The money will likely be a major incentive when the final license decisions are announced The competition for New York’s downstate casino licenses is heating up as Resorts World New York City announced a $2.5 billion commitment to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The pledge, covering the years 2026 through 2029, would surpass the MTA’s
The ban would impact everything related to gambling and betting Illinois lawmakers are moving to tighten gambling regulations with a new proposal that would ban the use of credit cards for all gambling-related purchases in the state. House Bill 4149, introduced by Representatives Curtis Tarver and Marti Deuter, aims to prevent bettors from using borrowed
The Gaming Facility Location Board is closer to determining who may be eligible for a license New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is meeting for its final October session as it continues to evaluate applications for the state’s three available downstate casino licenses. The five-member panel has been holding weekly meetings this month, often
The changes are designed to help better support local communities The New Zealand government has adjusted its upcoming Online Casino Gambling Bill, introducing changes that will redirect new gambling levies toward local communities and grassroots organizations. The amendment includes a four percent increase to the existing 12% offshore gambling duty, with the added revenue specifically
Senator Irajá thinks there’s still enough time to advance the controversial bill Brazil’s casino legalization debate is heating up again, with Senator Irajá expressing renewed confidence that a bill to authorize land-based casinos could pass before the end of the year. The senator, who serves as the rapporteur for the Casinos Bill, met recently with
None of the mayors seemed supportive during an event in Queens this week New York City’s mayoral race wrapped up its final debate this week, and one topic drew mixed reactions from all three candidates — the city’s casino plans. During the 90-minute event at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Queens, candidates Zohran Mamdani,
Sanae Takaichi was sworn in as PM this week, and a pro-casino stance could bring changes Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, could breathe new life into the country’s long-delayed casino resort plans. Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan, took office this week after forming a coalition between her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and
The Windy City could expand its gambling footprint to increase city revenue Chicago officials are exploring new ways to boost city revenue through gambling, with fresh discussions centered on bringing slot machines to O’Hare and Midway Airports. During City Council budget hearings, Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski revealed that Bally’s, the company developing Chicago’s first
The changes come on the heels of a massive tax increase implemented months ago Colombia has introduced new tax rules that redefine how gaming operators handle bonuses offered to players. The country’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, detailed the updated structure following the government’s earlier decision to apply a Value Added Tax (VAT) on gambling deposits. The
A lawmaker has introduced a bill that would create a new gaming regulator Mexico’s government is moving closer to overhauling its gambling industry after a new proposal was submitted to the Chamber of Deputies this week. The initiative, introduced by Federal Deputy Ricardo Mejía Berdeja of Coahuila, seeks to replace the country’s outdated 1947 gambling
An upcoming election could change the state’s direction, and casinos are involved The upcoming special election for Texas Senate District 9, located just north of Fort Worth, has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over casino gambling in the state. The race to fill the seat vacated by Senator Kelly Hancock is attracting unusual
Only three contenders remain for three potential casino licenses The competition for New York City’s limited casino licenses has shifted following MGM Resorts International’s decision to withdraw from the race. MGM announced that it would no longer pursue a full casino conversion for its Empire City property in Yonkers, citing changing economic conditions and revised
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