PM Anutin Charnvirakul has repeatedly expressed his opposition to the plans Thailand’s path toward casino legalization appears to have come to a halt with the appointment of Anutin Charnvirakul as the country’s new Prime Minister. The 59-year-old leader of the Bhumjaithai Party was elected on September 5 after securing 311 votes in parliament, comfortably surpassing
A court has determined that language used to request a referendum was illegal Ecuador’s push to bring back casinos has hit another roadblock after the country’s constitutional court struck down a referendum question tied to their reopening. The decision complicates President Daniel Noboa’s efforts to revive the industry, which has been banned since 2011. Earlier
The country’s plans to expand its gambling industry online aren’t welcome by sports organizations The New Zealand government’s proposed Online Casino Gambling Bill is facing mounting criticism from more than 50 sporting organizations, who fear the legislation could slash vital funding streams that keep local clubs and programs alive. Introduced in July by Internal Affairs
The executive director of the UKGC has confirmed that more changes are coming The UK is pressing ahead with a wide-ranging overhaul of its casino and gambling sector, with regulators making clear that operators should expect continued scrutiny. At the Peers for Gambling Reform Summit in Westminster, Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller described the
Keene, NH, is planning to allow its only gaming facility to expand Keene, New Hampshire, is moving forward with plans that could reshape its local entertainment scene. On Tuesday, the city’s zoning board approved waivers that clear the way for Revo Casino, the town’s only charitable gaming facility, to relocate from Emerald Street to a
Gambling opponent Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick plans on seeking re-election The already long-shot hopes for legalized casinos and sports betting in Texas have dimmed further after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his bid for another four-year term. Patrick has long stood against gambling expansion, and his continued presence in office all but guarantees that new
Rep. Robert Davis has announced plans to reintroduce online casino legislation A push to modernize Wyoming’s gambling laws is picking up momentum, with Rep. Robert Davis announcing plans to reintroduce online casino legislation this fall. While previous efforts to legalize the industry have failed, new research highlighting potential economic benefits has given lawmakers fresh incentive
The ouster is the death blow for the country’s attempt at legalizing casinos Thailand’s push to legalize casinos has come to an abrupt halt following the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office. Recently, the country’s Constitutional Court voted 6-3 to oust her for ethical misconduct, a decision that also led to the dismissal
Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming lobby for legalized casinos in Georgia Casino giants are making their case for a future in Georgia, where the question of legalized gambling continues to resurface. Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming executives recently spoke before the Georgia House of Representatives study committee on gaming, voicing strong support for potential casino
The No Fairfax Casino Coalition still doesn’t want a casino, but believes a regulator is necessary The No Fairfax Casino Coalition (NFCC), a group that has long opposed casino development in Northern Virginia, has announced its backing for the creation of a Virginia Gaming Commission. While the coalition remains firmly against any effort to bring
Previous attempts to put the law back on the books have failed Las Vegas officials and hospitality leaders are weighing whether to bring back a special court system dedicated to handling crime on the Strip. The idea centers on reviving the Resort Corridor Court, which operated between 2023 and 2024 before being dissolved. Supporters argue
Public pressure over the state of gambling in the country has lawmakers taking action Greece is preparing a sweeping reform of its gambling laws in an effort to curb the country’s thriving black-market sector, which government officials say is draining public revenue and fueling social risks. Finance and Economy Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis confirmed that his
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