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
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
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
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
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
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
The changes impact both land-based and online gambling India is on the verge of a major overhaul of its gambling and online gaming laws, with a new bill moving quickly through the legislative process. The Union Cabinet has approved the proposed legislation, which aims to bring stronger oversight to platforms offering betting-related games, while also
The government has taken another step toward realizing its gambling ambitions Sri Lanka has moved a step closer to overhauling its gambling framework after the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance approved the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill. The decision was made on August 12, 2025, during a session chaired by lawmaker Rauff Hakeem in place of
New laws regarding betting minimums, taxes and more are being discussed The Philippine government is weighing potential updates to its gambling laws, with a focus on tightening oversight for online betting platforms. Proposals under consideration include setting a PHP100 minimum bet, charging higher entry fees similar to Singapore’s casino model, and introducing stronger “Know Your
The country’s financial leaders feel the gambling regulations drafted don’t go far enough to offer protection Sri Lanka’s plans to overhaul its gambling regulations are facing renewed criticism from lawmakers, with the country’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) warning that delays and weak provisions in the proposed Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) Bill could undermine oversight
While the US is still behind in gambling expansion, other countries recognize the benefits Montenegro has enacted sweeping changes to its gambling laws, introducing a modernized regulatory framework aimed at tightening oversight while maintaining economic benefits for the sector. The reforms replace the country’s outdated concession system with a licensing model supported by real-time digital
Lawmakers are still debating whether to bring back legalized land-based gambling Brazil’s long-standing debate over legalizing land-based gambling is heating up again as lawmakers prepare to revisit Bill PL 2.234/22, a proposal that could unlock massive economic potential. The bill, which outlines a framework for legalizing casinos, bingo halls, slot machines, horse betting, and the
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