The government is going to delay taking further action until it better understands the industry Thailand’s government has decided to take a step back on its plans to legalize casino entertainment complexes, opting for more discussions with coalition members and stakeholders before moving forward. The proposal, spearheaded by the Pheu Thai-led administration, aims to establish
The casino claims there’s not enough interest to keep the poker room open The Sahara Las Vegas is making a shift away from poker by closing its poker room in mid-November. This decision will repurpose the poker area for additional slot machines as part of a new slot-focused space on the casino floor. Paul Hobson,
Legislators have decided to postpone the discussion due to the country’s political climate Brazil has once again delayed the vote on legalizing land-based casinos, along with other forms of gambling such as jogo de bicho and horse racing betting. The discussion has been postponed before, with an August vote originally expected. After the municipal elections
The Norfolk City Council has finally signed off on the casino project Construction on Norfolk, Virginia’s long-awaited waterfront casino can finally begin after years of delays. The Norfolk City Council recently gave final approval for the project’s development certificate, allowing the casino to move forward. This marks a significant milestone in a process that has
The state’s Supreme Court rejects a petition to block the upcoming vote, but questions remain The Arkansas Supreme Court has allowed part of a proposed anti-casino ballot measure to proceed, though its future remains uncertain as another key decision is still pending. The ballot initiative, known as Issue 2, aims to revoke a casino license
A change in the political landscape in Texas could bode well for gambling legislation According to industry insiders, Texas is on the path to legalizing commercial casino gambling, and it seems to be a matter of “when” rather than “if.” Advocates for this change, including Andy Abboud, SVP of Government Relations at Las Vegas Sands,
The government will have to review 45 changes following a public consultation Thailand is set to undergo a significant change in its casino legislation as the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has wrapped up public hearings on a proposed entertainment complex bill. The findings from these hearings are expected to be submitted to the Cabinet soon,
Residents are beginning to vote on Amendment 5, which would allow one more casino in the state Missouri voters are deciding on the possibility of adding a new casino to the state. The proposed measure, known as Amendment 5, aims to expand the number of casino licenses from 13 to 14, allowing for a new
John Thurston doesn’t want certain voters’ votes to be counted on a Pope County casino measure Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston is attempting to block a vote on a contentious casino issue in Pope County from appearing on the November ballot. The proposed Amendment 2, which would determine whether the county’s casino license should
A casino project for Petersburg is being voted on by area residents The future of a proposed casino in Petersburg, Virginia, is now in the hands of local voters. The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprises are pushing for a $1.4 billion development that would bring a Live!-branded casino resort to the city. The initial
Gaming regulators are exploring who can claim casino jackpots A new proposal in Nevada could bring changes to how some gamblers in Las Vegas are treated when it comes to jackpot wins. Currently, there’s a loophole that allows banned players to claim jackpot payouts even if they’ve been told to leave and stay away from
The casino giant could be the first to inaugurate a casino in Abu Dhabi MGM Resorts is taking significant steps toward expanding its operations into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by applying for a casino license in Abu Dhabi. This move, revealed by CEO Bill Hornbuckle at the Skift Global Forum 2024, marks MGM as
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