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From homegrown initiatives at the ballot box in rural America, to the fate of th six concessionaires in Macau as their licenses are set to expire betwwen 2020 nad 2022, to Asian marketplaces like Japan and Vietnam that are set to change the world casino landscape, you'll find all the news that's fit print here. Complementary sections include the over arching Gaming Industry News section as well as Licenses, Taxation, and Online Gambling Regulation.
Ohio has become the latest state to take regulatory action against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, issuing cease-and-desist orders against the three platforms for allegedly offering unlicensed sports betting...
In a decisive step toward regulating online gambling within its borders, Florida's Senate Regulated Industries Committee has successfully advanced a bill that aims to solidify the Seminole Tribe's control over ...
In a significant turn of events, the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ proposed casino in Vallejo, California, is under renewed scrutiny by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). This reevaluation follows...
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platform Kalshi and financial trading firm Robinhood, demanding that they immediately cease offering...
Thailand’s government has taken a significant step towards legalizing casinos, with the cabinet approving a draft bill that would permit the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes. This move is aim...
The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill that could bring legal sports betting to the state, allowing both tribal casinos and the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder to participate in the market. The proposal, Senate Bi...
BetMGM Canada has been hit with a substantial $110,000 fine by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for violating key rules governing internet gaming in the province. The fine stems from incident...
The Alberta government is advancing plans to regulate online gambling by opening the market to private operators, an effort that officials say will enhance player protection and reclaim revenue that is currentl...
Massachusetts regulators have launched an investigation into Robinhood’s latest venture, a prediction-markets hub that allows users to place bets on the outcomes of the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournamen...
On March 20th, Bronx's Community Board 10 cast a decisive vote against the proposed Bally's hotel-casino complex, which would transform Ferry Point Park, New York. The vote, resulting in 29 against and 5 in fav...
In a significant legislative move, the Victorian Parliament has passed the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. This bill, which recently advanced to the Legislative Counci...
In a persistent move to modernize sports betting regulations, bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, Democratic Representative Dina Titus of Nevada and Republican Representative Guy Reschentha...
Louis Trombetta, Florida's pioneering gambling regulator, has sparked ethical debates with his recent transition to a major industry player, leading to legislative efforts aimed at tightening employment restric...
A majority of Thai citizens are voicing apprehension over the government’s proposal to establish entertainment complexes that would include casinos, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Instit...
Amid ongoing challenges with the state’s gaming compact, Niagara County's Republican legislators are actively campaigning to renew a crucial revenue-sharing agreement to support local institutions with casino-g...