A bill making its way through the New Hampshire Legislature would allow local towns and municipalities to decide if they want casinos in their area.House Bill 737, a bipartisan bill with eight sponsors, was introduced in January and passed the House in late March. It already had its first Senate com
The Thai government is accelerating the legalization process of the gambling industry, with the entertainment complex bill expected to be submitted to the parliament for deliberation on April 9. Despite some opposition, the government remains firm in its push, emphasizing that this is not only to pr
Nikom Boonwiset, vice-chairman of the special committee, said the cities were selected for their tourism potential.Thailand.- Nikom Boonwiset, vice-chairman of a special committee overseeing Thailand’s proposed casino legislation, has said that Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, and Phuket could become
The gambling industry in Southeast Asia has shown a diversified development trend in recent years, with each country having its own characteristics in terms of policy regulations, market size, and development trends. Next, let's take a look at the current state of gambling development in Southeast A
First up, an update about Senate leader Phil Berger’s reelection plans, and what he says about the prospects for casino legislation…Last week, when he was asked about his reelection plans by our Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, Berger said he continues to enjoy serving in the Senate but didn’t want to “pre
Lawmakers deciding on a controversial bill to develop a casino and entertainment complex in Tysons Corner tabled a decision Wednesday after House leadership moved the bill between House committees for consideration.Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell’s Senate Bill 982 would have added Fairfax Coun
A proposed five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa will not be passed into law, a key legislator said Tuesday, clearing the way for state regulators to decide later this week on a proposal for a new casino in Cedar Rapids.Iowa Sen. Ken Rozenboom, a Republican from Oskaloosa, annou
Members of the Council of State have not yet agreed on what proportion of complexes casinos would be able to occupy.Thailand.- The Council of State (CoS) has not yet determined the percentage of the casino component should integrated resorts be legalised. CoS secretary-general Pakorn Nilprapunt said
Decatur is in line to be the site of a horse racing track with a casino under legislation in the works in the state Capitol.The legislation, which has yet to be filed, would specifically authorize an organization license for harness racing in Macon County.Though the license would technically be open
Lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri are pushing for legislation to ban smoking in state-owned casinos starting in 2025, citing public health concerns and the growing momentum of smoke-free workplace policies. The proposed measures, backed by advocacy group Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEAS
There is a renewed effort in Brazil to hold a key vote on the land-based gambling reforms bill before the end of the year. As reported by Senado Noticias, the president of the Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, hopes to put the bill on the Senate Plenary’s voting agenda next Wednesday, December 4. If no vo
Missouri voters narrowly defeated Amendment 5 on Tuesday, ending a proposal to establish a casino on the Osage River near the Bagnell Dam at the Lake of the Ozarks. The amendment, which required statewide approval to move forward, was voted down by a 52% to 48% margin, per the Missouri secretary of
Maryland’s six casinos generated $160.5 million in gaming revenue in October 2024, marking a modest increase of 0.4% over the same period last year, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. The slight rise, totaling an additional $712,557, reflects the state’s ongoing strength in the casino sector
The casino industry has high hopes for the 2025 Texas legislative session in turning the state into the one of the last remaining strongholds without legalized gaming.The session at G2E “Forecasting Texas Gaming Legislation: Predictions for 2025,” featured Andy Abboud, senior vice president of gover
The major North American companies have projects in their portfolios to advance new business developments should Bill 2.234/22 be approved.Brazil.- Las Vegas casinos MGM Grand and Caesars Palace are close to obtaining a license to operate in the online betting sector in Brazil. Additionally, Hard Ro
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