The Philippine House of Representatives recently officially passed Resolution No. 106, announcing the restart of the "Quad-Committee" investigation, focusing on highly sensitive issues such as offshore gaming (POGO), illegal drugs, extrajudicial killings, and government procurement corruption, aimin
Facing the continuous increase in gambling tax burden in Illinois, online gambling giant DraftKings announced that from September 1, 2025, a transaction fee of $0.50 per bet will be charged for all mobile and online betting in the state. This new policy follows in the footsteps of competitor FanDuel
The much-anticipated legislative debate in Alabama appears to have been reignited following the submission of two competing proposals to legalize sports betting ahead of the impending congressional deadline.Perhaps most notable was House Bill 490, filed by Rep. Jeremy Gray. This bill was referred to
The gambling and lottery bill in the Alabama State House was introduced and quickly shot down, making the latest version its quickest and most uneventful sequel to date.But unlike a campy horror flick that keeps coming back, the sponsor of this bill is convinced this issue has finally run its course
Two Republican state lawmakers from Niagara County say they want to ensure casino funds keep flowing to local entities previously guaranteed gaming revenue under state legislation that expired more than a year ago.During a press conference on Friday at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, state Se
According to the legislative initiative, the proliferation of illegal machines "has aggravated the social and economic situation of the inhabitants".Mexico.- Deputy Zulma Verenice Guerrero Cázares, from the Democratic Unity of Coahuila (UDC), presented a proposal to modify the state Penal Code, spe
The provider will showcase its diverse portfolio in Mexico at booth A8, on November 26 and 27.Press release.- Pragmatic Play will be presented at GAT Caribe Cancún in November. In this way, the provider continues to increase its presence in Latin America and Central America.The event, which will ta
Beginning next week, Iowa lawmakers are expected to again consider a moratorium blocking the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission from awarding new gaming licenses in Iowa, which would thwart Cedar Rapids casino backers’ hopes for a new $275 million facility.Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, chair of the
A draft law that will if passed legalise casino gaming across the country has been approved by Thailand’s Cabinet and will now be sent to parliament for deliberation, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.According to The Bangkok Post, the draft bill on entertainment complexes was passed on Monday w
An Indiana State Senator who represents Huntington, Grant, and Wabash counties has filed a bill that would move a casino from southern Indiana to New Haven in Allen County.Sen. Andy Zay, introduced Senate Bill 293 last week. Plans to move the Rising Star Casino, operated by Full House Resorts, surfa
A legislative review council in Finland has called for more detail on whether the new gambling framework could increase gambling harms and what impact that could have on healthcare capabilities in the country.The council, called Lainsäädännön arviointineuvosto, reviews pending legislation in the cou
Lower credit scores, increased bankruptcies, more debt sent to collections, and more incidents of domestic violence tied to local team losses.That’s what Minnesotans would be inviting if the Legislature legalizes sports betting, according to authors of recent studies on wagers, who appeared at a hea
A new bill introduced in the U.S. House seeks to ban election wagering, arguing that the activity incentivizes bad actors to interfere with elections. The push comes after online wagering operators legally accepted millions in bets on the 2024 election. The effort is spearheaded by two members of Or
After intense competition, Cypriot lawmakers approved a bill that raises the tax rate for licensed gambling operators from 3% of net income to 4.5%.These additional funds are intended to support football clubs and their youth academies, and will be managed and distributed by the Cyprus Sports Organi
Robert Ace Barbers, the chairman of the House Quadripartite Committee and the representative of the second district of North Surigao, stated that the hearings on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) will continue in the future and will not end immediately."In fact, I previously announced that
The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa celebrated its 20th anniversary on Dec. 10 with fireworks, limited-edition commemorative gaming chips and celebrity appearances as it kicked off a year-long party.“Our 20th anniversary is a significant milestone, and we’ve pulled out all the stops to celebrate wit
