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
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Thailand Can Give up on Casino Plans as New Anti-Gambling PM Sworn In
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
Ecuador’s Plans To Reintroduce Casinos Face a New Legal Challenge
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
New Hampshire Town Approves New Casino Plans
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
Odds of Casinos in Texas Slip Further as Lt. Gov. Seeks New Term
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
Wyoming Legislator Looks To Update State’s Gambling Laws
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
Thailand’s Casino Efforts Officially Dead After Removal of Prime Minister
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
Casino Operators Show Support for Legalized Casinos in Georgia
Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming lobby for legalized casinos in Georgia Casino giants are making their case for a future in Georgia, where the question of legalized gambling continues to resurface. Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming executives recently spoke before the Georgia House of Representatives study committee on gaming, voicing strong support for potential casino
Virginia Anti-Casino Group Gets Behind Push for Virginia Gaming Commission
The No Fairfax Casino Coalition still doesn’t want a casino, but believes a regulator is necessary The No Fairfax Casino Coalition (NFCC), a group that has long opposed casino development in Northern Virginia, has announced its backing for the creation of a Virginia Gaming Commission. While the coalition remains firmly against any effort to bring
Sin City Considers Reviving Its Own ‘Casino Court’ System
Previous attempts to put the law back on the books have failed Las Vegas officials and hospitality leaders are weighing whether to bring back a special court system dedicated to handling crime on the Strip. The idea centers on reviving the Resort Corridor Court, which operated between 2023 and 2024 before being dissolved. Supporters argue
Greece Considering Major Overhaul of Gambling Laws
Public pressure over the state of gambling in the country has lawmakers taking action Greece is preparing a sweeping reform of its gambling laws in an effort to curb the country’s thriving black-market sector, which government officials say is draining public revenue and fueling social risks. Finance and Economy Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis confirmed that his
Brazil Legislation Would Increase the Minimum Age for Gambling and Betting
A new bill looks to restrict the nascent gambling industry that’s still in its infancy Brazil’s legal gambling and betting market, only officially regulated at the start of this year, may soon face stricter rules if a new proposal makes its way through Congress. Senator Humberto Costa has introduced Bill 3,754/2025, which would raise the