Thailand’s political leadership crisis could stall debate on the country’s entertainment complex bill, which includes casino plans. An unnamed expert said a possible change in prime minister was driving political manoeuvring, while the source described deadlock as likely.
A prolonged legislative impasse could delay decisions on the proposed casino framework in Thailand.
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Lotería del Chubut has called a public tender for the casino’s concession, but a judicial embargo on the Esquel building is hindering the process, reportedly. The tender requires the future operator to take on former staff gradually; workers say they have not received court-awarded unpaid wages or compensation.
A judicial embargo on the Casino Esquel building is holding up the new public tender called by Lotería del Chubut for the casino's concession, according to the report. The Chubut government formalised the call for public tender in the Boletín Oficial for the integral concession of the administration and operation of the casino and its annex hall. The embargo was sought by the casino's own employees over unpaid compensation, the report says.
Scott Bright filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in King County Superior Court, alleging the platform violated Washington's online gambling ban. His complaint says he lost $308,781.62 between 17 June and 14 August 2026; Kalshi has sought dismissal and argues its event contracts are regulated under federal law and that counterparties, not the company, received his losses.
Scott Bright has sued Kalshi in Washington, alleging that its prediction market violated the state's online gambling ban. Kalshi has sought to dismiss the case.
Hotelux Amsterdam Airport closed at the end of October after Haarlemmermeer’s mayor ordered it to stop operating without a licence. The North Holland District Court rejected Hotelux Airport B.V.’s request to suspend enforcement on 8 October, but the ruling was a provisional assessment; Play World Casino in the same building remains open.
Hotelux in Hoofddorp reportedly closed at the end of October because it lacked the required operating licence, while the casino in the same building remains open. Play World still lists opening hours for Hoofddorp on its location page.
Texas lawmakers filed resolutions on 9 November proposing constitutional amendments that would let voters decide on casino gaming and in-person sports betting at an election on 2 November 2027. The proposals would permit up to 10 casino licences and cap operator taxes at 15%; a separate Senate resolution would allow the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to offer gaming through a state-tribal compact.
Spain's Secretariat-General for Consumer Affairs and Gambling said the Player Portal provides information and prevention tools, not effective limits on play. The portal lets registered users view account operators and activity reports, and set alerts against their own participation and deposit thresholds.
Spain's Secretariat-General for Consumer Affairs and Gambling said alerts from the Player Portal are informational and do not impose effective limits on play. The secretariat explained the portal in a LinkedIn publication and video.