Controversy surrounding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra could be the breaking point Thailand’s plans to move forward with casino development are facing serious uncertainty following the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra by the Constitutional Court. The situation has sparked renewed efforts from opposition parties and civil society groups to derail the Entertainment Complex Bill, a
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.
Legislators have approved a bill to allow state casinos to install unlimited numbers of VLTs Casinos in New Hampshire have officially been granted the authority to significantly expand their operations under new legislation signed into law on June 30 by Governor Kelly Ayotte. House Bill 2 (HB 2), now in effect, removes the cap on
The legislation would need to be voted on before the end of July to keep the momentum going After decades of stalled efforts, Brazil may finally see movement on a long-debated proposal to legalize land-based gambling. Senator Irajá, the rapporteur for the bill, says the legislation is now ready for a full Senate vote, which
Increased public resistance to legalized casinos has forced the government to react Thailand’s push to legalize casino gambling has been slowed down following growing public concern. The government, led by the Pheu Thai Party, has opted to move the proposed casino-entertainment bill to the bottom of its legislative agenda, signaling a significant delay in plans
The renewed discussions don’t mean that online gambling is coming this year Lawmakers in Massachusetts are once again considering whether to legalize online casino gaming, following renewed calls from industry leaders to regulate a market they argue is already thriving, just illegally. On Monday, the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a
The state is enacting a series of laws that target the gambling space Hawaii lawmakers are pushing forward with a new set of bills aimed at reshaping the state’s strict stance on gambling, focusing on enforcement rather than legalization for now. Honolulu officials recently passed Bills 11, 12, and 13, each designed to give law
One legislator is determined to prevent the return of casinos to Brazil A bill aimed at legalizing land-based casinos in Brazil is facing strong resistance from Senator Eduardo Girão, who argues it would open the door to more crime and social harm. Girão has consistently opposed gambling expansion in the country and has spoken out
The legislative session will end soon, with several gambling-related bills still on the table Brazil’s Senate is facing a tight timeline to vote on a long-delayed bill that would legalize land-based gambling across the country. With the legislative recess scheduled for July, Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has reportedly informed party leaders that Bill PL 2,234/2022
A pair of bills that could expand gambling in the state are to be discussed next week Massachusetts lawmakers are preparing for round two of negotiations that will determine whether or not the state is the next to legalize online casino gaming. Senate Bill 235 and House Bill 332, sponsored by Sen. Paul Feeney and
Lobbyists opposing casino gambling have reportedly secured the signatures needed Thailand’s push to legalize casino gambling could soon be put to a public vote, following growing resistance from a coalition of civil groups. The Stop Gambling Foundation of Thailand, backed by over 200 local and national organizations, has submitted more than 53,900 signatures to the
The DCMS has released draft regulations aimed at modernizing the operation of physical casinos The UK’s land-based casino industry is preparing for major regulatory changes set to take effect on July 22. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has released draft regulations aimed at modernizing the operation of physical casinos, marking the most significant
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