Two competing measures will likely determine how Maine balances tribal progress and the rise of gambling Maine is facing a critical crossroads regarding its gambling laws as state lawmakers and residents weigh in on the expansion of online betting. At the center of the debate is LD 1164, a bill that would allow the Wabanaki
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Attempt To Bring New Casino to Indiana Could Be Thwarted by Anonymous Group
The dispute signals a busy period ahead for Indiana gaming policies with an unclear future Efforts to bring a new casino to Fort Wayne, IN, are facing growing resistance from an organized but anonymous opposition group. The proposed project has sparked debate across northeastern Indiana, with supporters pointing to economic development and critics warning of
2026 Could Bring Legislative Changes to Las Vegas Casinos
With travel to Las Vegas dipping, legislation will focus on maintaining the city’s appeal while ensuring stable gaming revenue Nevada lawmakers are already signaling that 2026 could be an important year for policy discussions that may shape the future of Las Vegas casinos. Although the next full legislative session is scheduled for 2027, interim committees
Florida Bill Will Take Another Pass at Separating Gambling from Horse Racing
The outcome could reshape Florida’s racing and gambling landscape, although previous attempts have failed A new proposal in Florida is reviving a heated debate over whether gambling should continue to be tied to live horse racing in the state. The bill, filed recently, would again attempt to remove a long-standing requirement that racetracks host races
US Lawmakers Scramble to Keep Crypto Stakers from Double Taxation
The efforts show growing momentum in Congress to align crypto taxes with how the technology actually works US lawmakers are pressing federal tax officials to rethink how cryptocurrency staking rewards are taxed, warning that current rules could unfairly hit investors twice. A bipartisan group in the House is asking the Internal Revenue Service to revisit
Brazil Senate Rejects Motion to Act on Casino Bill
The future of legalized casinos in Brazil remains uncertain, with the bill still awaiting its turn on the plenary agenda Brazil’s long-running debate over legalizing casinos and bingo halls hit another pause this week after the Senate rejected a request to fast-track the proposal. Lawmakers voted 36 to 28 against granting urgency to Bill 2.234/2022,
Virginia City of Roanoke Paying Big To Find Support for Casino
The effort faces a long uphill climb as the debate over the casino’s merits continues City leaders in Roanoke are spending significant money to build momentum for a casino proposal, even as resistance continues to mount at both the local and state levels. The city has hired Richmond-based Two Capitols Consulting, agreeing to pay the
New York Approves Three Casino Proposals for New York City
The approvals stem from a 2013 voter-backed amendment that allowed up to three downstate casinos New York has taken a major step toward expanding casino gaming in the city after state regulators approved three full-scale casino proposals in Queens and the Bronx. The State Gaming Commission signed off on the projects Monday, closing out a
Virginia Senator To Refile Legislation for Casino in Tysons Next Year
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
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











