Senior leaders of India’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) have intensified their attack on the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, alleging that illegal gambling operations continue to function openly with political backing. Speaking separately at the party’s central office in Tadepalli, YSRCP spokespersons cited by ysrcongress.com accused senior ministers and law enforcement agencies of allowing casinos and card clubs to operate...
Vietnamese authorities are preparing to introduce stricter controls on licensed betting, with proposed rules that would require bettors to disclose their full identities before placing wagers on football, horse racing, or dog racing. The measures form part of a draft decree intended to replace the existing regulatory framework introduced in 2017. The revised decree follows consultations among government bodies and...
Chicago is preparing to impose a new municipal tax on sports betting revenue after the city’s 2026 budget cleared the approval process without direct action from the mayor. The $16.6 billion spending plan, passed by the Chicago City Council, includes a 10.25% levy on sportsbook revenue generated within city limits, scheduled to take effect on January 1. Mayor Brandon Johnson...
Indiana lawmakers are advancing a proposal that could place the state’s first casino in downtown Indianapolis, setting off a renewed debate at the Statehouse over economic gains, regional fairness, and social impact. The legislation, led by Republican State Senator Aaron Freeman, aims to open discussions during the upcoming legislative session about allowing casino gaming in the state’s capital city. Freeman...
Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC has received a gaming license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, clearing a key regulatory step for the company as it prepares to develop and operate the upcoming Happy Valley Casino in central Pennsylvania. The approval adds Pennsylvania to the list of states where the New York-based operator holds non-tribal casino licenses, alongside New York, Mississippi,...
A long-delayed casino-resort development on the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip has officially entered the market, with the unfinished Dream Las Vegas site now listed for sale following a legal settlement tied to unpaid construction costs. McCarthy Building Companies, the project’s former lead contractor, has hired Colliers International to handle the sale of the 4.7-acre parcel located on...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly stated that he will not give presidential assent to Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill, reinforcing his view that the regulation of lottery and gaming activities lies outside the constitutional authority of the federal government. The declaration, cited by The Nation, was made during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja,...
Crown Princess has returned to service following a scheduled drydock in Singapore, re-entering the Princess Cruises fleet with a series of refurbished and newly introduced onboard spaces. The work focused on updating high-traffic guest areas while maintaining the ship’s existing layout and capacity as it prepares for an extended deployment in Australia and a 2026 World Cruise. Casino Redesign Focuses on...
Coinbase has agreed to acquire The Clearing Company as it accelerates its move into prediction markets, deepening its exposure to event-based trading only days after rolling out the product to users. The transaction signals that the exchange intends to make prediction markets a permanent part of its platform rather than a limited experiment. Bringing Prediction Market Expertise In-House The agreement...
New Zealand’s government has confirmed that online casinos operating under the country’s upcoming licensing regime will be prohibited from accepting customer funds via credit cards. The restriction forms part of the Online Casino Bill, legislation intended to legalise and regulate online casino gambling while embedding consumer protection measures into the market from its launch. Consumer Debt Concerns Drive Payment Rules Internal...