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...
The Wisconsin State Senate has passed legislation that could legalize online sports betting in the state, sending the bill to Governor Tony Evers for potential approval. The measure, Assembly Bill 601, was approved with a 21-12 vote after passing the Assembly by voice vote in February. The bill allows residents to place wagers via mobile or electronic platforms operated under...
Two Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation on Tuesday, March 17, aimed at restricting wagers on sensitive government events, including military operations and acts of terrorism. The proposal, known as the Banning Event Trading on Sensitive Operations and Federal Functions (BETS OFF) Act, would prohibit online prediction markets from offering contracts related to government actions, assassinations, wars, or any event where a single individual...