The future of legalized casinos in Brazil remains uncertain, with the bill still awaiting its turn on the plenary agenda Brazil’s long-running debate over legalizing casinos and bingo halls hit another pause this week after the Senate rejected a request to fast-track the proposal. Lawmakers voted 36 to 28 against granting urgency to Bill 2.234/2022,
Category: Gambling Legislation
Virginia City of Roanoke Paying Big To Find Support for Casino
The effort faces a long uphill climb as the debate over the casino’s merits continues City leaders in Roanoke are spending significant money to build momentum for a casino proposal, even as resistance continues to mount at both the local and state levels. The city has hired Richmond-based Two Capitols Consulting, agreeing to pay the
New York Approves Three Casino Proposals for New York City
The approvals stem from a 2013 voter-backed amendment that allowed up to three downstate casinos New York has taken a major step toward expanding casino gaming in the city after state regulators approved three full-scale casino proposals in Queens and the Bronx. The State Gaming Commission signed off on the projects Monday, closing out a
North Carolina Could Soon See Fourth Casino
If approved, the decision would reshape tribal relations and casino gaming in the state North Carolina could be on track to add a fourth casino if a long-running push for tribal recognition clears a major hurdle in Washington. The Lumbee Tribe may soon gain full federal status, a move that would open the door to
Virginia Senator To Refile Legislation for Casino in Tysons Next Year
Fairfax County leaders have tried to halt local casino initiatives A Virginia lawmaker plans to revive a proposal next year that would give Fairfax County voters a chance to decide on a casino in Tysons. Sen. Scott Surovell said he will refile legislation when the 2026 General Assembly session opens in January, after a similar
Vietnam Could Relax Casino Gambling Laws
The country may reduce restrictions regarding proof of financial capability Vietnam is considering easing its casino gambling rules, potentially giving more local citizens access to an industry long restricted to foreign visitors. A new draft decree from the Ministry of Finance proposes replacing the current 2017 framework with updated guidelines designed to remove administrative obstacles
Virginia Casino Effort Stalls as Fairfax County Supervisors Reject Proposal
With local opposition now on record, any future casino proposal will likely face an uphill battle Efforts to bring a casino to Fairfax County hit another roadblock this week after local leaders formally pushed back against the idea. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to oppose a proposed casino development that has been
Massachusetts gambling reforms get the support of Penn Entertainment
The state’s push for expanding its gambling market finds more backing Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a major shift in the state’s gambling landscape, and one of the region’s biggest operators is signaling conditional support. PENN Entertainment, which owns Plainridge Park Casino, has backed an effort to legalize online casinos—so long as digital platforms are required
City Leaders in Roanoke, VA, Get Behind Casino Initiative
The city is pushing to host a casino despite recent setbacks in the process City leaders in Roanoke, Virginia, are signaling strong interest in bringing a casino resort to the region, even though the city cannot authorize such a project on its own. This week, the Roanoke City Council approved its list of legislative priorities
New Florida Bill Seeks Further Restrictions to Gambling Market
The bill goes further in setting stricter guidelines over the state’s gambling market Florida lawmakers are considering a wide-ranging proposal that would further restrict gambling options outside of the Seminole Tribe’s offerings. House Bill 591, introduced by Rep. Berny Jacque, seeks to tighten oversight of gaming statewide and redefine internet gambling to include any chance-based
Virginia City Leaders Working To Block Casino Development
Leaders in Tysons are determined to block any effort to bring a casino to the city Virginia officials are stepping up efforts to halt a proposed casino project in Tysons, signaling the strongest political pushback since the idea surfaced in early 2023. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is preparing to vote on its 2026
Indiana Proposing Changes to Casino Locations
A new legislative effort would allow a casino in Allen County Indiana lawmakers are weighing major changes to where casinos can operate, with new legislation opening the door for a gaming license in Allen County — home to Fort Wayne, the state’s second-largest city. A bill introduced by Rep. Chad Snow would require the Indiana











