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Indiana Senate Committee Unanimously Backs Online Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Indiana’s push to shut down online sweepstakes casino games cleared its first Senate hurdle this week. The measure advanced even after a ke…
Virginia Skill Games Legislation Clears Senate, But Gov. Spanberger Cautious About Further Gaming Expansion
Legislation in Virginia to create a regulatory framework for skill games cleared the state Senate this week with a 24-15 vote.
Skill gam…
Rep. Phillip Ensler announces ‘clean’ Alabama lottery bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Lottery and other gambling bills make for perennial issues in the Alabama Legislature, and the 2026 session is no differ…
Tennessee, Mississippi Make Moves To Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
In Tennessee, HB1885 would designate sweeps casinos as a violation of the state’s Consumer Protection Act and strengthens the authority of…
New Senate Bills Aim To Ban Credit Cards, Push Notifications For NJ Online Casinos
In the US online casino industry, New Jersey is one of the leading markets.
While lawmakers have to be happy with the continued tax revenu…
Mississippi Senate unanimously passes sweepstakes gaming ban
The Mississippi Senate has again advanced a piece of legislation to ban online sweepstakes gaming.
After passing a similar measure last ye…
Missouri video lottery bill gives 2 years to remove ‘gray market’ machines
A Missouri House bill proposes replacing unregulated convenience store slot machines with a state-run video lottery system.
The new bill…
Brazil senate committee advances bill to prohibit gambling advertising
Brazil’s Senate has advanced legislation that would prohibit gambling advertising nationwide, as lawmakers continue to debate the social an…
Indiana house advances bill to ban online sweepstakes games
A bill seeking to outlaw online sweepstakes games that use dual or multi-currency payment systems in Indiana has cleared the state House wi…
Bill to let Alabamians vote on whether they want lottery, sports betting coming soon, senator says
Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman says she will drop a bill next week that will offer Alabama voters an opportunity to answer a question…
Maryland Lottery claims sweeps sites are just as illegal as offshore casinos
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) officials testified at a legislative committee hearing on Wednesday that the state needs…
Virginia House approves credit card ban for online sports betting
The Virginia House of Delegates voted 94–3 on Wednesday to pass a bill banning the use of credit cards for online sports betting, sending t…
Aloha May Mean Goodbye for Prediction Markets in Hawaii
Hawaii Democrats introduce bill to ban prediction markets in the state
Ban would apply to broad swath of event contracts, extending beyo…
TN lawmaker wants to ban virtual-currency sweeps & gambling devices
Tennessee is the latest state where lawmakers introduce legislation that takes action against the operation of online sweepstakes casinos w…
West Virginia becomes latest US state to seek gambling tax increases
House Bill 4397 and House Bill 4398, sponsored by Delegate Chris Burkhammer with additional sponsorship on the interactive wagering measu…
Indiana, Tennessee Latest States to Consider Sweepstakes Casino Bans
Indiana and Tennessee have become the latest states to crack down on unregulated sweepstakes casinos, both making headway towards a possibl…
Indiana iLottery bill dead for 2026 due to lack of support
A legislative proposal to establish online lottery play in Indiana has died for 2026 after the bill’s sponsor, a leading House representati…
NAAiG statement on Maine Gov. Janet Mills' reversal of iGaming veto commitment
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The National Association Against iGaming is deeply disappointed by Governor Janet Mills' decision to reverse her long-st…
Virginia Begins Debate On Legalizing Online Poker, Gaming
A bipartisan effort to legalize online gaming is underway in Virginia. Online poker and casinos could enhance the state’s gaming landscape;…
New York Lawmakers Open 2026 Session With Proposal to Ban Prediction Market Sports Betting
As New York lawmakers convened for the 2026 legislative session on January 7, gambling policy quickly emerged as a focal point, advancing m…
New bill proposes new powers against illegal online gaming in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has proposed granting the Racing and Gaming Commission authority to tackle unlic…
Indiana Inching Closer To Allowing Online Lottery Sales
Indiana is taking another step toward putting the Hoosier Lottery online, with the House Public Policy Committee voting 9–3 on Tuesday to a…
Draft legislation grants more powers to seize illegal gaming terminals in Luxembourg
There are also plans to regulate online gambling in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg.- The government of Luxembourg has introduced draft legislation…
Florida lawmakers target rigged sports betting with new bill
Florida lawmakers propose House Bill 189 to crack down on rigged and illegal sports betting. The bill targets bribing players, insider be…
Online gambling bill in Illinois aims to generate $1 billion, faces local business
The Sports Betting Alliance is advocating for a new online gambling legislation in Illinois that would allow gambling on mobile devices, wi…
New York Bill Would Ban Live Sports Betting
Measure Comes As Leagues Face Wagering-Related Scandals
New York Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal has proposed a bill that would ban live be…
Massachusetts Online Casino Legalization Faces Delays Amid Several Concerns
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Massachusetts is experiencing delays in the push to legalize online casino gaming, as lawmakers grapple with growing conce…