Poland Legislators Approve Gambling Law Amendments Alex Lanter Gaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationTaxationPoland December 23, 2016 0The much-debated amendments to Poland’s Gambling Act have finally been approved by the legislative chambers of the Polish parliament and...
Philippines president orders Jack Lam’s assets seized Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceTax EvasionTaxationPhilippines December 19, 2016 0Rodrigo Duterte, the president of the Philippines, has ordered that all gaming assets of Jack Lam Yin Lok be seized....
Most Pennsylvania casinos have agreed to pay host fee in absence of new legislation Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTaxationPennsylvania December 19, 2016 0The Parx Casino in Bensalem recently announced that it will continue to give its host communities their casino fees in...
Idaho horse racing on the rocks, racing commission with no spending authority Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsHorse RacingCasino closuresTechnologyEconomy/FinanceTaxationIdahoBankruptcy December 15, 2016 0A legislative audit earlier this week stated that the Idaho Racing Commission ran afoul of the law when it disbursed...
Indiana tax revenue may suffer $350m loss from tribal casino Alex Lanter Tribal GamingCasino proposalsEconomy/FinanceTaxationIndiana December 14, 2016 0According to a report from global independent research agency Spectrum Gaming Group (SGG), the upcoming Four Winds Casino in South...
Cancun visitors to pay new 10 percent gaming tax Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMexicoTaxation December 12, 2016 0New taxes in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, which includes the leisure and gambling destinations of Cancun and Playa...
Strike brings Argentina casino sector to a halt Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsArgentinaGaming Industry NewsTaxation December 7, 2016 0Casino gaming in Argentina has been brought to a virtual standstill after three unions joined forces on Monday to call...
Japan’s lower house passes casino bill; Expected to be signed into law by Dec. 14 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceJapanLicensesTaxation December 6, 2016 0Japan has taken another major step toward lifting the country’s ban on casinos and opening what could become one of...
Israeli authorities looking into billionaire James Packer’s ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s family Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaIsraelTaxation December 2, 2016 0Australian billionaire James Packer who is the biggest shareholder in Crown Resorts has come under the radar of Israeli authorities...
In depth: New York casino tax breaks draw criticism Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceTaxationIndepth / Featured ArticlesNew York November 28, 2016 0In New York, four new casino resorts are set to begin operations from as early as next week amid criticism...
Michigan tribe distributes portion of net slot earnings Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceTaxationMichigan November 19, 2016 0In Michigan, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has announced that it has handed out just over $3 million to local...
Islandia 2017 budget proposal fattened by OTB casino revenue Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceTaxationNew York November 17, 2016 1As a result of the expected revenue from a Suffolk OTB casino being developed in the Marriott Hotel, a $4.4...
New Tax Regulation Cuts Russian Bookmakers Some Slack Alex Lanter Gaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationTaxationRussia November 17, 2016 0This week brought another break for Russian sport betting providers, as the Russian government decided to reduce the size of...
Rivers Casino agrees to pay Pittsburgh $10 million in gambling tax revenue till 2017 Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceTaxationPennsylvania November 15, 2016 0The city of Pittsburgh announced in early October that it had requested the Rivers Casino to voluntarily remit $10 million...
Pennsylvania legislator offers reassurance on casino tax debacle Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTaxationPennsylvania November 3, 2016 0Despite adjourning for the remainder of the year last week without approving a measure that would have reinstated a local...