Additional casinos could see approval to allow locals to gamble on their gaming floors Vietnam is weighing plans to broaden its casino pilot program, potentially granting more locals the chance to participate in regulated gaming. At present, Vietnamese citizens can legally gamble only at a single casino on Phu Quoc Island. The Ministry of Finance
Empire City casino and Resorts World survive one of the few remaining tests Two major casino projects in New York have cleared an important hurdle in the state’s competitive licensing race. On Thursday, Empire City Casino in Yonkers, operated by MGM Resorts, and Resorts World at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens both received unanimous backing from
The new government opposes casino legalization, but may allow the public to decide Thailand’s Senate has formally rejected the country’s latest casino initiative, but lawmakers left the door open for future discussions by recommending that any attempt at legalization be decided through a public referendum. The move effectively ends the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill introduced
Local leaders have now rejected all three casino proposals for Manhattan Manhattan’s hopes of landing a casino project have taken another blow after the proposed Freedom Plaza development was rejected this week. The $11 billion plan, led by the Soloviev Group with Mohegan as the designated casino operator, aimed to transform six acres near the
The country is implementing a number of changes to its gambling framework Ireland’s long-awaited Gambling Regulation Bill is set to be finalized before the end of the month, marking a significant shift in how the industry will be overseen. Minister of State for Legal Reform James Browne confirmed that the legislation, described as one of
A new casino law is generating controversy and friction in the government Northern Cyprus has moved a step closer to a major expansion of its casino industry following sweeping reforms passed earlier this summer. The Assembly of the Republic approved a new law in early June that lifted long-standing restrictions on licensing and location, a
PM Anutin Charnvirakul has repeatedly expressed his opposition to the plans Thailand’s path toward casino legalization appears to have come to a halt with the appointment of Anutin Charnvirakul as the country’s new Prime Minister. The 59-year-old leader of the Bhumjaithai Party was elected on September 5 after securing 311 votes in parliament, comfortably surpassing
A court has determined that language used to request a referendum was illegal Ecuador’s push to bring back casinos has hit another roadblock after the country’s constitutional court struck down a referendum question tied to their reopening. The decision complicates President Daniel Noboa’s efforts to revive the industry, which has been banned since 2011. Earlier
Keene, NH, is planning to allow its only gaming facility to expand Keene, New Hampshire, is moving forward with plans that could reshape its local entertainment scene. On Tuesday, the city’s zoning board approved waivers that clear the way for Revo Casino, the town’s only charitable gaming facility, to relocate from Emerald Street to a
Gambling opponent Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick plans on seeking re-election The already long-shot hopes for legalized casinos and sports betting in Texas have dimmed further after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his bid for another four-year term. Patrick has long stood against gambling expansion, and his continued presence in office all but guarantees that new
Rep. Robert Davis has announced plans to reintroduce online casino legislation A push to modernize Wyoming’s gambling laws is picking up momentum, with Rep. Robert Davis announcing plans to reintroduce online casino legislation this fall. While previous efforts to legalize the industry have failed, new research highlighting potential economic benefits has given lawmakers fresh incentive
The ouster is the death blow for the country’s attempt at legalizing casinos Thailand’s push to legalize casinos has come to an abrupt halt following the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office. Recently, the country’s Constitutional Court voted 6-3 to oust her for ethical misconduct, a decision that also led to the dismissal
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