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Mirage casino enthusiasts flock to Las Vegas icon for final good-byes to 90s landmark

The Mirage casino in Las Vegas is permanently set to close its doors next week but not before giving away over $1 million in jackpot money. The casino will soon be replaced by a new Hard Rock Las Vegas - ending the tenure of one of the resorts that ushered in a new casino boom in Las Vegas in the 1990s. The Mirage's last day of casino operations is…

Land-based ・ 15 July 2024

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The Mirage Casino To Give Away $1.6 Million in Prizes

Due to its upcoming closure, The Mirage casino in Las Vegas has been mandated by Nevada regulations to distribute $1.6 million in unclaimed progressive jackpots before it closes. This payout, termed The Mirage Progressive Final Cash Giveaway, includes $1.2 million from slot machines and $400000 from table games. The slot jackpots will be given away…

Land-based ・ 11 July 2024

OCNJ Daily

The Allure of Casinos: A Look at the Gaming Industry in New Jersey

Casinos have long held a place of fascination in popular culture. From the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to the more intimate settings of regional casinos, these entertainment complexes offer a unique blend of excitement, competition, and the potential for big wins. In New Jersey, the casino industry has become a significant economic driver,…

Industry ・ 11 June 2024

focusgn.com

Jackpot.com launches in New Jersey

The firm has also launched in Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts. US.- The online lottery ticket platform Jackpot.com has launched in New Jersey, its sixth US state. New Jersey lottery players can order tickets for Powerball and Mega Millions and state lottery games, including Pick-3, Pick-4, and Cash 4 Life. The platform purchases…

Winnings ・ 30 May 2024

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The Bronx Daily

Senator Addabbo Says Online Casinos Are Inevitable In The Big Apple, But Is Be Correct?

In the past decade, New York has seen wholesale changes to its gambling landscape. Despite this, online casinos and other iGaming activities remain prohibited in the state. Recently, Senator Joseph Addabbo, Chairman of the Senate's Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering stated that the legalization of online casinos is inevitable, doubling down…

Law ・ 30 May 2024

Top US Casinos

New York Lawmakers Pushing Bill to Expedite Downstate Casino Licenses

Sen. Joseph Addabbo (top left) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (top right) are leading the effort at the New York Capitol in Albany to overcome various delays slowing down the process of approving, building and ultimately opening casinos downstate. (Image: Hans Pennink/Associated Press/Alamy) A pair of New York lawmakers are backing a bill that would…

Law ・ 22 May 2024

KTVQ

The Mirage in Vegas is closing. Here's what to know about its Hard Rock rebrand

The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is getting ready to officially close its doors. On Wednesday, officials announced the casino will be closing on July 17, 2024 in order for crews to begin transforming the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. "We'd like to thank the Las Vegas community and team members for…

Land-based ・ 20 May 2024

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The Mirage Las Vegas is closing to make way for Hard Rock guitar-shaped hotel

LAS VEGAS (KVVU /Gray News) - An iconic hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip is closing this summer. The Hard Rock International announced that The Mirage is scheduled to cease operations on July 17. Officials say the closure is to begin the transformation of the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. The hotel is…

Land-based ・ 19 May 2024

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Hard Rock to rebrand Las Vegas Mirage Hotel & Casino

Hard Rock International is set to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17 to begin the transformation of the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. Hard Rock will develop a new integrated resort with a nearly 700-foot guitar-shaped hotel in the center of the Las Vegas Strip. "We'd like to thank…

Land-based ・ 17 May 2024

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Mirage closing in July 2024, transforming into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Mirage Hotel & Casino is getting ready to officially close its doors. On Wednesday, casino officials announced the casino would be closing on July 17, 2024 in order for crews to begin transforming the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. "We'd like to thank the Las Vegas community and team…

Land-based ・ 16 May 2024

Fox 5 Vegas

Mirage Hotel & Casino closing date announced ahead of Hard Rock hotel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A beloved hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip is ceasing operations. The Hard Rock International said that that The Mirage Hotel & Casino is scheduled to cease operations on July 17, 2024. Officials say the closure is to begin the transformation of the property into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las…

Land-based ・ 16 May 2024

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Betting on the US market; the IT infrastructure of gambling

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Law ・ 09 May 2024

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Alabama Daily News

Albritton on gambling 'no' vote: 'Nothing to offer PCI'

The reworked gambling proposal that would let voters decide on approving a lottery and legalizing slot machine gambling fell one vote short in the Senate Tuesday night. While not dead for the session, the 20-15 vote is a major setback with four legislative days remaining in this session. Among the 15 nos, most surprisingly, was Sen. Greg Albritton,…

