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
Despite being active in iGaming, Wynn wants to stop gambling expansion in the state A new push to expand online gambling in Massachusetts has sparked an unexpected showdown, placing Encore Boston Harbor operator Wynn Resorts on the same side as long-standing critics of gaming growth. Wynn didn’t speak at the recent legislative hearing on proposed
House Bill 189 seeks clarity on oversight of gaming and amusement machines Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 189, a sweeping proposal aimed at modernizing and tightening the state’s gambling laws. The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2026, seeks to clarify the state’s oversight of gaming and amusement machines while strengthening enforcement
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
The alternative to slot machines has had a controversial past in the state Pennsylvania lawmakers are exploring a plan to regulate and tax skill-based gaming machines that currently operate in a legal gray area, aiming to generate new revenue as the state faces a multibillion-dollar budget deficit. The proposal, still in early discussion stages, would
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 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 changes are designed to help better support local communities The New Zealand government has adjusted its upcoming Online Casino Gambling Bill, introducing changes that will redirect new gambling levies toward local communities and grassroots organizations. The amendment includes a four percent increase to the existing 12% offshore gambling duty, with the added revenue specifically
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
None of the mayors seemed supportive during an event in Queens this week New York City’s mayoral race wrapped up its final debate this week, and one topic drew mixed reactions from all three candidates — the city’s casino plans. During the 90-minute event at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Queens, candidates Zohran Mamdani,
Sanae Takaichi was sworn in as PM this week, and a pro-casino stance could bring changes Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, could breathe new life into the country’s long-delayed casino resort plans. Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan, took office this week after forming a coalition between her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and
Only a month after recognizing poker as legal, the Thai government reverses course Poker enthusiasts in Thailand are facing a setback after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reinstated a nationwide ban on poker games. The decision, announced on Wednesday, immediately overturned a previous order from former interior minister Phumtham Wechayachai that had briefly legalized poker in
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