Lt. Governor Dan Patrick still believes there’s not enough public support for legalized casinos Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick recently confirmed that casino legalization is not expected to be part of the upcoming legislative agenda, citing a lack of widespread support from lawmakers and Texas residents. Patrick explained that casino gambling simply isn’t a priority
The election of certain state politicians could hinder the legalization of casinos and sports betting Following this month’s elections, the push for legalized casino gambling and sports betting in Texas appears to have hit a setback. With Republicans securing key state Senate positions, including Adam Hinojosa’s win, the likelihood of passing gambling legislation has decreased.
A Virginia casino measure advances, but another in Arkansas gets defeated In the recent elections, gambling and casino expansion were major topics in Virginia and Arkansas, where voters took distinct approaches toward casino development. These results highlight how public opinion on gambling remains divided across the country. In Virginia, the city of Petersburg saw a
A Lake of the Ozarks casino isn’t in the cards for Missouri, but sports betting is Missouri voters faced six ballot measures in the recent election, making key decisions on issues like gambling, sports betting, and other statewide concerns. Among the notable measures was Amendment 5, which proposed allowing an additional casino license, specifically at the
Senator Silvestre is confident Brazil will make progress on legalized casinos before the end of the year Brazilian Senator Irajá Silvestre is expressing optimism about the future of casino legalization in Brazil, sharing that the Senate may vote on a bill later this year to allow casinos in integrated resorts. As rapporteur for the legislation,
The government is going to delay taking further action until it better understands the industry Thailand’s government has decided to take a step back on its plans to legalize casino entertainment complexes, opting for more discussions with coalition members and stakeholders before moving forward. The proposal, spearheaded by the Pheu Thai-led administration, aims to establish
The casino claims there’s not enough interest to keep the poker room open The Sahara Las Vegas is making a shift away from poker by closing its poker room in mid-November. This decision will repurpose the poker area for additional slot machines as part of a new slot-focused space on the casino floor. Paul Hobson,
Legislators have decided to postpone the discussion due to the country’s political climate Brazil has once again delayed the vote on legalizing land-based casinos, along with other forms of gambling such as jogo de bicho and horse racing betting. The discussion has been postponed before, with an August vote originally expected. After the municipal elections
The Norfolk City Council has finally signed off on the casino project Construction on Norfolk, Virginia’s long-awaited waterfront casino can finally begin after years of delays. The Norfolk City Council recently gave final approval for the project’s development certificate, allowing the casino to move forward. This marks a significant milestone in a process that has
The state’s Supreme Court rejects a petition to block the upcoming vote, but questions remain The Arkansas Supreme Court has allowed part of a proposed anti-casino ballot measure to proceed, though its future remains uncertain as another key decision is still pending. The ballot initiative, known as Issue 2, aims to revoke a casino license
A change in the political landscape in Texas could bode well for gambling legislation According to industry insiders, Texas is on the path to legalizing commercial casino gambling, and it seems to be a matter of “when” rather than “if.” Advocates for this change, including Andy Abboud, SVP of Government Relations at Las Vegas Sands,
The government will have to review 45 changes following a public consultation Thailand is set to undergo a significant change in its casino legislation as the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has wrapped up public hearings on a proposed entertainment complex bill. The findings from these hearings are expected to be submitted to the Cabinet soon,
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