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Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
NYC Mayor Eric Adams throws lifeline to Bronx casino with surprise veto, here's how he did it
New York City Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the City Council's rejection of Bally's proposed casino at Ferry Point Park on Wednesday, reviving the controversial $4 billion argued the Council's earlier 29-9 vote unfairly blocked the Bronx from competing for economic opportunities given to other boroughs. His veto sends the decision back to the Council, which now needs 34 votes to override him and kill the project permanently. Adams stressed this wasn't an endorsement of Bally's but about fairness: 'This leads New Yorkers to lose faith in their elected leaders'. The veto keeps alive Bally's promise of 15,000 construction jobs and 4,000 permanent union positions paying $96,200 yearly, plus $625 million in community benefits including school funding and park upgrades. Local Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato opposes the project, calling it 'political favors and special interest power plays' that would worsen traffic in Throggs Neck. Community Board 10 had rejected it 29-5 in March, citing inadequate public transit and the site's history as a methane-leaking landfill. A major controversy involves President Donald Trump's financial stake. His company sold the Ferry Point golf lease to Bally's in 2023 for $60 million but would receive $115 million more if the casino gets licensed. Critics accuse Adams, who trails in reelection polls, of currying favor with Trump for a potential federal City Council has until August 15 to attempt a veto override. Speaker Adrienne Adams may delay the vote since summer recess could make securing 34 votes difficult. If the override fails, Bally's advances to compete for one of three downstate casino licenses due by December 1. Key hurdles remain: state environmental reviews, zoning approval, and a community advisory committee vote. With rival bids like Steve Cohen's Queens casino already clearing land-use barriers, the Bronx faces an uphill race.
Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Humble suburban bowls club thwarts casino giant
A humble suburban bowls club may have thwarted a multibillion-dollar American casino company's attempts to introduce its brand to Australia via its planned takeover of the embattled Star Entertainment Group. Shareholders of Star, which operates casinos in Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast, last month approved Bally's planned takeover of the company. During a visit to Australia in April, the chairman of Bally's Corporation, Soo Kim, told this masthead the company planned to overhaul Star's assets, with a shift away from a VIP-focused business. But if the casino giant was betting all its chips on a Bally's rebrand, it might just be out of luck. When it tried to trademark its name for hospitality use in Australia earlier this year, Bally's found a bowls club in Sydney's north shore had beat it to the punch by only half a year. The Balgowlah Bowling Club – better known by locals as The Bally – applied for trademark protection of its colloquial name last September, less than six months before Bally's Corporation tried to protect its own name. Club secretary manager Tony Wagener agreed it was good timing on his part. 'I've really got my finger on the pulse of this sort of stuff,' he laughed. But on a more serious note, Wagener said The Bally name was vital for the bowls club, which almost went under last year and continues to seek community support to stay afloat.
The Age
5 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Humble suburban bowls club thwarts casino giant
A humble suburban bowls club may have thwarted a multibillion-dollar American casino company's attempts to introduce its brand to Australia via its planned takeover of the embattled Star Entertainment Group. Shareholders of Star, which operates casinos in Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast, last month approved Bally's planned takeover of the company. During a visit to Australia in April, the chairman of Bally's Corporation, Soo Kim, told this masthead the company planned to overhaul Star's assets, with a shift away from a VIP-focused business. But if the casino giant was betting all its chips on a Bally's rebrand, it might just be out of luck. When it tried to trademark its name for hospitality use in Australia earlier this year, Bally's found a bowls club in Sydney's north shore had beat it to the punch by only half a year. The Balgowlah Bowling Club – better known by locals as The Bally – applied for trademark protection of its colloquial name last September, less than six months before Bally's Corporation tried to protect its own name. Club secretary manager Tony Wagener agreed it was good timing on his part. 'I've really got my finger on the pulse of this sort of stuff,' he laughed. But on a more serious note, Wagener said The Bally name was vital for the bowls club, which almost went under last year and continues to seek community support to stay afloat.
Fashion United
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Bellotti's Hamburg soundscapes: A preview of his Jil Sander debut
Simone Bellotti brings Jil Sander back to Hamburg. But what does the new creative director's debut sound like and what does it reveal about his future direction for the brand? Even before his official catwalk debut as creative director of Jil Sander, Bellotti has offered a first glimpse into his vision. Instead of a fashionable tour de force, the Italian fashion designer opted for an atmospheric video called "Wanderlust", which focused on music and the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. Bellotti paid homage to the label's origins, returning to the place where Heidemarie Jiline "Jil" Sander opened her first boutique in 1968. The designer's decision to choose Hamburg and turn his back on Milan, at least for now, seems more than symbolic. It appears as a programmatic indication of how seriously he takes the house's DNA. In an industry where changes in creative leadership are often accompanied by great theatrical pathos, this debut seems almost decelerated but by no means powerless. On the contrary, the video seems like a quiet prelude with the potential for a long reverberation. Preview without fashion For his first preview of his vision for Jil Sander, Bellotti not only decided against Milan, but also largely against fashion in the classic sense. Clothing took a backseat to a vision defined more by music and atmosphere. The video is accompanied by a previously unreleased track by the Italian composer Bochum Welt, whose real name is Gianluigi Di Costanzo. He is an artist with a German-sounding alias, whose music oscillates between technoid melancholy and intellectual electronica. This choice hardly seems accidental. Rather, it suggests that this very field of tension – Germany and Italy, intellectualism and nostalgia – could also shape Bellotti's own signature. Jil Sander "Wanderlust" Credits: Jil Sander Jil Sander "Wanderlust" Credits: Jil Sander Like the brand itself, the chosen music appears intellectual, minimalist