Industry
November 4, 2025
Texas Special Election Could Decide the Future of Casino Gambling in the State
A low-stakes election for a vacant state Senate seat in Tarrant County, Texas, has morphed into one of the most expensive and high-profile special elections in Texas politics. Voters of Senate District 9 must choose between Leigh Wambsganss, John Huffman, and Taylor Rehmet next Tuesday, a race that could shape the future of casino gambling […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Slovakia’s President Vetoes New Gambling Law
Peter Pellegrini, Slovakia’s President, has vetoed a new gambling legislation that the Central European country recently passed, citing concerns about consumer protection and the perceived social impact of the new law. President Pellegrini Vetoes Gaming Legislation After a week of deliberations during its 40th parliamentary session, Slovak MPs have passed a new gaming law designed […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
Trump Wants to Restart Nuclear Tests Near Las Vegas, Prompting Opposition
Nevada officials pledged to resist any attempts to resume nuclear testing in the state, near Las Vegas, arguing that such tests are unnecessary and could trigger a new arms race. Their remarks followed President Donald Trump’s statement, made just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, expressing his desire for an immediate […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
BHA: Open Letter Asks Chancellor to Axe the Racing Tax
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced that the industry has come together in support of the Axe the Racing Tax initiative. In an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the industry expressed its concerns with a proposal to harmonize Britain’s gambling tax. Horseracing Industry Opposes RBGD The BHA’s open letter has listed serious […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
Bulgarian Politicians Want to Block Social Media for Under-15s, Comparing It to Gambling
GERB, the ruling political party in Bulgaria, is exploring the possibility of banning social networks for children under 15, a topic that has recently sparked public debate. Kostadin Angelov, the Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee and a GERB member, has strongly backed the proposal, likening the potential impact of social media on children’s mental […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Trump Suggests Miriam Adelson Favors Israel over the US, Sparking Concerns Among Critics
True to his style, President Donald Trump has once again made some outspoken remarks that triggered heated discussions. In this case, Trump made some comments about his long-term friend Miriam Adelson, an Israeli-American businesswoman and the largest Las Vegas Sands stakeholder. Trump Highlighted Adelson’s Contributions Adelson is a longtime Trump supporter who has previously supported […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
Slovakia Appoints Libuša Baranová as New Gambling Regulator Head
Libuša Baranová has been named the new director general of the Office for the Regulation of Gambling (ÚRHH), Slovakia’s gambling regulatory authority. She succeeds Jana Mravíková, marking the second leadership change at the agency this year. Libuša Baranová Heads Slovakia’s Gambling Regulator Mravíková stepped into the role earlier this year following the departure of Martin […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Plumpton Racecourse Breaks Ranks to Support Levy Reform Plan
The Plumpton Racecourse now stands against much of the UK racing establishment by endorsing a proposal to reform the way UK horse racing is financed. The Sussex venue recently submitted a paper to HM Treasury, backing the Social Market Foundation’s (SMF) plan to increase the Horserace Betting Levy twofold to 20% and lower the general […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
New Bill Aims to Turn Estonia Into the Next European iGaming Hub
A new draft legislation in Estonia, led by Reform Party MP and Legal Affairs Committee chair Madis Timpson, seeks to position the Baltic nation as a European iGaming hub to compete with Malta. Estonia Might Become the Next European iGaming Hub The new bill proposes a gradual reduction of the gambling tax by 0.5 percentage […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Las Vegas Faces Economic Challenges as Federal Shutdown Begins
Las Vegas is bracing for a significant shakeup as the federal government announced it would shut down after lawmakers failed to pass a funding deal. This development will likely lead to a wave of furloughs, suspended services, and growing uncertainty in sectors that rely on tourism and travel. Casinos could be especially susceptible, as economic […]
