Kansas legislators debate reopening racetracks; Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway objects Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationKansas March 21, 2016 2In the hopes of reinvigorating the state’s economy, Kansas legislators are considering amending state gambling laws to provide greater financial...
Nevada Gaming Commission does not require privately owned casinos to report public earnings anymore Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLas VegasEconomy/FinanceTaxationNevada March 21, 2016 0Nevada’s casino industry generates billions of dollars for the state and is subjected to strict regulations that required all casinos...
Govt. says Tasmania can handle four casinos; extra non-residential casino licenses Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationAustraliaTazmaniaLicenses March 18, 2016 0The Tasmanian government says it can handle opening two more casinos, potentially bringing the number of casinos in the island...
Baton Rouge smoking ban on casinos and bars to be addressed by Metro Council Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLouisiana March 18, 2016 0The state of Louisiana has a no smoking law in place that prevents smoking in public venues and employment sites...
Tired of losing money, Swiss casinos want lottery and sports betting options Kim M Gaming Law & LegislationLatest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationSwitzerland March 17, 2016 0Switzerland’s casinos say they haven’t been profitable since 2007 and to help stop the continued loss, want to add sports...
New Hampshire Senate to consider gambling legislation Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationNew Hampshire March 17, 2016 0Today, the State Senate of New Hampshire will meet to discuss close to 30 bills, one of which covers the...
Casinos in Romania concerned over possible revenue decline after state wide no smoking ban gets implemented Renee Kingsley SwedenLatest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationBelgiumEuropean Casino NewsRomania March 17, 2016 0Most countries in the European Union have strict legislature that bans smoking in public and harsh penalties for those that...
Atlantic City casino monopoly could end after November vote Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsEmployment & CareersTaxationNew Jersey March 15, 2016 1Ever since New Jersey legalized the casino industry in 1976, Atlantic City has had a monopoly on the industry as...
Casinos in Gauteng, South Africa could end up paying higher taxes very soon Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationSouth AfricaEconomy/FinanceAfrican Casino NewsTaxation March 14, 2016 0Casinos in Gauteng, South Africa have been subjected to paying the government just 9 percent in gaming taxes for close...
Loopholes in anti-money laundering law will be plugged; Philippine Senate vows Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMoney LaunderingPhilippines March 13, 2016 1The Senate Blue Ribbon committee will attempt to fix loopholes in the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) on Tuesday when is...
Committee vote brings Brazil closer to online gambling regulation Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationBrazil March 13, 2016 1Another step has been taken by Brazil towards launching a regulated online gambling market, after proposed comprehensive gambling legislation was...
Work on Class III gaming compact ongoing for Rosebud Sioux Tribe Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingSouth Dakota March 11, 2016 0A year or more of negotiations between the state of South Dakota and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe has yet to...
Cyprus parliament gives green light for first casino license Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationWorld Casino NewsCyprusEuropean Casino NewsLicenses March 11, 2016 0As it was expected, the House of Representatives gave thumbs up for the first Cyprus casino license on March 10,...
Exclusivity promised to Oklahoma tribes threatened by fantasy gaming Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingEconomy/FinanceFantasy SportsOklahoma March 10, 2016 0Legislation proposed this year to authorize daily fantasy sports contests could strike a blow to Oklahoma education funding as well...
Taiwan’s Penghu island to hold referendum to seek approval for casino gaming Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTaiwanChinaLicenses March 10, 2016 0Taiwan’s small island chain consisting of Penghu, Matsu and Kinmen have been pushing hard for a number of years to...