This November’s ballot includes language for residents to vote on a new casino Arkansas is facing a significant decision about the future of casino gambling in the state. At the center of this debate is whether local residents or state-level voters should have the power to decide where new casinos are built. A group called
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Atlantic City Lawmakers Vow To Push Through Casino Smoking Ban
The GOP is determined to ban casino smoking despite a recent court ruling Lawmakers in Atlantic City are renewing efforts to ban smoking in the city’s casinos, with New Jersey Assembly Republicans stepping in to support the push. On Tuesday, Republican leaders expressed their readiness to provide the necessary votes to pass the legislation if
Argentine Lawmaker Introduces New Bill to Ban Online Casinos in Buenos Aires
This is the second time this year lawmakers strike out at online gambling in Argentina Argentine lawmaker Gabriel Solano has introduced a bill to ban online casinos in Buenos Aires, citing concerns over the increasing exposure of children to gambling. Solano, a City Legislator, raised the issue after receiving complaints from citizens worried about the
Thailand’s Casino Plans Now Include Three in Bangkok
The country’s new PM has confirmed plans to move forward with casino legalization Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is planning to boost the nation’s economy with an initiative that includes the development of seven integrated casino resorts. According to local media reports, three of these large-scale resorts are proposed to be located in Bangkok.
Missouri Casino To Be Decided by Voters in November
A judge approves a measure to put a casino vote on the ballot this year This November, Missouri voters will decide whether a new casino can be built at the Lake of the Ozarks after a legal dispute brought the issue back to the ballot. The proposal had initially been blocked when state officials, led
Ohio Senator Introduces Online Casino Bill
Ohio Senator Niraj Antani presented the bill as he wraps up his time in the chamber Ohio Senator Niraj Antani has introduced new legislation aiming to legalize online casino gaming in the state. Following the success of Ohio’s online sports betting market, the bill seeks to expand the range of online gambling options available to
Brazil Could Vote on Casino Bill This Week
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
Belgium Tightening Its Gaming Laws, Shifts Legal Age for All Forms of Gambling
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,
Atlantic City Casinos Win Fight Against Smoking Ban
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
Senate May Vote on Casinos in September
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
It Seems There’s No Chance of Success for NY Bill To Expedite Casino Licensing
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,
Ireland To Have New Gambling Legislation in Place by October
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