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The handful of states yet to legalize sports betting are last for a reason: They all have multiple obstacles
At his suburban St. Louis home, Brett Koenig can pull out his smartphone and open a sports betting app. But he can’t place a bet. He is blo…
Alabama State Rep. Brown predicts vote on legislation with 'free-market approach' on casino gambling in 2024
In 2021, the State Senate passed a so-called comprehensive gambling legislation that would have established a state education lottery and p…
Florida gambling bill sparks Miami-Dade casino expansion debate
The bill is being viewed as controversial at the local level for a number of reasons. Opponents are questioning whether the bill is intende…
Louisiana Senate approves sports betting legislation
The dream of sports betting in Louisiana is edging closer to reality after the State Senate gave the green light to SB130.
Passed with a…
Chile: Online gambling bill receives preliminary approval from Chamber of Deputies, advances to the Senate
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies has approved the bill that seeks to regulate the online gaming and sports betting sector. Therefore, the pr…
Brazil: The Senate plenary approved on Tuesday, December 12, the draft text of the bill to regulate sports betting with fixed odds.
The Senate plenary approved on Tuesday, December 12, the draft text of the bill to regulate sports betting with fixed odds. Bill 3.626/2023…
Northern Mariana Islands Online Gaming May Be Possible Through New Bill
In a move to counter the economic setbacks caused by the Imperial Palace casino debacle, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI…
Florida Bill Would Legalize Fantasy Contests, Including Pick’Em
One Florida lawmaker is pushing a bill that would continue the latest trend in gambling and sports —
new legislation or regulation coverin…
Mississippi Gaming Commission director expects lawmakers to push for online sports betting in 2024
Online sports betting has emerged as one of the major gambling verticals in the United States, but as of December 2023, it remains illegal…
Georgia Voters Could Decide Fate Of Sports Betting
One of America’s most sports-crazed states is continuing to consider legal sports betting.
Georgia, a U.S. jurisdiction that has yet to…
Brazil: Senate delays until 12 December vote on sports betting regulation bill
The much-anticipated vote on the bill that aims to regulate fixed-odd sports betting in Brazil, known as "bets," faced a delay until the up…
Two NY Lawmakers Propose Legalizing iGaming and iLottery to help Budget Deficit
New York lawmakers who head gambling committees in the Senate and Assembly are looking to improve legislation legalizing a new form of onli…
A bill would lead to Florida recognizing three panhandle tribes
Florida would give state recognition to three Native American tribes in the Panhandle, under a bill filed Wednesday by Rep. Michelle Salzma…
Does Maryland Online Casino Legislation Have Hope In 2024?
Maryland legislators are examining the potential effects of legalizing online casino on the state, with a likely legislative push coming i…
Delaware Working Group To Offer Online Sports Betting Recommendations This Week
The Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group plans to release its formal recommendations on online sports betting this week.
The…
Alabama to Reconsider Retail Sports Betting in 2024
Gambling legislation reportedly back on the agenda when Alabama Legislature returns in March.
Alabama is preparing to review gambling legi…
Sports Betting In Missouri Takes Another Step Forward
A pitch by Missouri’s professional sports teams to legalize sports betting inched forward Tuesday after Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft sig…
Brazil: CEsp approves sports betting PL: Grant of 5 years, 3 brands per operator and outside online games
CEsp approves sports betting PL: Grant of 5 years, 3 brands per operator and outside online games
The Senate Sports Committee approved thi…
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has unveiled a proposal to legalize and regulate sports betting
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has unveiled a proposal to legalize and regulate sports betting in the state, with plans that include both in…
New York Senator Plans iGaming Legislation, Including Poker
Bill Could Include Multi-State Agreements For Bigger Player Pool
New York has seen massive returns since launching online sports betting i…
California Sports Betting 2.0? Mystery Ballot Initiative Proposals Filed
Requests for two proposed California sports betting ballot initiatives were filed Friday to the Attorney General’s office, seemingly withou…
Sen. Borrello Calling On NYS To Negotiate New Gaming Compact With Seneca Nation Before December Deadline
Senator George Borrello is renewing his call for New York State to negotiate a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation before the current…
Oklahoma sports gambling legislation lacking momentum
The sports gambling and collegiate athletics world changed in May 2018 when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down The Professional and Amateur…
Mississippi Law Professor To Study Mobile-Online Sports Betting For State Committee
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has appointed University Of Mississippi law professor Ronald Rychlak to the state’s first mobile-online sports be…
Sports betting committee established to aid state Lottery Commission
The latest step to establishing mobile sports wagering — approving the charter for a sports betting committee — was approved last week by t…
Maine is still on track to launch sports betting in November
Legal sports betting in Maine is on track to launch anytime between Nov. 5 and Nov. 15. The state attorney general's office is currently go…
Bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery players to claim anonymously passes unanimously in Senate
Senator warns current laws can lead to having "a target on your back"
A bill that would allow some lottery winners in Pennsylvania to clai…