The changes will allow certain casinos and gaming venues to adjust their operations Nevada’s gaming regulators have signed off on major changes to the state’s rules governing private gaming rooms, often called salons. The Nevada Gaming Commission voted unanimously after nearly a year of debate between regulators and industry leaders. The goal of the revisions
More rejections and approvals are narrowing the field of possible contenders for a license The competition for New York’s downstate casino licenses has narrowed, with Metropolitan Park in Queens securing unanimous approval from its Community Advisory Committee. The $8 billion proposal, backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International, calls for a casino
Some lawmakers have raised concerns about the plans being considered Finland’s long-discussed gambling reform may not move forward as quickly as planned after the Constitutional Committee raised concerns about the draft legislation. The committee reviewed the proposed Gambling Act, set to take effect in 2027, and found issues with several provisions that must be clarified
Additional casinos could see approval to allow locals to gamble on their gaming floors Vietnam is weighing plans to broaden its casino pilot program, potentially granting more locals the chance to participate in regulated gaming. At present, Vietnamese citizens can legally gamble only at a single casino on Phu Quoc Island. The Ministry of Finance
Empire City casino and Resorts World survive one of the few remaining tests Two major casino projects in New York have cleared an important hurdle in the state’s competitive licensing race. On Thursday, Empire City Casino in Yonkers, operated by MGM Resorts, and Resorts World at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens both received unanimous backing from
The new government opposes casino legalization, but may allow the public to decide Thailand’s Senate has formally rejected the country’s latest casino initiative, but lawmakers left the door open for future discussions by recommending that any attempt at legalization be decided through a public referendum. The move effectively ends the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill introduced
Local leaders have now rejected all three casino proposals for Manhattan Manhattan’s hopes of landing a casino project have taken another blow after the proposed Freedom Plaza development was rejected this week. The $11 billion plan, led by the Soloviev Group with Mohegan as the designated casino operator, aimed to transform six acres near the
The country is implementing a number of changes to its gambling framework Ireland’s long-awaited Gambling Regulation Bill is set to be finalized before the end of the month, marking a significant shift in how the industry will be overseen. Minister of State for Legal Reform James Browne confirmed that the legislation, described as one of
A government restructuring isn’t over, and this could provide a new path for casino legalization Thailand’s push to legalize integrated casino resorts through the Entertainment Complex Bill appeared to stall earlier this year, but some industry observers believe the initiative could still make a comeback. Speaking at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Lau Kok Keng,
As the voting process to choose casino candidates in New York begins, some aren’t making the cut Two high-profile casino bids in Manhattan were knocked out of contention this week after local advisory committees voted against their advancement, narrowing the race for up to three downstate New York licenses. On Wednesday morning, both Caesars Palace
The government is introducing a “cybersecurity shield” to block unlicensed sites Italy is rolling out new digital defenses to protect its gambling industry, with a strong emphasis on stopping illegal online activity. The government plans to introduce a “cybersecurity shield” as part of its upcoming Budget Law, aiming to prevent public internet devices in venues
Pushback is mounting for the Caesars-backed casino proposal A new casino proposal for New York City has stirred strong opposition, with the fight centered on one of the city’s most famous locations: Times Square. The $5.4 billion Caesars Palace Times Square project, backed by SL Green, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation, would transform the office
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