The Windy City could open its doors to more gambling options in the near future Chicago city leaders are considering expanding gambling options in a bid to generate additional revenue without raising taxes on residents. Two new ordinances have been proposed that would bring video gambling machines to O’Hare and Midway airports, as well as
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Legislative Changes Could Shake up Gambling in the Philippines
The Philippines is looking to ban online casinos and make other changes to its gaming industry Lawmakers in the Philippines are pushing for major changes to the country’s gambling landscape, with new bills that could outlaw all forms of online gambling and tighten regulations on related content. Senators Loren Legarda and Raffy Tulfo have introduced
UK Could Be Forced To Build Country’s Gambling Laws From Scratch
Legislators are calling for another complete overhaul of the country’s gambling regulations The UK government may soon be under pressure to completely overhaul its gambling laws, following growing demands from members of parliament calling for major reform. A group of MPs, many of whom are part of the cross-party group focused on gambling-related harm, is
Study Shows Las Vegas Isn’t the Poker Capital of the US
Montana holds the top spot for poker players, according to a recent review A new study has shaken up the long-held belief that Las Vegas reigns supreme as the poker capital of the US. According to data published by Gambling.com, Montana now holds the title, based on the number of poker rooms relative to its
Vietnam Eyes Changes To Gambling Laws at Phu Quoc’s Corona Resort & Casino
The change would allow locals to gamble at the casino, expanding a pilot program running for several years Vietnam may be taking a major step toward liberalizing its gambling laws by potentially allowing locals to gamble permanently at Phu Quoc’s Corona Resort & Casino. This move would mark a significant policy shift, as current regulations
Gambling Loss Deductions Bill That Emerged as a Result of the Big Beautiful Bill Blocked
So far, efforts to protect gamblers from the major tax overhaul aren’t going well Efforts to reverse a controversial tax change affecting professional gamblers hit a roadblock yesterday when Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic-led proposal aimed at restoring full gambling loss deductions. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada sought unanimous consent for the measure, but
Maine’s Casinos Receive Safety Net From Governor Mills
The governor isn’t ready to sign a bill that would authorize state tribes to launch iGaming Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, has decided to postpone a crucial decision on the future of online casinos in the state. Mills did not sign or veto LD 1164, a bill that was passed by both houses of the legislature
Brazil’s Land-Based Gambling Bill Is Now on Hold
The bill has reportedly only been postponed, but some believe iGaming may prevent it from returning Brazil’s long-debated proposal to legalize land-based gambling has once again been put on pause, with the Senate deciding to withdraw the vote on Bill 2,234 due to low attendance and growing political division. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre announced on
Bill To Change Florida’s Gambling Landscape Advances in the House
The House Commerce Committee has approved a measure to change how gambling venues operate A new bill that could reshape Florida’s gambling landscape has made progress in the state’s House of Representatives. Last Tuesday, the House Commerce Committee approved a proposal that would allow Florida’s two major thoroughbred horse tracks, Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay
Finland’s Gambling Expansion Plans Cause Controversy
Lawmakers are divided on whether breaking up the country’s gambling monopoly makes sense Finland’s push to revamp its gambling laws is stirring up strong reactions across the political spectrum. At the heart of the debate is whether to end the country’s gambling monopoly, currently operated by state-owned Veikkaus, and open the market to private operators.
New Zealand Advances Online Casino Plans
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
Sri Lanka Removes Slot Machine Importation Ban Ahead of Casino Legalization
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