The legislation would need to be voted on before the end of July to keep the momentum going After decades of stalled efforts, Brazil may finally see movement on a long-debated proposal to legalize land-based gambling. Senator Irajá, the rapporteur for the bill, says the legislation is now ready for a full Senate vote, which
Increased public resistance to legalized casinos has forced the government to react Thailand’s push to legalize casino gambling has been slowed down following growing public concern. The government, led by the Pheu Thai Party, has opted to move the proposed casino-entertainment bill to the bottom of its legislative agenda, signaling a significant delay in plans
The renewed discussions don’t mean that online gambling is coming this year Lawmakers in Massachusetts are once again considering whether to legalize online casino gaming, following renewed calls from industry leaders to regulate a market they argue is already thriving, just illegally. On Monday, the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a
The state is enacting a series of laws that target the gambling space Hawaii lawmakers are pushing forward with a new set of bills aimed at reshaping the state’s strict stance on gambling, focusing on enforcement rather than legalization for now. Honolulu officials recently passed Bills 11, 12, and 13, each designed to give law
One legislator is determined to prevent the return of casinos to Brazil A bill aimed at legalizing land-based casinos in Brazil is facing strong resistance from Senator Eduardo Girão, who argues it would open the door to more crime and social harm. Girão has consistently opposed gambling expansion in the country and has spoken out
The legislative session will end soon, with several gambling-related bills still on the table Brazil’s Senate is facing a tight timeline to vote on a long-delayed bill that would legalize land-based gambling across the country. With the legislative recess scheduled for July, Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has reportedly informed party leaders that Bill PL 2,234/2022
A pair of bills that could expand gambling in the state are to be discussed next week Massachusetts lawmakers are preparing for round two of negotiations that will determine whether or not the state is the next to legalize online casino gaming. Senate Bill 235 and House Bill 332, sponsored by Sen. Paul Feeney and
Lobbyists opposing casino gambling have reportedly secured the signatures needed Thailand’s push to legalize casino gambling could soon be put to a public vote, following growing resistance from a coalition of civil groups. The Stop Gambling Foundation of Thailand, backed by over 200 local and national organizations, has submitted more than 53,900 signatures to the
The DCMS has released draft regulations aimed at modernizing the operation of physical casinos The UK’s land-based casino industry is preparing for major regulatory changes set to take effect on July 22. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has released draft regulations aimed at modernizing the operation of physical casinos, marking the most significant
A bill would give state tribes exclusive control over online casinos Lawmakers in Maine have advanced a bill that would give the state’s federally recognized tribes exclusive rights to run online casino games. The measure cleared the House of Representatives on June 12 by a vote of 85-59, with most Democrats in favor and Republicans
The draft legislation left out key components that have the opposition in an uproar Sri Lanka’s proposed overhaul of its gambling sector is facing pushback from lawmakers and financial officials who say the current draft leaves critical loopholes unaddressed. The Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, still under consultation, is intended to set up an independent agency
An effort is underway to turn the region into a major gambling hub with over 60 casinos Northern Cyprus is preparing for a major expansion of its casino sector following a recent parliamentary decision to ease regulations on gambling operations. The new legislation, supported by Economy Minister Olgun Amcaoğlu, could double the number of casinos
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