The Gaming Facility Location Board is closer to determining who may be eligible for a license New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is meeting for its final October session as it continues to evaluate applications for the state’s three available downstate casino licenses. The five-member panel has been holding weekly meetings this month, often
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Brazil Lawmaker Shows Optimism for Land-Based Casino Approval This Year
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
New York Mayoral Candidates Don’t Appear To Be Sold on Casinos
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,
Controversial Poker Player and Casino Owner Kicked off X
Ossi “Monarch” Ketola has had his personal and business accounts suspended Finnish poker player and online casino owner Ossi “Monarch” Ketola has been removed from X after both his personal and business accounts were suspended this week. Ketola, who owns the Duel Casino platform, announced the news during a Twitch livestream, saying he was surprised
New Japanese PM Could Help Bring More Casinos to the Country
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
Texas Legislature Could Be Shaped by the Casino Industry
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
New York City Casino Race Changes Following MGM’s Exit
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
Mexico Continues Working to Overhaul Gambling Legislation
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
New Casino Proposal in Virginia Faces Almost Guaranteed Defeat
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,
Romania the Latest Country To Explore Updates to Gambling Industry
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
Bally’s Warns Chicago Against Lifting Ban on Video Gambling
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
Texas Town Looks to Outlaw Certain Slot Machines
Waco, TX, doesn’t want eight-liner gambling machines in the city The city of Waco, TX, is preparing to vote on a proposal that would ban eight-liner gambling machines, devices that resemble slot machines and have long occupied a legal gray area in the state. The ordinance, set for its first reading during Monday’s city council











