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Ecuador's Constitutional Court approves casino question for popular consultation

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Ecuador's Constitutional Court approved a revised question for a popular consultation on allowing gambling casinos in five-star hotels. The court had required changes to address concerns that the earlier wording combined casino reopening, a tax and the use of its proceeds; the consultation is scheduled for 16 November.

The ruling allows voters to consider whether casinos may operate in five-star hotels, subject to legislation by the National Assembly.

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Texas representative proposes referendum on casinos and sports betting

Texas representative Charlie Geren filed a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide on casino gaming and sports betting on 2 November 2027. The proposal would limit casino gaming to physical premises, cap the state at 10 casinos and set a maximum tax rate of 15% of gross gaming revenue; online casino gaming is excluded.

Texas state representative Charlie Geren has filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would put casino gaming and sports betting to a statewide vote on 2 November 2027 if passed.

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