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
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Paraguay Becomes Latest LatAm Country To Consider iGaming Expansion
The country may break up its monopoly and allow other iGaming operators to enter Paraguay has become the latest Latin American nation to explore significant updates to its gaming laws, signaling a possible move toward expanding and liberalizing its gambling market. Recent proposals aim to reform Law No. 1,016/1997, which currently mandates that national gambling
Election Results Show States Still Divided on Gambling
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
Missouri Residents Say No to New Casino at the Polls, but Yes to Sports Betting
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
Finland Moves Closer To Expanding Online Gambling Market
The country is finally eliminating its non-functional gambling monopoly Finland has taken a significant step toward expanding its online gambling market by confirming that horserace betting will be part of the country’s planned commercial gambling model. On November 1, the Ministry of the Interior submitted a draft regulation to the European Commission, a move that
The vote is in: Americans want legalized online gambling
There is overwhelming support for iGaming legalization, no matter who wins the White House With Election Day on the horizon, a new survey by the American Gaming Association (AGA) suggests that, despite political differences, a large portion of Americans agree on one issue: the desire to see legalized gambling options expand. The survey indicates that
Thailand Needs More Time to Figure Out Casino 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
France Walks Back Plans To Discuss iGaming Legalization
The government won’t explore online casinos to full budget gaps for the next fiscal year France has paused its efforts to introduce online casino legislation, choosing not to include a proposed amendment in its 2025 Budget that would have opened the door to a regulated iGaming market. This announcement was made by Budget Minister Laurent
Online Casinos Might Soon Be on New Hampshire’s Radar
The exit of a lawmaker at the center of a casino controversy could allow iGaming to surface The possibility of legalized online casinos in New Hampshire may be gaining momentum for 2025, with state Sen. Timothy P. Lang Sr. taking renewed steps to push the legislation forward. Lang’s recent proposal faces one less major opponent,
Brazil Once Again Postpones Land-Based Casino Discussion
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
France Could Legalize Online Casinos as Early as Next Year
The country is ready to capitalize on the revenue iGaming can deliver France is on the verge of potentially legalizing online casinos in an effort to combat illegal gambling and boost tax revenue. The proposal was recently discussed in the National Assembly as part of the 2025 draft budget. If approved, operators of online casino
Legalized Online Casino Discussion in Ohio Could Emerge Next Month
A bill that surfaced in September may finally get consideration in November A new push for legalized online casino gambling in Ohio could soon be up for debate, but time is running short. Senator Niraj Antani introduced Senate Bill 312 in September, aiming to legalize online casino games and impose a 15% tax on operators.