Public Gaming Industry
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US Rep. Paul Tonko writing SAFE Bet Act - will address several issues, including deceptive marketing tactics, artificial intelligence and fiscal safeguards
A New York congressman is fine-tuning soon-to-be-introduced federal legislation that aims to curb some of the more problematic elements ass…
Massachusetts is allowing the use of debit cards for the purchase of lottery tickets
The Senate’s spending proposal introduce a significant change in the lottery ticket purchasing process. It calls for allowing the use of de…
Legislators left Alabama sports betting on the bargaining table while it appears the state could soon vote on a lottery
Legislators left Alabama sports betting on the bargaining table while it appears the state could soon vote on a lottery.
A conference…
Pennsylvania senator proposes credit card ban for online gambling
Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana has introduced Senate Bill 1159, aimed at banning the use of credit cards for depositing funds into onli…
Gambling legislation stumbles in Alabama Senate, lawmakers delay vote
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —
After months of contention, Alabama lawmakers have seemingly reached an impasse on the gambling bills introduced this l…
Virginia Governor Youngkin said he has many issues with the assembly’s skill gaming bill
Youngkin additionally proposed allowing local municipalities to exclude skill games, something the assembly’s original bill didn’t include…
Maine Tribal Online Casino Bill Suffers Narrow Defeat in House
A bill that would have legalized online gaming in Maine and handed a monopoly to the state’s four Wabanaki tribes has run aground in the Ho…
Iowa lawmakers asked to ban online sales of lottery products
State officials are asking legislators to ban private companies from selling Iowa lottery tickets and games online.
Tyler Ackerson of the…
New Jersey Senator John McKeon has introduced a new bill that would increase tax for online gambling and sports betting to 30%
A bill to increase gambling tax Rates in New Jersey has opened in Senate, as the state looks to implement a 30% tax rate for online betting…
Alabama lottery, casino legislation heads to conference committee
Legislation that would authorize a lottery and other types of gambling in Alabama is headed to a conference committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- …
Virginia: Skill Game Supporters Urge Governor To Deliver On His Past Promises
Skill game supporters in Virginia held a rally in Richmond Tuesday, urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to remain true to campaign promises that he…
Sweeping New Bill Would Set Up Kentucky Racing, Gambling Regulatory Corporation
Sweeping new bill would set up Kentucky racing, gambling regulatory corporationA sweeping bill introduced Tuesday would create a new standa…
NJ Senator Wants 30% Tax Rate on Online Gambling Revenue
NJ Senator Wants 30% Tax Rate on Online Gambling Revenue
New Jersey Senator John F. McKeon wants to see the tax rate on online casino…
Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Amended To Address Fantasy Sports Pick’em
A Minnesota sports betting proposal took another step forward Thursday while taking a step toward legalizing controversial fantasy sports p…
Maryland Online Casino Market Could Be Worth $1 Billion By 2029
As the Maryland legislature deliberates on a potential voter referendum regarding whether to legalize MD online casinos, a big part of that…
New York State budget proposes expansion of mobile sports betting options
The New York State budget is poised to introduce significant changes to the mobile sports gambling landscape.
Senator Joseph Addabbo discl…
Lottery Jackpots Draw Attention to Stalled Alabama Gambling Legislation
The combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots of $1.9 billion have people in Alabama crossing state lines in search of winning tickets…
Nevada lawmakers taunt casino industry with push to abandon ban on statewide lotteries
“By the early 19th century, most lotteries were crooked. These lotteries were either not giving the prize, or being fixed,” Michael Green…
Heavily amended Minnesota wagering bill gets out of committee
Minnesota Representative Zack Stephenson revamped his HF 2000, adding daily fantasy sports, allowing for electronic pull-tabs, and doubling…
Maryland online casino bill passes House
The Senate now has less than a month to pass HB 1319.
US.- The Maryland House has passed proposed online casino legislation by a vote of 9…
Sports Betting Marketing Facing New Restrictions Under Proposed Legislation
Proposed federal legislation would place limits on the ways U.S. sports betting companies market and interact with their customers. U.S. Re…
New D.C. bill seeks to boost mobile sports betting competition
A D.C. lawmaker wants to boost the city’s lackluster sports gambling operation through a bill that would overhaul the licensing system and…
Alabama Bills On Lottery, Tax Exemptions On Table For 2nd Half Of Session
Alabama lawmakers start the second half of the 2024 legislative session this week with major issues pending, including a plan for a lottery…
Minnesota Senate committee advances sports betting bill, raises tax rate to 20%
The Senate Tax Committee of Minnesota has advanced legislation aimed at legalizing sports betting in the state. Spearheaded by Senator Matt…
Trio of gambling bills gain approval in NY Senate committee
Lawmakers in New York are taking steps to improve problem gambling treatment.
A trio of measures in the Empire State are being considered…
House Minority Leader Introduces Bill to Address Gaming Machines and Sports Betting in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (March 11, 2024) – It appears that State Representative Crystal Quade is taking a proactive approach to address the issue…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Passed by State Senate Considered in House
A Georgia sports betting bill passed by the state Senate in February finally received consideration this week in the state House of Represe…