Thailand’s government withdrew its proposed casino bill from parliamentary discussion ahead of a planned debate on Wednesday, saying it wanted to address public doubts. The move followed internal political tensions and a weakened coalition, according to the source material.
The withdrawal puts the proposed casino legislation’s parliamentary progress on hold, affecting prospective market entrants and investors.
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An applicant withdrew its proposed Colombo Port City casino during due diligence, citing the Colombo Port City Economic Commission. The casino was among five withdrawn projects disclosed by director general Revan Wickramasuriya.
People Inc. withdrew its bid to take MGM Resorts private after several months of talks, and MGM chairman Paul Salem said the company would pursue its standalone strategy. People chairman Barry Diller said the elements needed to complete the deal had not come together; People retains about 27% of MGM and remains interested in a possible future transaction.
Allwyn International and Logflex MT Holding, Novibet’s owner, jointly withdrew their proposed acquisition from review after feedback from Greece’s Hellenic Competition Commission, Allwyn said. The companies no longer expect the transaction to proceed; Novibet said the decision was joint and aimed at protecting shareholder and investor value.
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.