When the State Becomes the Casino Operator: Conflict of Interest or Protection?
When a government operates a casino, it takes on two roles at once. It must protect the public from gambling-related…
Category: Land-Based & State Gaming
The Shift from Government Gambling Monopolies to Competitive Markets
For many years, governments in several countries controlled large parts of the legal gambling market. They operated lotteries, authorized a…
The Legal Process of Obtaining a Commercial Casino License
Opening a commercial casino requires much more than securing a building and investing in gaming equipment. In jurisdictions where casino…
Taxation on Land-Based Casino Revenues: How States Structures Fees
A casino may generate millions in gaming revenue, but the amount it contributes to government budgets depends on more than…