State residents opposed to the idea of more casinos are speaking up Republican House Speaker Tim Moore of North Carolina said on Tuesday that GOP leaders are still working to decide if a proposal to open up to four new casinos in the state has enough support to move forward. House Republicans convened for over
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UAE sets its sights on regulated casinos
There’s a new gambling hub that is emerging on the global gaming stage The United Arab Emirates has established a “General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA),” headquartered in Abu Dhabi, to act as a federal authority, introducing a “world-leading regulatory framework” for commercial casinos and a national lottery. UAE casinos could generate $6.6 billion in
Colorado to take a closer look at responsible gambling measures
More states across the US are focusing on responsible gambling, including Colorado Chris Schroder has been appointed the new director of the Colorado Division of Gaming after the retirement of the former director, Dan Hartman, in May. One of his first responsibilities will be to take a close look at responsible gambling initiatives and how
Ontario alters iGaming advertising rules for operators
Gambling continues to be treated as a topic that shouldn’t be seen The province of Ontario announced on Tuesday that it will ban the use of athletes in online gambling advertising while also boosting standards to restrict the use of celebrities who, according to the government, may appeal to minors. The opposition NDP and a
The gaming industry speaks up on regulation of skills games
States like Pennsylvania are still trying to define what does and doesn’t constitute gambling Pennsylvania businesses operating in the unregulated gray area defining games of skill and chance could soon find stricter guidelines from state legislators. The Democratic Policy Committee met this week in Radnor to examine the expansion of skill games across the state.
Most North Carolina residents support casinos, according to poll
The idea of non-tribal casinos in the state is catching on with residents A new poll shows that the overwhelming majority of people think allowing four additional North Carolina casinos should be up to the voters to decide. The conservative John Locke Foundation conducted the poll earlier this week and found that 76% of voters
Alabama unlikely to approve casino legislation
Alabama is still one of the few states unwilling to recognize the power of gambling A group of Alabama state lawmakers are currently examining the subject of legalized gambling. However, one state senator thinks it has just a small chance of making it through the next legislative session. State Senator Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) reacted to
No chance online casino legislation coming to North Carolina soon
A recent hint that NC might look to embrace iGaming legislation has been debunked North Carolina state Senator Jim Perry hopes to end the chances of online casino legislation sneaking into the upcoming state budget and made his take on the subject very clear. He told PlayUSA there’s “not a chance in hell.” A recent
Casino referendum in Richmond, VA, back on the table
An effort to block a public vote on the casino measure fails to impress a judge Richmond, Virginia, Circuit Court Judge W. Reilly Marchant issued a ruling against the nonprofit Richmond Lodge No. 1 of the Good Lions Inc. on Wednesday after it filed a motion to block a vote on the November casino referendum.
North Carolina’s Rockingham County gets behind casino initiative
The county’s leaders have approved a measure that will allow a casino to be built Commissioners in Rockingham County, North Carolina, voted 5-0 on Monday in favor of rezoning a 192-acre plot of land to build a new casino. The commissioners first listened to comments from local residents who opposed the new development in their
Brazil is ready to explore casino legislation once again
After a long hiatus and movement on the sports betting front, it’s time to tackle casinos Brazilian Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino, will attend a meeting announced by a political group to examine regulating gambling, bingos, and casinos in the country. Bill 442/1991 has already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies and is now
New York tribal gaming compact on the verge of collapse
Days after NY agreed to halt a casino development, trouble emerges with the Seneca Nation According to Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong Sr., negotiations over renewing the lucrative state gaming compact have gone sour. Putting it bluntly, he called the state’s latest offer an “insult.” In a three-minute video message, Armstrong addressed the state of