The alternative to slot machines has had a controversial past in the state Pennsylvania lawmakers are exploring a plan to regulate and tax skill-based gaming machines that currently operate in a legal gray area, aiming to generate new revenue as the state faces a multibillion-dollar budget deficit. The proposal, still in early discussion stages, would
Zohran Mamdani is concerned about the social impact of gambling, but supports Kalshi New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has made it clear that he is skeptical about expanding casino development in the city. While his position doesn’t amount to outright opposition, it signals potential challenges for the state’s ongoing efforts to approve new
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 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
Only a month after recognizing poker as legal, the Thai government reverses course Poker enthusiasts in Thailand are facing a setback after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reinstated a nationwide ban on poker games. The decision, announced on Wednesday, immediately overturned a previous order from former interior minister Phumtham Wechayachai that had briefly legalized poker in
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
The country is revamping its gambling laws, including those for land-based casinos Mexico is moving ahead with a major update to its gambling laws, aiming to replace regulations that have remained largely untouched since 1947. Deputy Ricardo Mejía recently introduced a bill before the Chamber of Deputies that seeks to modernize the Federal Law of
The country doesn’t even have its first IR operational, but is already looking at growth Japan may soon enter the next stage of its casino expansion plan, with local governments preparing for a new round of bids to host integrated resorts (IRs). This is well before the first IR is operational. According to reports from
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