Law ・ 02 May 2024

focusgn.com

New Jersey bill to increase online gambling taxes introduced

The proposal is to increase tax rates to 30 per cent. US.- New Jersey senator John McKeon has formally has introduced Bill S3064, which aims to increase the tax for online gambling and sports betting to 30 per cent. The bill has been referred to the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee. It would more than…

Law ・ 12 April 2024

Patch

NJ Senator Wants To Double Taxes For Internet Gambling, Casinos

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - A senator in New Jersey says it's time to double taxes on online casinos and sports wagering as gambling profits continue to "explode" across the state. Sen. John McKeon (NJ-27) recently introduced a package of bills that would mean some changes for the state's burgeoning gaming industry if they cross the finish line. The state's…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 April 2024

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New Jersey senator proposes doubling tax rate for online gambling to 30%

A New Jersey senator has proposed a significant tax hike for online gambling operators, unveiling a bill that would nearly double the current tax rates for digital gaming platforms in the state. State Senator John McKeon, representing Essex/Passaic, introduced the bill, which is aimed at increasing tax rates on both New Jersey's online casinos and…

Law ・ 27 March 2024

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Column: Support veterans by vetoing gambling machine legislation

American Veterans (AMVETS) is one of the foremost veterans' service organizations in Virginia and the United States. We have a proud history of assisting Virginia veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. AMVETS Department of Virginia exists to serve the veterans of America's armed forces who live and work…

Law ・ 24 March 2024

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Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban

Prominent Technologies says its new games are not covered by the ban, but their claim has drawn early skepticism from the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear. The Pennsylvania-based game maker was one of two companies that began operating what they called "skill games" in Kentucky gas stations, convenience stores and bars across Kentucky in…

Law ・ 10 March 2024

Northern Nevada Business Weekly

Nevada casinos’ 34-month streak of $1 billion win ‘the new normal’

In pre-pandemic times, months when Nevada's casinos took in more than $1 billion in gaming win were considered outstanding. However, after hitting $1 billion in gaming win for 34 consecutive months, that threshold has become "the new normal," Mike Lawson, the Nevada Gaming Control Board's senior economic analyst, said recently on Nevada…

Land-based ・ 26 February 2024

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New Jersey reintroduces bills on racetrack slots and advertising

Senator Joseph Pennacchio's bill, called SCR14, is an amendment looking to introduce slot machines at New Jersey racetracks. The bill also says revenue would be utilised to support the state in areas such as casinos and horse racing, as well as improvements to Atlantic City. Pennacchio has introduced the bill on numerous occasions before, as far…

Finance ・ 11 January 2024

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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2022 offered an olive branch to the state's four tribes in the form of legal sports betting, it's a good bet that she didn't expect this: Two months after launch, the tribes are backing bills that would expand gambling to include online casino apps, historical horse racing, and brick-and-mortar casinos both on and off…

Law ・ 05 January 2024

The Express

Casino smoking and boosting in-person gambling are among challenges for Atlantic City in 2024

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - After the confetti is swept away and the empty champagne bottles recycled in Atlantic City, 2024 will bring numerous challenges and potential opportunities for the East Coast gambling resort. The most burning issue for Atlantic City in the new year is likely to be whether state lawmakers approve a measure to ban smoking…

Travel ・ 01 January 2024

Yellowhammer News

API report warns that gambling, state lotto legalization comes with downsides

A new report by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) suggests that a gambling expansion would have negative repercussions. API commissioned Dr. John Hill to prepare an in-depth report on gambling and the effects of expanding legalized gambling in the state. His twenty-page report detailed the potential pitfalls that come with the expansion of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 December 2023

MediaNama

Delhi HC dismisses Petition seeking ban on online gambling sites

Earlier this week, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition requesting the court to ban online gambling websites operating in the National Capital Territory and other states. The petitioner challenged various websites that allegedly allow anyone to sign up and play their games, but later coerce users into spending money on them. The petitioner…

Law ・ 21 December 2023

MediaNama

Highlights: Madras HC's Judgment on TN's Online 'Gambling' Ban

Last month, the Madras High Court once again struck down the Tamil Nadu government's attempts to ban online skill games (non-gambling games) under a larger ban on online gambling. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangpurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavalu held that the state government had the power to regulate skill games, and banning them exceeded its…

Law ・ 04 December 2023

WGBH

Research on gambling problems was central to Massachusetts' casino law, but scope has been reduced

