The government is officially putting the plans on hold amid public resistance and political scandals Thailand’s initiative to legalize casinos and entertainment complexes has come to an abrupt halt for 2025. Just recently, the Thai cabinet decided to withdraw a draft law intended to establish a regulated gambling industry. The government cited the need for
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Controversy surrounding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra could be the breaking point Thailand’s plans to move forward with casino development are facing serious uncertainty following the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra by the Constitutional Court. The situation has sparked renewed efforts from opposition parties and civil society groups to derail the Entertainment Complex Bill, a
The country’s gambling industry is now looking for operators New Zealand is taking formal steps to regulate its online casino industry with the introduction of the Online Casino Gambling Bill to Parliament on June 30. Spearheaded by Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, the proposed legislation would end years of grey-market activity and bring
Legislators have approved a bill to allow state casinos to install unlimited numbers of VLTs Casinos in New Hampshire have officially been granted the authority to significantly expand their operations under new legislation signed into law on June 30 by Governor Kelly Ayotte. House Bill 2 (HB 2), now in effect, removes the cap on
The country could be just steps away from legalizing casino gambling Sri Lanka has lifted its long-standing ban on importing casino slot machines, signaling a key step toward a more structured and legalized gambling industry. The move, approved by the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), reflects a shift in the government’s approach to gambling—from restriction
In a recent video, ACR Poker featured online poker pro Enrico Camosci in his first-ever appearance at the prestigious Triton Poker Series $25K event in Monte Carlo, and boy did he show up in a big way. Camosci ended up final-tabling the event, where he pulled off one of the sickest bluffs of the year. As
Increased public resistance to legalized casinos has forced the government to react Thailand’s push to legalize casino gambling has been slowed down following growing public concern. The government, led by the Pheu Thai Party, has opted to move the proposed casino-entertainment bill to the bottom of its legislative agenda, signaling a significant delay in plans
Bally’s Corp.’s two casinos in the state will have to go virtually smoke-free in two years Rhode Island lawmakers have passed a bill that will limit indoor smoking at the state’s two casinos, marking a key moment in a long-running debate over worker health and casino policy. The legislation, passed in the final hours of
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One legislator is determined to prevent the return of casinos to Brazil A bill aimed at legalizing land-based casinos in Brazil is facing strong resistance from Senator Eduardo Girão, who argues it would open the door to more crime and social harm. Girão has consistently opposed gambling expansion in the country and has spoken out
A pair of bills that could expand gambling in the state are to be discussed next week Massachusetts lawmakers are preparing for round two of negotiations that will determine whether or not the state is the next to legalize online casino gaming. Senate Bill 235 and House Bill 332, sponsored by Sen. Paul Feeney and
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