Legislators are already taking sides on whether the state needs to add new casinos in 2025 Iowa’s 2025 legislative session promises a heated debate on gambling expansion. Lawmakers are divided on allowing new casinos, with concerns about existing casino revenue and potential benefits sparking disagreement. Representative Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) is leading the charge against new
The backing could signal renewed positive momentum for the bill The long-awaited legalization of casinos in Brazil might be edging closer to reality. A recent meeting between Senator Irajá Silvestre, Rapporteur of the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has yielded significant support for Bill 2,234/22, which proposes legalizing and regulating
The Racing Commission will start reviewing applications this week Casino hopefuls in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are gearing up for a potential new development. A joint application from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association is expected at the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) by the end of the month, marking the
The Rhode Island casino is getting an upgrade that it hopes will attract more poker players Bally’s Corporation and Maverick Gaming have joined forces to establish the Bally’s Maverick Poker Room at Bally’s Twin River Casino & Hotel in Lincoln, Rhode Island. This strategic partnership brings together Bally’s regional casino expertise with Maverick’s established presence
The move would reverse a previously announced decision to delay the vote Senator Irajá mentioned that discussions on the proposal have reached their conclusion and expressed confidence in having enough support to pass the text. He plans to seek assistance from Senator Davi Alcolumbre, chair of the Senate Constitution and Justice Committee, to engage with
The bill is closer to possibly being approved after considerable debate Brazilian Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco remarked on June 25 that a vote on the bill proposed to allow casinos, bingos, and jogo do bicho should be held after the parliamentary recess, which begins in August. “There’s no need to rush this. We can vote
State legislators will discuss a bill that, if approved, will allow local residents to decide on a casino Legislators in Virginia are preparing to re-introduce a proposal for Fairfax County residents to vote on a referendum to build a casino and conference center in Tysons. The proposal was submitted in Richmond early in the current
A revamped bill once again changes the timeline for when new casinos could be licensed Lawmakers in New York have already approved SB9673, but the downstate retail casino licensing process has yet to be accelerated. On June 24, Robert Williams, Executive Director of the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), said the regulator would wait
Legislation that will legalize casinos in Brazil already has the support of the country’s leader President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on June 21 that he intends to sign legislation to approve legalized casinos and games of chance, such as bingo and jogo do bicho, in Brazil. However, he’s not convinced that the bill
The country’s government is closer to approving the rules to allow casinos for the first time Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat recently announced that a report regarding the proposal to legalize casinos in the country will be available in three to four weeks for cabinet review. The final draft of the bill to authorize
The approval pushes the bill forward after considerable delays and opposition The Senate Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) has finally approved a bill to allow gambling activities such as casinos, bingo, and Jogo do bicho in Brazil by a 14-12 vote. The proposal specifies criteria for analyzing and regulating gaming activity. It also defines the
Lawmakers didn’t reach a decision before the end of the session, but it’s still on the table The effort to end Rhode Island’s current indoor smoking ban exemption at its two retail casinos was briefly revived on the last day of the 2024 legislative session. Casino workers and public health supporters hope this will extend
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