The government has postponed reviewing the proposed law amid increased opposition Thailand’s plans to legalize casinos have hit a roadblock as the government announced delays in reviewing a proposed entertainment complex bill. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed yesterday that the Cabinet would not proceed with its scheduled evaluation of the bill, citing the need for
Category: Gambling Legislation
New Hampshire Online Gaming Bill Comes up Short
The lawmaker who introduced the measure brought it to a halt amid a lack of support New Hampshire’s latest attempt to legalize online casino gambling has stalled, with lawmakers deciding to halt progress on the bill despite initial support. Senator Tim Lang, who introduced the legislation, tabled the proposal in the Senate Ways and Means
South Carolina Bill Could Pave the Way for a Casino
A bill to try to bring casino gambling to the state was prefiled last year A new bill in South Carolina could open the door for a casino resort in Santee, bringing a major economic boost to the region. House Bill 3353 (HB 3353), which was prefiled with the House Judiciary Committee last year, aims
Thailand Reverses Course on Planned Casino Restrictions
A requirement for locals to have $1.5 million in the bank will stay in the draft bill Thailand has recently reconsidered its approach to proposed restrictions regarding entry to potential casinos in the country. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that it will uphold the requirement for locals to prove they have at least THB50 million
Illinois Online Casino Gambling Legalization Still in the Cards
A budget shortfall is helping to raise optimism about iGaming in the state Efforts to legalize online casino gambling in Illinois are gaining momentum as lawmakers push for new legislation. Senator Christina Castro and Representative Edgar Gonzalez have introduced Senate Bill 1963 and House Bill 3080, aiming to establish the Internet Gaming Act. This marks
Austria No Longer Interested in Giving up Casino Monopoly
The country’s new coalition government will keep the state gaming monopoly intact Austria has decided to maintain its online casino monopoly instead of opening the market to competition. The new coalition government, made up of the People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ), and the Liberal Party (NEOS), plans to issue a single 15-year online
Thailand Makes Changes to Casino Bill Ahead of Vote
The latest reforms include no online gambling and the removal of a controversial condition Thai lawmakers have made adjustments to a proposed casino bill ahead of a crucial vote, lowering financial barriers for local residents while maintaining restrictions on online gambling and livestreamed betting. The bill, which aims to establish legal casino operations in the
Alabama Gambling Legalization Discussion May Not Be Completely Dead
A state senator believes that a new bill might appear in the current legislative session Discussions about gambling legalization in Alabama may not be entirely over, as lawmakers indicate the possibility of revisiting the issue this legislative session. Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton suggested that a new bill and constitutional amendment could still surface, though
Florida Bill Would Rewrite Some State Gambling Laws
Lawmakers in Florida have introduced two bills that could change the state’s gambling laws, particularly affecting online gaming and sports betting. The proposed legislation would extend the state’s ban to include sweepstakes casinos, internet casino gaming, and online sports betting not covered under the Seminole Tribe’s existing agreement with the state. Representative Walter Barnaby filed
Mississippi Bill to Greenlight New Casino Rejected
House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar called off further discussion of the bill A proposal to bring a casino to Jackson, Mississippi, was blocked just before it could be voted on by the full state House. The bill, House Bill 1879, was shelved through a motion by House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar,
Mississippi House Committee Approves Bill to Raise Casino Tax Rate
The increase comes as the Senate refuses to consider online gambling legislation A Mississippi House committee has approved a bill that would raise taxes on casinos in an effort to offset the state’s loss of potential revenue from online gambling. The proposal, led by House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar, seeks to increase the
Maryland Lawmakers Continue Online Casino Legalization Debate
A bill to legalize online gambling is still alive, but faces headwinds Maryland lawmakers are weighing the future of online casino gaming as they continue to debate the potential legalization of online gambling. The House Ways and Means Committee recently examined HB 17, a bill introduced by Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary, which aims to regulate online