The Gaming Facility Location Board greenlights Bally’s, Resorts World and Hard Rock projects New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended approving all three downstate casino licenses, signaling a major expansion of the city’s gaming landscape. The board voted in favor of Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park plan in Queens, an expansion of Resorts World at
The Gaming Facility Location Board is close to making its final decisions New York’s long-running race for downstate casino licenses is approaching a major milestone. On Monday, the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board will vote on which applicants should advance to receive one of the highly coveted gaming licenses. Although three licenses are available, the
A new measure seeks to make running illegal gambling operations in the state more difficult Florida officials are pushing for tougher penalties on illegal gambling operations, arguing that current misdemeanor charges are not strong enough to deter offenders. Attorney General James Uthmeier urged lawmakers to elevate unlicensed gambling offenses to felonies after another major case
Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe sees value in allowing the city to add a casino Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe is working to rally support behind a proposed racino project she believes could boost the city’s economy and help revive Illinois’ struggling horse racing industry. The plan calls for a privately funded complex combining a
The plan also includes housing, grocery options, and restaurants A Pittsburgh-based developer is seeking local support for a casino project near the planned new stadium for the Washington Commanders, bringing fresh debate to an already complex redevelopment effort. The proposal surfaced during an ANC 7 neighborhood meeting last week, where Chatman Holdings described the casino
The organized opposition had made it clear that any casino plan will face a difficult road Northern Virginia’s long-running casino debate is heating up again, and this time the pushback is growing louder. Fairfax County has been floated for several years as a possible site for a commercial casino, backed mainly by state Sen. David
The latest bill seeks changes to responsible gambling controls Brazil’s lawmakers are preparing yet another proposal aimed at reshaping the country’s fast-growing gambling market. The newest initiative, introduced by government leader José Guimarães in the Chamber of Deputies, focuses specifically on creating a National Strategy to Combat Gambling Addiction. It reflects rising political concern over
If the bill is introduced on schedule, next year will determine whether Austria transitions to a more open gambling environment Austria’s governing coalition is preparing to introduce a major overhaul of the country’s gambling laws before the end of the year, setting up a new regulatory landscape ahead of several key license expirations. According to
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is closer to finalizing key changes to how casinos operate Mexico is preparing a major overhaul of the laws that govern casinos and online gambling, aiming to close long-standing loopholes and bring the country’s rules in line with today’s digital reality. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her administration is drafting a
Despite being active in iGaming, Wynn wants to stop gambling expansion in the state A new push to expand online gambling in Massachusetts has sparked an unexpected showdown, placing Encore Boston Harbor operator Wynn Resorts on the same side as long-standing critics of gaming growth. Wynn didn’t speak at the recent legislative hearing on proposed
Several states are considering mandatory carded play, which forces limits and restrictions Victoria has officially taken a major step toward reshaping its gambling landscape, passing the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. Approved on May 27, and now updated with new language, the reform sets the stage for stricter oversight of gaming
The move comes as the country has vowed to change its dependence on land-based gaming Mexican authorities have shut down 13 casinos following allegations that the venues were part of a large money-laundering network that moved millions of dollars out of the country. Officials announced the closures on Wednesday, describing the operation as the result
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