Uruguay’s Ministry of Tourism rejected a tender for Hotel Casino Carmelo after receiving no offers and is considering other uses for the property. Tourism director Cristian Pos said the building needs substantial investment; the ministry expects to decide what to do before the end of the year.
The ministry’s decision will determine the future use or sale of a casino property that has been out of service for years.
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Nova Scotia Finance Minister John Lohr said the province is considering its options and monitoring regulated online gambling in Ontario and Alberta. New Democratic Party Leader Claudia Chender urged caution, while interim Liberal Leader Iain Rankin called for a public health risk assessment before any expansion is considered.
The Betting and Gaming Council is considering its options as the UKGC proceeds with financial risk assessments. The regulator announced on 7 July that the assessments were being planned.
Las Vegas Sands CEO Patrick Dumont has ruled out a casino hotel at the proposed Dallas Mavericks arena site, citing his interview with The Athletic. Dumont cited space constraints even if Texas changes its gambling laws.
Jackson City Council considered an ordinance on 6 October authorising Mayor John Horhn to negotiate an option to sell 93 acres of city-owned land to LeFleur Development LLC. The developers would pay $111,000 for the land if state lawmakers allow a casino in Jackson; the council suspended the request while seeking more details.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry launched a platform allowing people to block their access to betting and online gaming sites and suspend related advertising for a period. The measure stems from a five-year technical cooperation agreement with the Health Ministry; the plan also includes telehealth support and staff training for the following year.