Lawmakers might be on the verge of bringing back legalized casinos Brazil may be on the edge of a significant decision that could reshape its gambling landscape. The Senate is expected to vote soon on a long-debated bill that would legalize land-based gambling, including casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and betting on horse racing. This
The country makes the minimum age for all forms of gambling 21 Belgium is tightening its gambling regulations, raising the minimum age for all forms of gambling to 21. This change, which came into effect in February 2024, aligns the age requirement for sports betting, arcades, and bingo with that of physical casinos. The shift,
A state judge has ruled in favor of casinos, but proponents of the ban promise to continue fight Atlantic City’s casinos scored a significant victory on Friday when a judge ruled that smoking can continue on the casino floors. This decision offers a measure of relief to the city’s nine casinos, which have been struggling
The chamber is being pushed into voting on the subject instead of waiting until later this year The Brazilian Senate is getting ready for a potentially significant vote on legalizing casinos by the end of September. Senator Irajá Abreu is leading the push to finalize and vote on Bill 2,234/22, which aims to update Brazil’s
A bill that would have forced an expedited licensing timeline will die in two days Efforts to expedite the licensing process for downstate casinos in New York appear to be facing significant challenges. A bill passed earlier this summer by New York lawmakers aimed to accelerate the process and bring more transparency to it. However,
The government is putting the final touches on its biggest gambling reforms to date Ireland is set to introduce new gambling legislation by October, despite ongoing lobbying efforts from the betting industry. Justice Minister James Browne, who spearheaded the Gambling Regulation Bill in 2022, confirmed that a final vote on the proposals is expected to
A push by a local cardroom for new gambling laws has proved successful Tulare County, California, is set to see significant changes in its gaming industry following a recent decision by the Board of Supervisors to update the county’s gambling ordinance. This move, which was approved unanimously, will allow casinos in the county’s unincorporated areas
A Senate committee is reportedly going to get the ball rolling on iGaming legalization discussions Louisiana is potentially moving closer to potentially legalizing online casinos, with a Senate committee set to begin a detailed study in October. The committee will focus on understanding the advantages, challenges, and best practices surrounding iGaming, as the state considers
The state currently has different agencies controlling different aspects of gambling Virginia is considering changes to how it regulates its growing gambling industry, which has expanded rapidly in recent years. Lawmakers are discussing the possibility of establishing a centralized regulatory body, the Virginia Gaming Commission, to oversee the state’s diverse gaming activities. This new entity
Brazil is advancing online and land-based gaming options, leading to greater scrutiny of the market The Brazilian government is stepping up efforts to combat the black market in gambling as the country prepares to launch its regulated betting market on January 1, 2025. With concerns arising over the proliferation of offshore gambling websites, the government
Nebraska lawmakers are wrapping up a special session without touching gambling or betting Nebraska recently missed an important opportunity to legalize online gaming or sports betting, a move that could have significantly impacted the state’s economy and gambling landscape. As the new NFL season approaches, the state’s residents will continue to be restricted to in-person
A federal ban on gambling advertising is possible and would follow calls appearing in other countries The push to ban gambling advertisements in Argentina is gaining momentum now that the country’s Ombudsman introduced a proposal in Congress to enforce federal-level restrictions. This proposal aims to unify the diverse regulations across Argentina’s provinces, calling for a
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