Fairfax County leaders have tried to halt local casino initiatives A Virginia lawmaker plans to revive a proposal next year that would give Fairfax County voters a chance to decide on a casino in Tysons. Sen. Scott Surovell said he will refile legislation when the 2026 General Assembly session opens in January, after a similar
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Vietnam Could Relax Casino Gambling Laws
The country may reduce restrictions regarding proof of financial capability Vietnam is considering easing its casino gambling rules, potentially giving more local citizens access to an industry long restricted to foreign visitors. A new draft decree from the Ministry of Finance proposes replacing the current 2017 framework with updated guidelines designed to remove administrative obstacles
Virginia Casino Effort Stalls as Fairfax County Supervisors Reject Proposal
With local opposition now on record, any future casino proposal will likely face an uphill battle Efforts to bring a casino to Fairfax County hit another roadblock this week after local leaders formally pushed back against the idea. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to oppose a proposed casino development that has been
Massachusetts gambling reforms get the support of Penn Entertainment
The state’s push for expanding its gambling market finds more backing Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a major shift in the state’s gambling landscape, and one of the region’s biggest operators is signaling conditional support. PENN Entertainment, which owns Plainridge Park Casino, has backed an effort to legalize online casinos—so long as digital platforms are required
City Leaders in Roanoke, VA, Get Behind Casino Initiative
The city is pushing to host a casino despite recent setbacks in the process City leaders in Roanoke, Virginia, are signaling strong interest in bringing a casino resort to the region, even though the city cannot authorize such a project on its own. This week, the Roanoke City Council approved its list of legislative priorities
New Florida Bill Seeks Further Restrictions to Gambling Market
The bill goes further in setting stricter guidelines over the state’s gambling market Florida lawmakers are considering a wide-ranging proposal that would further restrict gambling options outside of the Seminole Tribe’s offerings. House Bill 591, introduced by Rep. Berny Jacque, seeks to tighten oversight of gaming statewide and redefine internet gambling to include any chance-based
Virginia City Leaders Working To Block Casino Development
Leaders in Tysons are determined to block any effort to bring a casino to the city Virginia officials are stepping up efforts to halt a proposed casino project in Tysons, signaling the strongest political pushback since the idea surfaced in early 2023. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is preparing to vote on its 2026
Indiana Proposing Changes to Casino Locations
A new legislative effort would allow a casino in Allen County Indiana lawmakers are weighing major changes to where casinos can operate, with new legislation opening the door for a gaming license in Allen County — home to Fort Wayne, the state’s second-largest city. A bill introduced by Rep. Chad Snow would require the Indiana
New York Board Recommends Approving All Three Downstate Casino Licenses
The Gaming Facility Location Board greenlights Bally’s, Resorts World and Hard Rock projects New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended approving all three downstate casino licenses, signaling a major expansion of the city’s gaming landscape. The board voted in favor of Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park plan in Queens, an expansion of Resorts World at
New York’s Downtown Casino License Finalists to Be Announced on Monday
The Gaming Facility Location Board is close to making its final decisions New York’s long-running race for downstate casino licenses is approaching a major milestone. On Monday, the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board will vote on which applicants should advance to receive one of the highly coveted gaming licenses. Although three licenses are available, the
Mayor of Illinois City Hopes to Garner Support for New Racino
Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe sees value in allowing the city to add a casino Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe is working to rally support behind a proposed racino project she believes could boost the city’s economy and help revive Illinois’ struggling horse racing industry. The plan calls for a privately funded complex combining a
Proposed Bill in the US Would Authorize Crypto for Tax Payments
Supporters say accepting BTC for taxes could help the US compete globally A new proposal in Congress aims to make Bitcoin an option for paying federal taxes, adding fresh momentum to the debate over how cryptocurrency should fit into US financial policy. The bill, introduced by Representative Warren Davidson of Ohio, would let taxpayers submit











