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In a landmark decision, Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft law called the Entertainment Complex Business Act aimed at legalizing integrated resorts. This move could hopefully be followed by legislation centered on online gaming.

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Thailand

Thailand gaming legalization suffers major blow as Paetongtarn ousted, Anutin eyes premiership

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Thai authorities clarify stance on poker play, after tourneys legalized

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Thailand backs down on casino legalization following political upheaval: Report 

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Thai gaming legislation hangs on a (political) thread

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Thailand advances entertainment complex bill amid coalition fractures

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Thailand’s political crisis threatens casino legislation push

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Thailand pushes to finalise casino bill within current government term

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Thailand

Investment per IR in Thailand could triple to as much as $9B

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Thailand

Thailand government meets Wynn Resorts representatives in entertainment complex talks

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Thailand

Thai public divided and unenthusiastic about Entertainment Complex plans: Poll

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Thai Senate committee reveals internal divide over entertainment complexes

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Thailand

Thai casino bill unlikely to get green light in parliament: report 

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Thai entertainment complex bill final vote pushed to Sept-Oct following recent delay: Legal expert

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Thailand

Thai protesters demand complete withdrawal of casino bill

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Thailand

Thailand halts casino bill one day before its first reading, citing trade war concerns

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Thailand

Thai Deputy Finance Minister confident casino bill will pass first reading this Wednesday

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Thai deputy PM defends casino bill as shield against US trade measures

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Thai casino poll credibility questioned as government pushes bill

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