KENOSHA, Wis. — Both major-party candidates for Wisconsin governor have expressed opposition to the Menominee Tribe’s proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha, leaving the project with no realistic path forward under the next administration. Read more here: CAEG_Press_Release_Candidates_Oppose_Kenosha_Casino_Oct_27_2026

In Wisconsin, Menominee tribal officials expressed optimism last year that the Trump administration would move forward their Kenosha casino project by lessening federal administrative hurdles. Tiffany and Crowley have both stated their opposition to the project – Tiffany saying he did not want to expand gaming at all in Wisconsin, Crowley saying it would divert money from the Potawatomi Casino & Hotel in Milwaukee. 10.21.26 MJS – Indigenous voters, who lean Democratic, could decide Wisconsin governor

Kenosha, WI – The Menominee Tribe’s 2023 economic impact study for its proposed Kenosha casino failed to account for the Ho-Chunk Nation’s Beloit Casino, set to open October 23, 2026, as Wisconsin’s second-largest casino. It will feature approximately 1,300 slot machines and 40 table games, operate 24/7, and compete for the same southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois market, with a hotel and conference center planned for fall 2027. READ MORE HERE: Tribe’s Economic Impact Study Ignores Open Ho-Chunk Beloit Casino and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2026 Contact: Lorri Pickens, lorri@citizensagainstgambling.com | 920-659-4489 CAEG to Menomonee Tribe: What Else Did You Miss? Last-Minute Change to Kenosha Casino Plan Raises New Questions About Environmental Review Kenosha, WI – A last-minute change to the Menominee Tribe’s proposed Kenosha casino plan raises new questions about the environmental review of the project and whether the public and federal officials have been given a complete picture of the proposal. The change occurred after the Tribe and...

The Environmental Assessment (EA) commissioned by the Menominee Tribe is now two years old and critically flawed. It completely ignores the major Hard Rock Casino expansion recently announced in Rockford, Illinois, as well as Ho Chunk $705M hotel and casino in Beloit. This outdated document fails to reflect current realities and should not be the basis for federal approval. Key concerns in brief: Outdated planning assumptions and land-use misalignment: EA relies on old data; the Master Plan Betrayal shows the...

In March of 2026, the Bureau of Indian Affairs formally invited state and local officials to submit written comments on this project under Section 20 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. That invitation remains open and urgent. State, county, and local officials, including the Governor of Wisconsin, Kenosha County, City of Kenosha, Town of Somers, Village of Pleasant Prairie, and all neighboring communities, should weigh in immediately and request a full Environmental Impact Statement to ensure Wisconsin citizens aren’t left...

The Menominee Tribe’s Environmental Assessment for the proposed Kenosha casino claims the project is safe and well-planned — but a closer look reveals major gaps that could permanently harm local neighborhoods. The original master plan never envisioned a massive 24-hour casino generating over 25,000 daily car trips in an area designed for quiet residential living and small-scale commercial uses. Thousands of new homes are being built nearby, yet the study ignores the expected drop in property values, along with severe...

That concern is now being sharpened by newly released correspondence from County Supervisor Laura Belsky, who says key documents and project analyses were being reviewed by county staff long before they were ever shared with the full County Board or the public. In a March 18 transparency request sent to Kerkman, county staff, municipal leaders, and the full County Board, Belsky said she had been asking for more than a year about traffic impacts, environmental review, infrastructure, and the project’s...

In its latest fact sheet on gambling, the WHO underlined the need for comprehensive and population-wide interventions to prevent and reduce gambling harms. It described banning advertising, sponsorship, and promotions as a necessary first step in tackling the problem. The organisation also advocated for stronger regulatory measures, including universal registration systems requiring binding loss limits and stricter controls on gambling products and availability. The WHO highlighted the prevalence of gambling disorders, which affect an estimated 1.2% of the world’s adult population,...

Dave Ramsey Sounds the Alarm on Gambling Addiction While many people are excited about the record-breaking numbers in sports betting, financial expert Dave Ramsey sees a big problem. “Sports betting isn’t just a little hobby—it’s an addiction that’s wrecking families and futures,” Ramsey recently tweeted. He pointed out that the ease of placing bets from a phone makes it dangerously simple to lose everything. “The industry is out of control, making it easier than ever to lose everything with just a few taps on...