Louisiana lawmakers have moved closer to implementing stricter penalties for unlawful wagering A Louisiana bill placing new restrictions on gambling heads to Gov. Jeff Landry following strong support from both the House and the Senate. This legislation targets various forms of illegal activity, including unregulated electronic devices and organized gambling networks, while integrating these offenses
The Town of Herndon is proactively drafting zoning regulations for casino establishments Local officials in the Town of Herndon are currently evaluating a zoning ordinance amendment that would define the parameters for future casino development near the municipal Metro station. Although the Virginia General Assembly has not yet authorized a casino for Fairfax County, the
The return of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra could reignite the stalled legislative casino debate Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled for release on parole in May 2026 after serving a portion of a corruption sentence, a move that many believe will reintroduce his significant influence into the national political discourse. His return coincides with a period
Missouri legislators are exploring a significant overhaul of the state tax structure by increasing levies on the gambling industry The Missouri House is currently reviewing House Bill 3533, a proposal that seeks to generate substantial state revenue through increased casino taxes and higher admission fees. Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight, the legislation targets a fee
The casino has officially introduced the first commercial casino table games in the history of the five boroughs The Genting Group has successfully transitioned its Resorts World facility in Queens, NY, into a full-scale gaming destination after securing a competitive casino license late last year. This development marks a historic shift for the city, which
The Illinois Gaming Board has approved a four-year license renewal for the casino Regulators in Illinois have officially extended the operating authority for Hard Rock Casino Rockford, granting a four-year license renewal during a meeting held on April 23. This decision is retroactive to January 2026 and marks a continued commitment to the facility, which
Nevada gaming authorities have approved rigorous new AML regulations to hold casino executives accountable The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has officially ratified a comprehensive set of anti-money laundering regulations designed to heighten oversight across the state’s gambling industry. This legislative move follows a challenging period where four major Las Vegas Strip properties incurred collective penalties
A development project in Manchester cleared a hurdle as local officials approved a large-scale casino expansion The Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment has unanimously greenlit a comprehensive expansion plan for Revo Casino following a meeting in April 2026. This ambitious New Hampshire project involves the construction of a significantly larger gaming facility on the existing
The Lumbee Tribe is exploring casino operations following their historic federal recognition The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has initiated a formal process to evaluate the development of a tribal casino after achieving long-awaited federal recognition. If tribal leaders approve, it would mark a significant expansion of the state’s casino footprint. Following a legislative milestone
Trying to rewrite the regulations now could interfere with gambling operations across the country Mexican legislative authorities have decided to delay the implementation of a modernized gambling framework. This will keep the industry operating under statutes that are nearly eight decades old. Despite initial expectations that updated regulations would arrive earlier this year, the current
The country’s official casino gaming market is moving closer to becoming a reality Jamaica is significantly closer to launching its casino gaming industry following the Senate’s recent approval of the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations for 2025. This legislative milestone establishes a rigorous framework for administrative procedures, licensing requirements and enforcement protocols. Rather than promoting standalone
Casino workers and health advocates rallied outside the East Coast Gaming Congress last week over casino smoking laws Advocates and casino employees intensified their campaign against indoor smoking in Atlantic City last week, holding a high-profile demonstration outside the East Coast Gaming Congress. The protest was strategically timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of
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