Thailand’s political landscape has shifted again with the return of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who has reaffirmed his staunch opposition to casino legalization in the country. Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was re-elected on Thursday, March 19, by the House of Representatives, securing 293 votes out of 498, easily surpassing the 250 votes needed for a majority. This victory...
William Hill has launched a widespread effort to recover millions of pounds from players after a technical error led to substantial sums being mistakenly credited to their accounts. The glitch, which occurred in the Jackpot Drop feature of the operator’s gaming platform, caused players to believe they had won large jackpots. Screenshots of inflated balances spread quickly on social media, showcasing accounts...
Kazakhstan has taken a significant step toward expanding its tourism sector by approving new locations for casino development across multiple regions. The move follows legislative amendments signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, introducing changes to existing gambling laws and redefining how the industry operates within the country. The updated framework allows for the establishment of gambling zones in four distinct regions,...
In another sign of the changing landscape of Las Vegas’ iconic poker scene, Resorts World has confirmed the closure of its poker room by March 30, 2026. This move adds to a growing trend on the Strip, where poker offerings have dwindled, partly due to declining tourism and shifting consumer preferences. A Shift in Las Vegas’ Gaming Landscape The closure, which will...
India’s largest listed gaming operator, Delta Corp, is once again embroiled in a legal battle with the authorities over alleged goods and services tax (GST) shortfalls. This week, the company revealed it has received notices demanding a total of INR 17.52 billion (approximately US$188 million) in tax payments for the financial year 2022-23. The demand stems from the Office of the Commissioner...
In a significant move against illegal gambling, Missouri’s Attorney General, Catherine Hanaway, has filed criminal charges against a Greene County convenience store for housing unregulated video lottery terminals (VLTs). The charges, which include two felony counts of promoting gambling in the first degree, target Himanshu Patel, the managing officer of Briarwood One Stop, located southwest of Springfield. Alongside the criminal charges, Hanaway’s...
PhilWeb Corporation has teamed up with Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), the operator behind Okada Manila to introduce a new online gaming platform called Okada Play. The agreement is seen as a significant step in expanding Okada Manila’s reach in the digital gaming sector and reflects broader trends in the convergence of land-based and online gaming. PhilWeb’s Role...
New Jersey’s gambling industry extended its strong run in February, surpassing the $500 million mark for the twelfth month in a row as online platforms continued to drive overall growth. Data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement showed total gaming revenue reached $520.8 million, representing a 7.4% increase compared with $484.8 million recorded in the same month...
Massachusetts lawmakers have decided to hold off on legalizing online casino gaming, choosing instead to study the issue further and revisit it in the next legislative session. On Monday, the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies voted unanimously, 11-0, to send House Bill H 4431 to study. The decision effectively halts any chance of authorizing online casino gaming...
Arizona authorities have escalated their dispute with prediction market platform Kalshi by filing criminal charges, marking a significant development in an ongoing legal conflict over the company’s operations in the state. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced Monday that it had brought a 20-count misdemeanor indictment against KalshiEx LLC and Kalshi Trading LLC. Officials allege the companies have been running...