Local resistance has forced the casino to shift gears in the Lone Star State After facing strong public opposition, Las Vegas Sands has decided to withdraw its plans for a casino in Irving, Texas. The company’s proposal, which included a large-scale resort, initially featured casino gaming but was met with resistance from residents and local
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Illinois Lawmakers Try Again To Legalize Online Casinos
Two identical bills seeking to legalize iGaming are now in the House and Senate Illinois lawmakers are once again pushing to legalize online casinos, reviving an effort that has been delayed multiple times in recent years. Matching bills introduced in both the House and Senate aim to bring regulated iGaming, including online poker, to the
iGaming Legislation Could Be On The Table In Several States In 2025
DraftKings CEO Jason Robin is optimistic about the future of iGaming expansion iGaming legislation could gain traction across several US states in 2025, according to DraftKings CEO Jason Robins. During a discussion at The Craig-Hallum Online Gaming Conference, Robins expressed optimism about the future of online gaming regulation, particularly for online casinos, in the coming
Brazil Lawmaker Optimistic on Casino Bill
Senator Silvestre is confident Brazil will make progress on legalized casinos before the end of the year Brazilian Senator Irajá Silvestre is expressing optimism about the future of casino legalization in Brazil, sharing that the Senate may vote on a bill later this year to allow casinos in integrated resorts. As rapporteur for the legislation,
Brazil’s Gambling Legalization Efforts Hit a Speedbump
The Rio de Janeiro state lottery has sued the government over its move gambling legalization efforts Brazil’s path toward fully regulated gambling hit an obstacle this week with the filing of a lawsuit aimed at slowing the government’s licensing process. The lawsuit, filed in the 13th Federal Civil Court of the Federal District, demands a
France Now Wants Public Feedback Before Legalizing Online Casinos
Backlash to iGaming legalization in the country has forced the government to slow down The French government already announced that it was taking a step back on its timeline for legalizing online casinos, but it has now added that it must gather public input before moving forward. Initially, officials had set a goal to regulate
Thailand’s Casino Plans Now Include Three in Bangkok
The country’s new PM has confirmed plans to move forward with casino legalization Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is planning to boost the nation’s economy with an initiative that includes the development of seven integrated casino resorts. According to local media reports, three of these large-scale resorts are proposed to be located in Bangkok.
Missouri Casino To Be Decided by Voters in November
A judge approves a measure to put a casino vote on the ballot this year This November, Missouri voters will decide whether a new casino can be built at the Lake of the Ozarks after a legal dispute brought the issue back to the ballot. The proposal had initially been blocked when state officials, led
Brazil Could Vote on Casino Bill This Week
Lawmakers might be on the verge of bringing back legalized casinos Brazil may be on the edge of a significant decision that could reshape its gambling landscape. The Senate is expected to vote soon on a long-debated bill that would legalize land-based gambling, including casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and betting on horse racing. This
New Zealand gives up trying to find advance of online casinos
The country will no longer try to maintain its hands-off approach to online gambling In recent years, New Zealand has been grappling with the growing prevalence of online casinos and the challenges associated with regulating this booming industry. However, in a surprising turn of events, the government has decided to give up trying to find
Ohio may soon consider online poker legislation
State lawmakers continue to warm up to the idea of legalizing online poker Ohio may soon dip its toes into the online poker market, with a key lawmaker proposing two potential paths for legalization. Representative Bride Rose Sweeney revealed this possibility after the disbanding of the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio.