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Resort industry looks to stop Nevada lottery proposal from reaching the ballot
The Legislature will once again consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove a 159-year-old prohibition on Nevada operati…
Illinois and Maryland consider legalizing daily fantasy sports contests
Lawmakers in Illinois and Maryland have introduced new bills to legalize DFS contests.
Last week, Illinois Senator Lakesia Collins introdu…
New York City: Dueling Queens casino bidders unveil new models of proposals
While the fate of two dueling casino proposals in Queens will ultimately be decided by the state’s Gaming Commission, the groups behind the…
Online gambling legalization clears first hurdle in Indiana statehouse
Legal lottery and casino games could come to your smartphone as soon as September.
A proposal authorizing interactive gambling — known as…
New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Filed, Sites Would Need Brick-and-Mortar Partners
New Hampshire is the latest state this year to field legislation to allow online casino gambling.
The DraftKings Sportsbook at The Brook i…
Alabama Gaming Fight Revs Up, as Lawmakers Prep 2025 Legislative Session
A new year means a new fight in Alabama to end the state’s longstanding ban on most forms of gambling.
is again in focus as the Alabama Le…
Addabbo Will Push to Address the Sweepstakes Gaming Loophole
Queens, NY (January 21, 2025): During the taping of a podcast series on New York State gaming with political news organization City and Sta…
Massachusetts senator introduces bill to drastically alter sports betting regulations
SD 1657 proposes doubling the sports betting tax rate and banning in-play betting.
US.- Massachusetts senator John F. Keenan has introduce…
New York Senator Addabbo introduces fresh iGaming bill
New York Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. has introduced a new bill, SB2614, which seeks to authorise online gaming and lottery gaming in the sta…
Virginia online casino bill halted days after arrival
Senate Bill 827 introduced by Senator Mamie Locke, hoped to authorise the Virginia Lottery Board to issue licenses for online casino gamin…
Second online casino bill filed in Maryland senate
Maryland lawmakers are continuing their efforts to bring iGaming to the Old Line State at the start of a new legislative session.
Sen. Ron…
Maryland, Virginia, Indiana, Wyoming, Massachusetts and New York introduce online gaming bills
Four aiming to join multi-state online poker compacts, though legalization faces significant challenges.
Lawmakers in at least six US stat…
Connecticut Sports Betting Bills Would Cap Hold, Require 2-Way Markets
With five bills taking aim at the Connecticut sports betting industry, CT sportsbooks might soon have new rules to follow.
Rep. Tony Scot…
Vermont is proposing new rules that would allow Vermonters to try their luck in the state lottery online.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Will state lawmakers roll the dice on a new mobile lottery system? The Scott administration is proposing new rules…
Finland drafts updated gambling legislation – key changes explained
Gambling is a popular pastime worldwide. The rise of online platforms has expanded the industry more than ever before. As a result, many co…
Governor Youngkin wants to create committee to oversee all gambling in Virginia
Youngkin wants to create committee to oversee all gambling in Virginia RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signaled his hesitancy…
Kentucky Casino And Fantasy Sport Regulation Bill Introduced in House
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Huff filed a bill to legalize casino gaming in the state in the 2025 legislative session. The bill would allow voters…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore proposes doubling sports betting tax rate to 30%
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has proposed a bold move to double the state’s sports betting tax rate from 15% to 30%, a decision that could i…
GHANA: Sammy Awuku supports abolition of betting tax
Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Mr Samuel Awuku has expressed h…
How a Gambling Bill (Actually) Becomes a Law
You may remember from school (or, if you’re from a certain generation, "School House Rock") the process behind taking a bill and passing it…
New igaming bill introduced in Wyoming
House Bill 162 introduces measures to legalise and regulate online betting.
US.- Several Wyoming legislators are pushing House Bill 162 …
Numerous Online Gaming, Sports Betting Bills Headed To State Legislatures
The new year brings new legislative sessions for numerous states around the country. For a few, that has meant the filing of gambling-relat…
Maine bill would ban all fantasy prop bets
A bill filed in the Maine Senate proposes a blanket ban on prop betting in fantasy contests. Senate Bill 33 was filed by Democrat Sen. Cra…
Speaker Ledbetter: Passing a lottery is ‘complicated’ – but Alabama wants to vote on it
Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter is not willing to predict yet whether there is any momentum in the Alabama Legislature to…
Minnesota senator eyes 'safest' sports betting bill in US
A senator in Minnesota, US, believes the sports betting bill he plans to reintroduce this year would be the “safest sports wagering bill in…
Virginia iGaming legislation makes its first appearance
Senate Bill 827, sponsored by Senator Locke, aims to expand Virginia’s gambling framework by allowing its existing licensed casino operator…
Maryland Legislature to debate online gambling legalisation
House Bill 17 seeks to legalise and regulate online gambling in the state. If passed, it would authorise the State Lottery and Gaming Contr…