Massachusetts' 2011 casino legislation mandated research into the health and economic effects of the industry, to the praise of many who work on gambling problems. But the research budget has been going down even as gambling has expanded, leaving the body of knowledge more limited than some had hoped. In 2013, researchers in Massachusetts launched…

Gambling Addiction ・ 14 November 2023

M Live

A Comprehensive Guide to Gambling Taxes in Michigan

When you ask somebody about hubs of casino gambling in the United States, it's likely that Las Vegas, Nevada or Atlantic City, New Jersey, will be the most common answer. After all, those locations have been staples of American gambling and sports betting In recent years, however, gambling legalization has begun sweeping the nation, with more and…

Law ・ 13 November 2023

KSDK

Missouri's gambling debate players chase stakes worth billions

MISSOURI, USA - Missourians spend billions every year in pursuit of instant riches. They buy lottery tickets, play casino games and dab bingo cards. And increasingly in recent years, they play games of questionable legality in convenience stores, truck stops and small gaming parlors. Everyone involved in the industry thinks people would spend more,…

Law ・ 09 November 2023

Eye On Annapolis

Will the Online Gambling Industry in Maryland Expand to Include iGaming?

As the Maryland online sports betting market continues to grow, there is talk about if and when online casino games will be legalized in the state. If legalization does happen, it will allow Maryland residents to play slots and table games like blackjack and roulette online. There seems to be an appetite for online gambling in the state. There are…

Law ・ 06 November 2023

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Deadwood gambling down in September but up for the year

A new monthly report shows gamblers wagered $140 million in Deadwood during September, which was down about 5 percent from the same month last year. About 90 percent of that money - roughly $127 million - went back to gamblers as winnings. Casinos kept the rest, about $13 million. Most of the gambling in Deadwood happens at slot machines. Gamblers…

Sports ・ 30 October 2023

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Deadwood gamblers wager $140 million in September

A new monthly report shows gamblers wagered $140 million in Deadwood last month, which was down about 5% from the same month last year. About 90% of that money - roughly $127 million - went back to gamblers as winnings. Casinos kept the rest, about $13 million. Most of the gambling in Deadwood happens at slot machines. Gamblers put about $132…

Sports ・ 27 October 2023

We Are Brighton

Why online bingo in America is virtually nonexistent?

In Europe, particularly the UK, there has always been a strong thirst for access to online gambling options. Online sportsbooks have been operating since the mid-1990s with online casino gambling hitting full stride several years later. After throwing online horse race betting, poker rooms, lotteries, and even online bingo, it becomes clear that…

Bingo ・ 25 October 2023

The Nation Roar

Rhode Island Casino 18: The Legality of Online Gambling

Rhode Island casinos pique the interest of many residents and visitors looking for gambling options in the state. Rhode Island has a rich history when it comes to gambling, and with the advancement of internet technology, the prospect of an online casino is becoming increasingly attractive. In this in-depth guide, we take a look at the Rhode Island…

Law ・ 21 October 2023

The Pantagraph

Illinois gambling tax revenue grows to nearly $2 billion

SPRINGFIELD - As the saying goes, the house always wins. And as gambling continues to expand across Illinois, that saying increasingly extends to state government coffers as revenue from the lottery, casinos, video gaming, sports betting and horse racing grew more than 5% to $1.99 billion in the fiscal year that ended in June, according to a report…

Finance ・ 12 October 2023

Sun Gazette

Pa. lawmakers and casino industry officials clash over skill games regulation

Law ・ 04 October 2023

Arizona Capital Times

Bingo players resist regulation by state agencies

A state senator is pushing back against various state agencies over what they say is illegal gaming and he says is protected bingo. On Sep. 1, the Arizona Department of Gaming, Arizona Department of Revenue and Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control sent a joint letter to bingo licensees that gambling on certain machines is illegal and…

Law ・ 04 October 2023

Native News Online

How Online Gambling is Affecting Native American Tribes

The digital revolution of the gambling industry has catalyzed profound transformations, and among the most deeply affected are Native American tribes. This article unravels the multi-faceted relationship between the surge of online gambling and its traditions, rights, and economics. In the vast realm of entertainment, few sectors have witnessed as…

Sports ・ 03 October 2023

CBS 17

Republicans try to resolve casino dispute holding up budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - Republican legislative leaders met Wednesday after it became clear this week that their disagreement over new gambling options is the key issue preventing lawmakers from voting on the state budget. House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) said there aren't enough members willing to vote in favor of the budget if gaming is…