and permeated with emotional undertones. These are qualities that correspond to both Hamburg's architecture and Jil Sander's purist approach. The titles of the vinyl EP produced especially for this project – available in Jil Sander stores from August – also tell of inner tensions and contrasts: Crystal Ice; Wanderlust; Shades; Night's Frost; San Peder a Sent; More Light (Escape Mix); and Cresting Waves seem like sonic musings on day and night, standstill and movement, urbanity and nature. These are themes that could also shape Bellotti's debut collection. Jil Sander "Wanderlust" Credits: Jil Sander Jil Sander "Wanderlust" Credits: Jil Sander The video itself also appears reduced, but rich in symbolism. Bellotti, who previously worked at Bally and had formative stints at Carol Christian Poell and Gianfranco Ferré, uses the return to Hamburg as more than just a historical reference. He signals a possible return to the source, not only geographically, but ideologically. Jil Sander has always stood for a special kind of rigour: the intellect of the Bauhaus, the restraint of German minimalism and the sensuality of androgyny. For Bellotti, this formula seems less a relic and more a blueprint to be further developed. Jil Sander "Wanderlust" Credits: Jil Sander Another creative upheaval for Jil Sander What should benefit him is his experience in dealing with traditional brands. At the Swiss label Bally, founded in 1851, which he most recently led as creative director, he found subtle ways to incorporate Swiss folklore – from small cowbells to the legend of the Engadine mermaids – into his designs. He did this without alienating the brand known for its leather craftsmanship or losing his own signature. His talent for embedding personal narratives even in the strictest brand architecture could also benefit him at Jil Sander. The challenge Bellotti now faces lies in the balance between respecting heritage and developing his own signature. Jil Sander is familiar with such creative transitions. Since the founder's first withdrawal in 2000, the house has experienced several changes of ownership and designers: from the Italian luxury group Prada to the fashion conglomerate OTB (Only The Brave), from the intellectual elegance of Raf Simons to the sophisticated craftsmanship of Luke and Lucie Meier. Now it is up to Bellotti to grapple with the brand's deep roots in German design ideals. His first collection in September will show where his creative journey will take him. However, in Hamburg, much already pointed to the beginning of a new chapter. One without a radical break, but as a respectful further development. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. 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Geek Girl Authority
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
From Pinball to Video Slots: Evolution of Reels for Gen-X Gamers
Generation X, from 1965 to 1980, has experienced the greatest shift in gaming entertainment history. They lived the entire transition, from mechanical arcade machines to advanced gaming platforms. And their gaming preferences, formed during this technological revolution, continue to influence current slot design philosophy and development. The Mechanical Era Foundation Generation X gamers learned how to play pinball on physical pinball machines and early electromechanical new sweepstakes slots that made their way into the arcades and casinos of the 1970s and 1980s. These games established game principles that existed during this time sample and still operate within today's modern gaming world: The games necessitate physical skills such as timing and ball control. Mechanical Randomness created 'true' randomness using mechanical spinning reels. Instant physical feedback produced pleasurable visceral responses. The rules are straightforward, requiring no tutorials for easy learning. Social gaming experiences fostered competition and opportunities to show off skills. Machines like Gottlieb's Fireball (1972) and Bally's Eight Ball Deluxe (1981) marked cultural touchstones. Digital Revolution and Video Slot Emergence The 1990s brought computerized gaming systems that fundamentally altered slot machine design. Sweepstakes video slots emerged as the bridge between mechanical traditions and digital possibilities, offering enhanced features while maintaining familiar core mechanics. This transition introduced revolutionary changes: animated graphics were used to replace physical reels bonus rounds now involve so much more than spinning and winning themed content can develop storylines and character development the advent of variable betting accommodates different bankroll needs Progressive jackpots can link multiple machines for larger prizes in the game of chance. WMS Gaming's Reel 'Em In (1996) was the first game to use the industry-standard second-screen bonus. IGT's Wheel of Fortune (1996) showcased that brand content could engage players. All of these games set standards that developers have continued to adapt. Server-based gaming was introduced in the 2000s, allowing for changes to content and experiences with dynamic content in the game itself and personalization. Modern Platform Adaptation for Gen-X Preferences Contemporary sweepstakes video slots cater specifically to Gen-X sensibilities by combining nostalgic elements with cutting-edge technology. Developers recognize this demographic's unique position as digital natives who remember analog origins. Current platforms incorporate Gen-X-preferred features: Navigation systems that feel instinctive and mirror the format of desktop software layouts from years gone by; Nostalgic/retro symbol sets featuring fruits, bells, and lucky 7; Medium-high volatility math models that promote excitement while still allowing for responsible/affordable play; Retro-themed games that reference pop culture and music of the 1980s; Transparency of paytables where game mechanics do not require complex bonus schemes; Mobile optimization for tablet use during leisure time; Demo modes enable players to explore games without jeopardizing their balance. Top developers such as NetEnt, Microgaming, and Pragmatic Play have focused their development on a Gen-X audience. NetEnt's Starburst is an effortless game to understand, with simple graphics and a modern graphic package. Microgaming's Immortal Romance used layered storytelling to appeal to the Gen-X narrative-style of gaming. Play'n GO's Book of Dead integrated familiar images of Egyptian culture and contemporary bonus feeding mechanics. These platforms are successful because they will continue to integrate gaming wisdom tailored for Gen-Xers while also adopting modern technological improvements. The perspective of the Gen-X demographic is more quality versus quantity; they love games that are well-designed enough to be played for sustained periods rather than quickly disposable, stylish, but ultimately shallow experiences. Because Gen-Xers have disposable income and brand loyalties that remain unchanged, they can be a lucrative customer base that rewards an authentic gaming experience that respects their evolution in entertainment. TV Review: NAUTILUS Episode 4, 'Slippery When Wet' RELATED: 28 Years Later Spoiler Review
