize gambling was an opportunity to discuss the shortfalls faced by the […]
Casino
December 30, 2020
Hawaii’s Governor Opposes Proposed Casino in Kapolei
Following a recent 5-4 vote by the Hawaiian Homes Commission to build a casino in the Kapolei land of Native Hawaiians, the state’s governor, David Ige, has expressed skepticism about the economic benefits of the proposed project. Hawaiian Governor David Ige Cautious about Proposed Casino A casino in Hawaii is a bit like Schrodinger’s cat. […]
Legal
December 18, 2020
Will Hawaii Approve Proposal for Kapolei Casino?
A proposal by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands calls for the creation of a limited casino gaming resort in Kapolei. If the proposal receives approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission next week, the state may be one step closer to introducing its first casino. DHHL Calls for the Creation of a Limited Casino in […]