Politics ・ 14 September 2023

WRAL

Budget votes loom as clock ticks on NC casino, gambling proposals

The North Carolina General Assembly seems to be on pace to finalize a long-delayed state budget next week, but there's no certainty yet whether that spending plan will include a massive expansion of legal gambling. House Republicans met behind closed doors for more than three hours Tuesday in part to go over proposals to legalize four new…

Law ・ 06 September 2023

News Bug

Southern Illinois casino opens, sends $25 million to the state

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on Friday to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…

Travel ・ 30 August 2023

The State Journal - Register

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort opens in Southern Illinois

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on Friday to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…

Travel ・ 26 August 2023

thecompanion.in

India’s Evolving Online Gaming Laws

Online gaming, betting, and gambling are activities that involve playing games or placing bets on the outcome of events using the internet or other digital platforms. These activities can be classified into two broad categories: games of chance and games of skill. Games of chance are those where the outcome is determined by random factors, such as…

Law ・ 21 August 2023

MediaNama

Online Games involving Stakes Affected by Gambling Ban: TN Govt

Online games are prohibited when played for stakes, argued Advocate General R. Shunmugasundaram while defending the Tamil Nadu government's online gambling ban before the Madras High Court yesterday. As reported by The New Indian Express, Shunmugasundaram added that the ban doesn't prevent companies from running online gaming platforms in the…

Law ・ 18 August 2023

WRAL

Another gambling expansion in NC as lottery approves digital instant games

A new form of online gambling is coming to North Carolina later this year. The North Carolina Education Lottery Commission voted Tuesday evening to offer digital instant games online beginning by Nov. 15. The commission likened the games to digital scratch-off tickets. North Carolina lawmakers approved online sports betting earlier this year. That…

Lottery ・ 16 August 2023

New Indian Express

‘Online gambling addictive, affects social order’: TN govt to Madras HC- The New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu government on Monday submitted before the Madras High Court that banning online gambling is a policy decision as it adversely impacts public health and social order because of the addictive nature of the game. Making the submissions before the first bench of Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice PD Audikesavalu, senior…

Law ・ 08 August 2023

The Hindu

Online gambling Act is fully within the legislative competence of the State, Tamil Nadu govt. asserts before Madras High Court

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022, is intra vires (within the legal powers) the legislative competence conferred on the State legislature by the Constitution and not ultra vires as contended by All India Gaming Federation and others, the State government has asserted before the Madras High…

Law ・ 03 July 2023

The Buffalo News

Exclusive details in deal to put Seneca casino in Rochester

ALBANY - On Friday evening in Albany, an explosive rumor began circulating about a secretive gaming compact struck between the Seneca Nation and Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration. Two days earlier, the Nation and Hochul's office had struck a deal on the broad outlines of a new, 20-year agreement. The details of the deal were kept secret. Yet the…

Law ・ 13 June 2023

Cryptomode

Top 3 Michigan Online Casino Sites 2023: Reviewing the 3 Best Online Casinos in Michigan

Online gambling can be fun and rewarding, but as Michigan residents have access to dozens of legal online casinos, sorting through all of them can take up considerable time. In addition, your overall experience will depend on the quality of the online casino itself. So here we present to you the three best online casinos in Michigan. Our top pick…

Payment Methods ・ 26 May 2023

The Buffalo News

Gov. Hochul recuses herself from Seneca casino compact talks

ALBANY - Gov. Kathy Hochul has recused herself from negotiating a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation, instead tapping two senior aides to hash out the agreement. Hochul is recusing herself from negotiating a renewal of the Seneca Nation compact because her husband, William Hochul, is senior vice president, general counsel and secretary at…

Law ・ 20 May 2023

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Billionaire Steve Cohen Eyes New York Casino

Billionaire Steve Cohen is vying for a license to build a casino adjacent to the Mets' Citi Field in Queens. Cohen owns the Mets. The space is currently a parking lot and park. According to Bloomberg, Cohen has hired a team of lobbyists to work on the project. The State of New York is charging $500 million for each license and requiring a minimum…

Finance ・ 05 May 2023

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Kiwi Banks at Odds With Aussie Bosses Over Gambling On Credit

Australian banks are supporting a Canberra government ban on gamblers using their credit cards to bet online. Their Kiwi subsidiaries are taking quite a different position. The idea of someone taking out a credit card to hit the pokies online is either A-okay or deeply concerning, depending on whether you're an Australian bank in Australia or the…

Payment Methods ・ 03 May 2023

The Boston Globe

Legislation introduced to allow online casino gambling in R.I.

