The organized opposition had made it clear that any casino plan will face a difficult road Northern Virginia’s long-running casino debate is heating up again, and this time the pushback is growing louder. Fairfax County has been floated for several years as a possible site for a commercial casino, backed mainly by state Sen. David
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is closer to finalizing key changes to how casinos operate Mexico is preparing a major overhaul of the laws that govern casinos and online gambling, aiming to close long-standing loopholes and bring the country’s rules in line with today’s digital reality. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her administration is drafting a
Several states are considering mandatory carded play, which forces limits and restrictions Victoria has officially taken a major step toward reshaping its gambling landscape, passing the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. Approved on May 27, and now updated with new language, the reform sets the stage for stricter oversight of gaming
The move comes as the country has vowed to change its dependence on land-based gaming Mexican authorities have shut down 13 casinos following allegations that the venues were part of a large money-laundering network that moved millions of dollars out of the country. Officials announced the closures on Wednesday, describing the operation as the result
Las Vegas Sands-backed John Huffman failed to succeed in the Senate race Efforts to bring casino gambling to Texas hit another roadblock after last week’s special election in Senate District 9, where casino-backed candidate John Huffman failed to advance to the runoff. Huffman, a Republican and former mayor of Southlake, finished third behind Democrat Taylor
The Virginia city inaugurates its temporary casino, but gaming options are limited Norfolk’s long-awaited casino has finally opened its doors, five years after local voters approved the project. The new venue, called The Interim Gaming Hall, is a temporary facility located next to Harbor Park baseball stadium. It offers a modest start to casino gaming
Zohran Mamdani is concerned about the social impact of gambling, but supports Kalshi New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has made it clear that he is skeptical about expanding casino development in the city. While his position doesn’t amount to outright opposition, it signals potential challenges for the state’s ongoing efforts to approve new
The Senate race for Texas Senate District 9 may play a key role in the future of Texas gambling A special election in Tarrant County for Texas Senate District 9 has unexpectedly become a key moment in the Lone Star State’s long-running debate over casino gambling. The race, triggered by the resignation of Republican Senator
The goal is to attract more tourism and tourist dollars City and state leaders in Indianapolis are reviving discussions about bringing a casino to the downtown area, a move that could significantly reshape the city’s tourism and entertainment economy. The proposal, still in its early stages, has backing from Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration and several
The money will likely be a major incentive when the final license decisions are announced The competition for New York’s downstate casino licenses is heating up as Resorts World New York City announced a $2.5 billion commitment to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The pledge, covering the years 2026 through 2029, would surpass the MTA’s
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
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
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