The measure passed its first reading 74 to 8 under an expedited procedure, and the Public Defender has urged lawmakers not to adopt it without a human rights risk assessment.
The former Hollywood Casino Joliet site was vacated by Penn Entertainment in September 2025 as the operator pushed forward with plans to unveil a new establishment for Illinois residents.
Apal and AGR warn that prohibiting advertising, bonuses and promotions could make it harder for licensed operators to compete with the unregulated market.
Chancellor Jon Healey unveiled the 2027 UK Budget on 28 October, confirming an increase in MGD on higher-stakes machines to 25% – potentially adding £10,000 (US$13,300) in annual costs per shop.
A proposal would require casinos, authorized betting platforms and event organizers to check the national debtors' registry before allowing access or processing transactions.
Concordia’s ordinance to prevent online gambling among young people remains unregulated, delaying planned school-based education and restrictions on betting websites.
The UK Government's 5% tax hike on machine games could cost Entain millions, but the operator's FY26 outlook remains unchanged.
The think tank supports the increase to 25% but says it falls short of the larger rise it proposed to address gambling-related harm.
The Betting and Gaming Council speaks out to Chancellor Healey's official budget.
The Global Gaming Insider contributor and land-based gaming expert asks whether the tax rise may reduce overall tax revenue, highlighting the importance of genuine job losses.