PROVIDENCE - Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio this week joined in introducing legislation to allow online casino gaming, or "iGaming," in Rhode Island. Bally's Corporation, the Rhode Island-based casino giant, announced a " major legislative initiative " for iGaming in February during the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce legislative…

Law ・ 30 April 2023

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu anti-online gambling law: Madras High Court refuses interim protection to online gaming companies

The Madras High Court on Thursday refused to restrain the Tamil Nadu government from taking any coercive action against online gaming companies until the disposal of a batch of cases filed by them challenging the constitutional validity of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022. Acting Chief Justice…

Law ・ 28 April 2023

Brand Equity

gambling sites ads: ETtech Exclusive: Ads of betting, gambling sites still in play on social media

are continuing to aggressively advertise on social media platforms despite India's new gaming regulations prohibiting betting and wagering of any kind. This also places the websites and companies that deal in this space in contravention of guidelines from the Ministry of Information of Broadcasting, in early April, directing media companies and…

Gambling Sites ・ 27 April 2023

Royal Examiner

Youngkin signs bipartisan bill creating new committee on gambling addiction

Much of the discussion surrounding Virginia's push toward state-sanctioned gambling has focused on how much money it might bring in for the state and local governments eager for new tax revenue. But state policymakers are taking a new step this year to try to create a more coordinated approach to gambling addiction, a less publicized downside of…

Law ・ 25 April 2023

Lexology

ERGO Analysing Development Impacting Business: Tamil Nadu Bans Online Gambling

1.1 The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill 2022 (Bill) received the assent of the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Mr R N Ravi, on 7 April 2023. Pursuant to the Madras High Court striking down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act 20211, the Tamil Nadu government constituted a fivemember committee…

Law ・ 24 April 2023

Gambling News

Eight Michigan Tribal Casinos See Decrease in Gaming Payments

The 2022 Tribal Gaming Report has shown a 2.2% collective decrease in the reported payments to local entities by Michigan's 23 tribal casinos from 2021. The total payments made by Michigan tribes to local government units was $30.8 million in 2022, down slightly from $31.5 million in 2021. The report also indicated that the factors that impact…

Finance ・ 19 April 2023

Mint

Online gambling can earn you a jail term in Tamil Nadu, but what's next?

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu has banned online gambling, rekindling a campaign against gaming firms in India that has raged for over a year-and-a-half. The move came just three days after the Centre included gaming firms under its intermediary rules. Mint explains the controversy: What just happened in Tamil Nadu? After much back-and-forth (even within…

Law ・ 13 April 2023

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Tamil Nadu Anti-Gambling Law: Govt bans online gambling; Here's all you need to know

Tamil Nadu, India: On April 10, the Tamil Nadu Government notified the Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, after Governor RN Ravi gave his assent, following which it was published in the Government Gazette. The legislation is set to come into force in Tamil Nadu following the notification. The legislation prohibits advertisements…

Law ・ 12 April 2023

MediaNama

TN Gov Assents to Law Banning Online Gambling and Games of Chance

After a very long wait for the state government, Tamil Nadu's Governor R.N. Ravi finally granted his assent to the state's law banning online gambling and games of chance yesterday, The Hindu reported. Ravi's stamp of approval came after the state assembly passed a resolution against him earlier in the day. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin…

Industry ・ 12 April 2023

Brand Equity

tamil nadu: Tamil Nadu governor gives assent to bill banning online gambling

Governor RN Ravi on Monday approved a long-pending Bill to ban online gambling, which includes online rummy and poker with stakes in the State. The legislation, called the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, also seeks to regulate online gaming including fantasy sports which may now need vetting by a…

Law ・ 11 April 2023

The Hindu

T.N. Governor grants assent to Bill banning online gambling

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N Ravi has granted his assent to the Bill seeking to ban online gambling and regulate online gaming. A senior official at the State Secretariat said the Raj Bhavan had confirmed the Governor's decision to the government. The Bill, was first passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in October 2022. According to the…

Law ・ 11 April 2023

Brand Equity

online gambling prohibition: Tamil Nadu Guv RN Ravi gives ascent to Bill on Prohibition of Online Gambling

Governor RN Ravi on Monday gave ascent to'Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games' Bill. The Tamil Nadu Assembly had unanimously adopted the bill to ban online gambling again on March 23, weeks after state Governor R N Ravi returned it to the government for reconsideration. Piloting The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online…

Law ・ 11 April 2023

Travel Daily News

Best online gambling sites in Texas: Legal TX offshore casinos 2023

Sweeps casinos, also known as sweepstakes casinos, are a type of online casino that operates under a legal loophole. As with many states in the US, Texas has strict regulations when it comes to online gambling. While there are no laws specifically prohibiting online gambling, the state government has not yet legalized or regulated it. However,…

