Senator Irajá thinks there’s still enough time to advance the controversial bill Brazil’s casino legalization debate is heating up again, with Senator Irajá expressing renewed confidence that a bill to authorize land-based casinos could pass before the end of the year. The senator, who serves as the rapporteur for the Casinos Bill, met recently with
None of the mayors seemed supportive during an event in Queens this week New York City’s mayoral race wrapped up its final debate this week, and one topic drew mixed reactions from all three candidates — the city’s casino plans. During the 90-minute event at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Queens, candidates Zohran Mamdani,
Sanae Takaichi was sworn in as PM this week, and a pro-casino stance could bring changes Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, could breathe new life into the country’s long-delayed casino resort plans. Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan, took office this week after forming a coalition between her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and
The Windy City could expand its gambling footprint to increase city revenue Chicago officials are exploring new ways to boost city revenue through gambling, with fresh discussions centered on bringing slot machines to O’Hare and Midway Airports. During City Council budget hearings, Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski revealed that Bally’s, the company developing Chicago’s first
The changes come on the heels of a massive tax increase implemented months ago Colombia has introduced new tax rules that redefine how gaming operators handle bonuses offered to players. The country’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, detailed the updated structure following the government’s earlier decision to apply a Value Added Tax (VAT) on gambling deposits. The
A lawmaker has introduced a bill that would create a new gaming regulator Mexico’s government is moving closer to overhauling its gambling industry after a new proposal was submitted to the Chamber of Deputies this week. The initiative, introduced by Federal Deputy Ricardo Mejía Berdeja of Coahuila, seeks to replace the country’s outdated 1947 gambling
An upcoming election could change the state’s direction, and casinos are involved The upcoming special election for Texas Senate District 9, located just north of Fort Worth, has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over casino gambling in the state. The race to fill the seat vacated by Senator Kelly Hancock is attracting unusual
Only three contenders remain for three potential casino licenses The competition for New York City’s limited casino licenses has shifted following MGM Resorts International’s decision to withdraw from the race. MGM announced that it would no longer pursue a full casino conversion for its Empire City property in Yonkers, citing changing economic conditions and revised
The country is revamping its gambling laws, including those for land-based casinos Mexico is moving ahead with a major update to its gambling laws, aiming to replace regulations that have remained largely untouched since 1947. Deputy Ricardo Mejía recently introduced a bill before the Chamber of Deputies that seeks to modernize the Federal Law of
The Fairfax County project faces overwhelming opposition from local groups A new proposal to bring a casino to Northern Virginia appears all but certain to fail, with overwhelming opposition from residents, civic leaders, and local organizations. Recent polling shows that most Fairfax County voters reject the idea of a Las Vegas-style resort in their community,
The goal is to use gambling as a way to attract tourism Romania is preparing for another round of gambling reforms as lawmakers seek to align the industry more closely with the country’s tourism goals. The right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) has introduced a bill that would require gambling venues to operate
The Illinois city wants to allow video gambling in order to boost its coffers Bally’s Corporation has issued a firm warning to Chicago lawmakers. It claims that lifting the city’s long-standing ban on video gambling could cost the city millions in revenue and hundreds of casino jobs. The company, which operates the temporary Medinah Temple
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