Lobbyists opposing casino gambling have reportedly secured the signatures needed Thailand’s push to legalize casino gambling could soon be put to a public vote, following growing resistance from a coalition of civil groups. The Stop Gambling Foundation of Thailand, backed by over 200 local and national organizations, has submitted more than 53,900 signatures to the
The DCMS has released draft regulations aimed at modernizing the operation of physical casinos The UK’s land-based casino industry is preparing for major regulatory changes set to take effect on July 22. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has released draft regulations aimed at modernizing the operation of physical casinos, marking the most significant
A bill would give state tribes exclusive control over online casinos Lawmakers in Maine have advanced a bill that would give the state’s federally recognized tribes exclusive rights to run online casino games. The measure cleared the House of Representatives on June 12 by a vote of 85-59, with most Democrats in favor and Republicans
The New York City Council has approved the proposal, allowing it to continue in the running Bally’s Corp. took a giant step towards opening a casino in the Bronx after receiving crucial support from the New York City Council. The council on Wednesday authorized a rezoning resolution passage that keeps the $4 billion project in
The draft legislation left out key components that have the opposition in an uproar Sri Lanka’s proposed overhaul of its gambling sector is facing pushback from lawmakers and financial officials who say the current draft leaves critical loopholes unaddressed. The Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, still under consultation, is intended to set up an independent agency
An effort is underway to turn the region into a major gambling hub with over 60 casinos Northern Cyprus is preparing for a major expansion of its casino sector following a recent parliamentary decision to ease regulations on gambling operations. The new legislation, supported by Economy Minister Olgun Amcaoğlu, could double the number of casinos
A bill that would allow the state to enter into the online gambling market is still up for consideration Legislative action to legalize Virginia online casinos continues, with Senate Bill 827 still pending in the Committee on General Laws and Technology. If passed, the bill would be a major shift for the state by authorizing
There has been a lot of discussion about a recent $25/50 high-stakes poker hand, played by YouTuber Mariano and tournament crusher Kristen Foxen, in which both players flopped monster holdings on a KQJ rainbow board. Mariano, who raised from UTG+1, flopped the nuts with ATo. Foxen, who called from the big blind after four other
Virginia lawmakers find insurmountable resistance to the measure and don’t move forward A proposal to bring a casino to Fairfax County, Virginia, has been put on hold after facing strong pushback from residents and local leaders. The plan, centered around Senate Bill 675, aimed to let voters decide whether to approve a gaming venue in
The country will have its first land-based casino in a few years and wants to block iGaming Japan is moving forward with major legislative changes aimed at curbing gambling addiction and reshaping its approach to casino gaming. The country’s House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would prohibit both the operation and promotion of
SE Asia is rapidly becoming the gambling hub of the world Sri Lanka is moving closer to reshaping its gambling landscape, with a newly proposed bill that could bring major changes to how betting and gaming are regulated across the country. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently published a draft law that, if passed by parliament,
Australian state legislators are cracking down on casinos Australia is moving closer to integrating carded play into its gambling regulations, with Victoria leading the shift through newly passed legislation. On May 27, 2025, the Victorian Parliament approved the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, signaling a stronger push toward responsible gambling measures
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