Gambling Sites ・ 07 April 2023

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Ultimate Guide to Playing at an Online Casino in India

The world of online casinos has been growing by leaps and bounds in India, thanks to the easy availability of high-speed internet and smartphones. For gaming enthusiasts, this means that they can now enjoy their favourite games anytime, anywhere. Whether you're looking to make some quick cash or just entertain yourself, online casinos offer a lot…

Payment Methods ・ 03 April 2023

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New Desert Diamond Casino to begin construction near Glendale

The Tohono O'odham Nation, which operates four Desert Diamond Casinos in Arizona, including one near the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, is preparing to begin development on a fifth, to be located near Loop 303 and Northern Parkway. The 110-acre site has already been taken into trust by the federal government for the Tohono O'odham…

Sports ・ 01 April 2023

The Indian Express

Tamil Nadu House passes Bill to ban online gambling

Two weeks after Governor R N Ravi returned the Bill banning online gambling and regulating online games to the government for its consideration, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed the same legislation on Thursday. Chief Minister M K Stalin, who reintroduced the Bill, said that the state government has "the right to streamline, regulate, and protect"…

Law ・ 24 March 2023

Hindustan Times

TN assembly readopts bill against online gambling

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday passed the bill to ban online gambling for the second time in six months and days after governor RN Ravi returned it, questioning the state assembly's competence to frame a law on the subject. The bill, titled Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022, was introduced in…

Law ・ 24 March 2023

g2g.news

TN: CM Stalin to present Online Gambling Prohibition Bill again in Legislative Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will be presenting The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022 again tomorrow in the Legislative Assembly. It is said that more than 40 people have lost their lives playing online rummy in the state owing to delay in the bill being passed. According to Patrika, the…

Law ・ 22 March 2023

US Bets

Iowa Bill For Internet Casino Gaming Filed In General Assembly

A House Study Bill was filed in the Iowa General Assembly on Monday calling to allow advance deposit wagering as part of a broader proposal to bring internet casino gaming to the Hawkeye State. HSB 227, filed by Rep. Bobby Kauffman, who also serves as the House Ways and Means chairperson, would allow casino operators to have a maximum of two online…

Law ・ 16 March 2023

The Hindu

Bill on online gambling “adequately addresses” issues raised by Governor, says official

Apprehensions, raised by Governor R.N. Ravi over the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, have been adequately addressed in the preamble of the legislation. This is the response of an State government official to the issues flagged by Mr. Ravi while returning the Bill to the government recently. According…

Politics ・ 11 March 2023

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu government to table fresh Bill against online gambling

A day after Governor R.N. Ravi returned the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, adopted by the Assembly last year, a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the Secretariat on Thursday, decided to table a second Bill, reiterating the government's decision to impose the ban. Briefing…

Law ・ 10 March 2023

newsroomodisha.com

TN Governor sends back bill to ban online gambling to govt

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Wednesday returned the Bill to ban online gambling, including on online rummy games. The Bill against online gambling was unanimously passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly on October 18, 2022 based on a recommendation by a committee headed by Justice K. Chandru (retd. The Bill has been lying in the table of the…

Politics ・ 09 March 2023

The Hindu

T.N. Law Minister hints at re-adoption of Bill against online gambling

A day after it emerged that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi returned a Bill banning online gambling, State Law Minister S. Regupathy indicated the Government might readopt the Bill in the Legislative Assembly, just as it had done when the anti-NEET Bill was returned last year. If the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly adopted yet another Bill seeking to…

Law ・ 09 March 2023

Concord Monitor

Though it once faced long odds, casino-style gambling is now firmly entrenched in N.H

For a long time, they raced greyhounds in Seabrook. The skinny dogs are gone, but some of the same gamblers from those days still come out. "You know how many times I walked around the dog track that's still out there?" Mike Moodie ponders aloud. "I've walked around…if I could have a dollar…" Moodie washed dishes at the old Seabrook Greyhound Park…

Law ・ 05 March 2023

NHPR

Though it once faced long odds, casino-style gambling is now firmly entrenched in NH

For a long time, they raced greyhounds in Seabrook. The skinny dogs are gone, but some of the same gamblers from those days still come out. "You know how many times I walked around the dog track that's still out there?" Mike Moodie ponders aloud. "I've walked around…if I could have a dollar…" Moodie washed dishes at the old Seabrook Greyhound Park…

Law ・ 21 February 2023

Delmarva Now

Virtual table games, slots could land on Maryland 2024 ballot

The Maryland Senate began hearings Wednesday on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide - a plan that would ask voters to legalize online gaming for sponsors paying a hefty licensing fee. The bill's is sponsored by Sen. Ron Watson, D-Prince George's, and Senate Majority Leader Nancy J. King, D-Montgomery. Senate Bill…

Law ・ 21 February 2023

Capital Gazette

Maryland legislature to analyze legalizing online gaming like virtual table games and slot machines

The Maryland Senate began hearings Wednesday on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide - a plan that would ask voters to legalize online casinos. SB 267, sponsored by Sen. Ron Watson, a Democrat from Prince George's County, and Senate Majority Leader Nancy J. King, aMontgomery County Democrat, would ask voters in…

Law ・ 20 February 2023

Seacoast Online

NH casino-style gambling booms at The Brook as charitable gaming grows

For a long time, they raced greyhounds in Seabrook. The skinny dogs are gone, but some of the same gamblers from those days still come out. "You know how many times I walked around the dog track that's still out there?" Mike Moodie ponders aloud. "I've walked around … if I could have a dollar …" Moodie washed dishes at the old Seabrook Greyhound…

Law ・ 20 February 2023

Asgam

Star warns of major hurdles to earnings at The Star Sydney on increased casino duty rates, regulatory challenges

Australia's Star Entertainment Group has warned that the future earnings capacity of The Star Sydney could be seriously harmed should the NSW state government proceed with plans to substantially increase casino duty rates starting in FY24. In an earnings and outlook update filed with the Australian Securities Exchange on Monday, Star explained that…

Industry ・ 13 February 2023

NHPR

Though it once faced long odds, casino-style gambling is now firmly entrenched in N.H.

For a long time, they raced greyhounds in Seabrook. The skinny dogs are gone, but some of the same gamblers from those days still come out. "You know how many times I walked around the dog track that's still out there?" Mike Moodie ponders aloud. "I've walked around…if I could have a dollar…" Moodie washed dishes at the old Seabrook Greyhound Park…

Law ・ 13 February 2023

afternoonnews.in

Any other way to ban online gambling ?

A young man named Sivanraj from Rosmiyapuram near Panagudi in Nellai district committed suicide after losing up to 15 lakh rupees in online rummy. Shivan Raj, who contacted his friends before committing suicide, said he has lost all his money in online rummy and those who lent him money are giving him pressure. So he said he was going to commit…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

Tech Buzz Ireland

Why is it challenging for entrepreneurs to establish an online casino in Australia?

The online gambling market in Australia is hugely profitable. However, it is very tough to get into. There are many requirements you must meet and have documentation for. To create an Australian online casino in 2023, you'll need extensive knowledge about the gaming industry and information and communications technology (ICT). The sector is…

Industry ・ 11 January 2023

Urban Matter

Why Michigan's Online Casino Market Could be a Perfect Case Study for Illinois

Sports betting is legal in both Michigan and Illinois. Online casinos are legal in Michigan but not in the land of Lincoln. Interestingly, Illinois has recorded a much higher betting handle ($14.17B) than the Great Lake States ($6.8B) since sports betting became legal in 2018. Michigan hit a $1 billion revenue in its first full year of legalizing…

Law ・ 06 January 2023

The News Minute

TN man dies by suicide after suffering losses due to online gambling

Manimuthu, a manager at an electronics store, left a suicide note blaming online gambling. newsOnline Gambling DeathsSunday, December 11, 2022 - 17:17 A manager at an electronics store died by suicide near Vazhpadi in Salem district after losing money in online gambling. The manager Manimuthu took his own life at a temple in Veppilapatti. Vazhpadi…

Incidents ・ 26 December 2022

The Hindu

Fighting the menace of online gambling

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has chosen to remain silent on the fate of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill even four weeks after the Ordinance on the same subject lapsed. There are several pieces of legislation awaiting the Governor's clearance, but the Bill in question is different from the rest. An…

Incidents ・ 26 December 2022

South Florida Caribbean News

People Are Using This Option As An Alternative To Be Able To Gamble In Florida Amidst The Strict State Laws

Want to give gambling a try but feel restricted due to the strict laws your state government has imposed? No worries! Keep reading and learn how other Floridians are able to gamble despite these laws. The state of Florida's gambling laws are always altering as a result of a perpetual fight between residents and politicians to advance their varied…

Crypto ・ 26 December 2022

The Indian Express

Tamil Nadu ordinance on banning online gambling expires for want of Governor’s assent

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance expired on Sunday night for want of Governor's assent to the Bill approved by the Tamil Nadu Assembly last month. This has sparked a new conflict between the state government and Governor R N Ravi on a day the state reported another death by suicide at Tenkasi,…

Politics ・ 20 December 2022

Brand Equity

Explained: Tamil Nadu's New Law On Ban Of 'Games Of Chance' And Gambling

The Tamil Nadu government has stated that although only internet gambling has been outlawed in the state, no comprehensive ban on online games has been proposed. They are now asking Governor R. N. Ravi to sign a bill that will outlaw online gambling and govern online games with in state. S. Raghupathy, the state's law minister, noted that no…

Law ・ 18 December 2022

The Print

MP govt forms task force to prevent online gambling in state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh government has formed a task force to prevent online gambling and control online gaming in the state. According to the order issued by the state home ministry department on Friday, the task force constituted under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary of the state home…

Industry ・ 16 December 2022

The Free Press Journal

Bhopal: Task force formed to prohibit online gambling and check online games

Bhopal(Madhya Pradesh): The state government on Friday constituted a task force to prohibit online gambling and put a check on online games. This task force will examine legal, technical and other aspects before making the recommendations to the government. The task force was formed as per the recommendations made by the senior secretary committee…

Industry ・ 16 December 2022

g2g.news

Madhya Pradesh government forms task force to examine aspects of banning online gambling and regulating online gaming

A task force has been formed by the Madhya Pradesh (MP) government, headed by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, to look into technical, legal, and other elements of banning online gambling and regulating online gaming. A recent release from the MP government states that the decision to form the task force was taken on the basis…

Law ・ 16 December 2022

The Hindu

E-Gaming representatives meet Governor on Bill to ban online gambling

At a time when the State government and political parties have been urging Governor R.N. Ravi to grant his assent to a Bill to ban online gambling and regulate online games, it has emerged that representatives of the E-Gaming Federation met Mr. Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on December 5 to share their views on the proposed legislation. A source from the…

Law ・ 13 December 2022

News9 Live

Only online gambling banned, TN govt clarifies to Governor’s query

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday said no complete ban on online games has been proposed but only online gambling has been proscribed in the state and sought Governor R N Ravi's assent to the Bill to prohibit online gambling and regulate online games in the state. As per the doctrine of proportionality, no total ban has been proposed, state Law…

Law ・ 12 December 2022

Gambling Insider

Tasmanian Government announces new slot machine spending cap

Following a report from Tasmania's Liquor and Gaming Commission, the island's Liberal Government has announced new measures. These include a state-wide "player card gaming system with pre-commitment and cashless gaming," a first for Australia. The Tasmanian Government intends to implement this system by December 2024, establishing hard limits on…

Law ・ 06 December 2022

afkgaming.com

Tamil Nadu’s Ordinance Banning Online Gambling Lapses

The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed an ordinance prohibiting online gambling and regulating online gaming earlier this year, following which the state's Governor R N Ravi gave his assent to the same on 1st October. The State Assembly then tabled the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gaming and Regulation of Online Games Bill to ban online gambling and…

Law ・ 06 December 2022

The Hindu

Date for implementation of ordinance on online gambling yet to be notified, T.N. govt. tells Madras HC

A batch of cases filed before the Madras High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance, 2022, was withdrawn on Wednesday after the State government told the court that the Ordinance has not come into force as yet. Acting Chief Justice T. Raja and Justice…

Law ・ 03 December 2022

The News Minute

Tamil Nadu’s Strict Law against Online rummy sites in India

Rummy has an obfuscated status in India. While many people will admit to enjoying playing rummy with friends and families, the card game is often considered gambling when played for stakes. Rummy was accepted as a'game of skill' by the Supreme Court back in 1968, but the state of Tamil Nadu has now decidedly passed a law banning it. The term'game…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

The News Minute

Why online casinos, gambling, and betting are being banned in TN

The real-money gaming industry in India has been in the news over the past few months. The sector was brought into the limelight recently after the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, on September 26, approved an ordinance banning all forms of online skill games within the state. On October 8, the State Governor, RN Ravi, signed and approved the ordinance. On…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

The News Minute

Is online gaming with real money legal or illegal in India?

The online gaming industry in India is a strange beast. On the one hand, it is one of the country's fastest-growing sectors; on the other hand, real money games involving money are banned in most Indian states. Despite the legal ambiguity surrounding the industry, a KPMG report predicted that online gaming would reach 29000 Crores in revenue by…

Law ・ 01 December 2022