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Some Virginia Legislators Push To Undo Ban And Allow Skill Games
The future of skill games could be a hot topic of debate during the 2024 legislative session
A group of legislators and small businesses a…
New York iGaming Bill Reintroduced by Democratic State Sen. Joe Addabbo
State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) this week reintroduced Senate Bill 856. The statute seeks to authorize online casino gaming with inter…
California sports betting proposals introduced
Two sports betting ballot initiatives have been published in California, with their backers now seeking votes to force a vote in November…
Brazil sports betting set for 2024 after President Lula signs off
The launch of what could be one of the world’s biggest national betting markets took its last leap this week as President of Brazil, Luiz I…
Maine Lawmakers Consider Expansion of Tribal Rights to Online Gambling, Land-Based Casinos
AUGUSTA (WGME) – Maine's tribes are looking to expand their exclusive rights to online sports betting in the state.
Lawmakers held a publi…
New Maryland Bill with Multi-State Online Poker in Circulation for 2024
Senator Ron Watson (D-Bowie) is back with another bill that proposes to legalize and online casino gaming — including multi-state online po…
Utah Legislator Proposes Lottery Legalization for Senior Tax Relief
Legislator Kera Birkeland has introduced a proposal to legalize the lottery in Utah as a means of providing tax relief for seniors facing i…
NJ Retailers push to prevent NJ Lottery from connecting directly with players via online iLottery channels
- New Jersey Lottery approved a plan in the summer to start online sales
-Stores fear the move would impact in-person sales
-There's a le…
Oklahoma Sports betting bill facing pushback
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OKLAHOMA CITY — A state senator has filed legislation to legalize sports betting in a way that closely aligns with the gove…
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…