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Union Gaming; re-election of General Secretary possibly a negative for gaming expansion in Vietnam

The re-election of Vietnam’s General Secretary, Nguyen Phu Trong for a second five-year term by the ruling Communist Party could mean further delays for gambling expansion plans in Vietnam, according to Union G...

In Depth; The mess in Texas 2016: 8-Liners, Lottery, Indian casinos, Historical Racing, DFS, Cruise ships

The state of the state in Texas gaming didn't actually change on the ground in 2015, but several issues are at play that could see movement in 2016. 8 Liners Anyone who lives in or has been to Texas knows t...

British Columbia Lottery Corporation sued by developer over North Shore Casino License

A lawsuit has been launched against British Columbia and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) by casino operator Pinnacle Gaming Solutions, owned by David Moretto, a North Vancouver resident, who say...

Kansas to appeal Quapaw Tribe casino expansion ruling

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and the Cherokee County Commission filed notice this week in U.S. District Court in Topeka that they would appeal a federal judge’s dismissal of their lawsuit that challeng...

Despite New Jersey deal, plans for Meadowlands casino advance

Notwithstanding current legislation being considered by New Jersey lawmakers that would greenlight two casinos in the northern part of the state, a real estate tycoon’s plans to build a $1 billion Hard Rock Cas...

Delays continue for Dutch online gambling reforms

Working towards modernizing Holland’s land-based and online gaming markets has been a daunting endeavor and a recent change in a proposed tax rate is just the latest roadblock to the country's attempts at gambl...

Agreement reached for north Jersey; Voters to decide on casinos in November

A compromise over a referendum on casino gambling in North Jersey has been reached by two Democratic legislators, Governor Chris Christie announced on his return to the State House on Monday. Coming on the e...