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Effort to create Nevada lottery picks up steam despite casino industry opposition
A legislative proposal allowing Nevada to operate a state lottery could slice into the revenue stream of Northern Nevada casino operator Tr…
New Hampshire online casino bill approved in the Senate, now heads to House
Passing New Hampshire online casino legislation through the Senate wasn’t easy. But nothing involving online casino legislation has been ea…
The Kentucky Senate gave final passage to, and Governor signed into law, a bill banning "gray machines"
The Kentucky Senate gave final passage Tuesday to a bill banning so-called "gray machines," the video games with cash payouts that have pro…
Kentucky Governor Beshear Signs Bills Legalizing Sports Betting
Beshear signed HB 551 legalizing sports betting in Kentucky.
“This was really a team effort,” primary sponsor Rep. Michael Merdith, R-Oak…
Coming Soon: Federal Oversight Of Online Betting
A bill that would prohibit most sports betting advertisements was introduced by Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY).
Tonko is an eight-term congressma…
Congressional Gaming Caucus Chairs Reintroduce Bill to Strike Federal Sports Betting Tax
Congressional Gaming Caucus Chairs, US Reps. Dina Titus (D-Nevada) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pennsylvania), have reintroduced legislation th…
Resolution to allow Nevada state lottery formally introduced in legislature
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada lawmakers have formally introduced a resolution to create a state lottery.
Assembly Joint Resolution 5 was refer…
Nebraska: Bill to allow sale of lottery tickets through vending machines finds retailers' support
A legislative proposal to allow sales of state lottery tickets in Nebraska through vending machines attracted support Monday from retaile…
Texas Lawmakers Will Consider Casinos, Sports Betting in House State Affairs Committee
A series of bills and resolutions to expand gambling in Texas has been scheduled for a hearing in the House State Affairs Committee on Wedn…
U.S. Congressional Rep Paul Tonko introduces a Federal bill to clamp down on sports betting advertising nation-wide
Because the federal government tends to stay out of the states’ way when it comes to gambling, when Rep Paul Tonko introduced a bill to cla…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Signs AGA Heralded Gray Games Ban Bill Into Law
Kentucky’s bill to ban gray, or skill games, seemed in peril last week. But on Thursday, it became law. During his weekly press conference…
Kentucky sports betting bill passes committee; could see full House vote next week
A bill that would legalize sports wagering in the state of Kentucky passed out of committee on Wednesday morning. House Bill 551, which wou…
Georgia Senate kills sports gambling bill
The Georgia Senate nixed a bill that would have opened the door to sports betting in the state.
Senate Bill 57, the Georgia Sports Betting…
Finland is expected to approve legislation that will end the disbursement of Veikkaus’ profits to social causes
The President of Finland is expected to approve legislation that will end the disbursement of Veikkaus’ profits to social causes.
In futur…
Kentucky Gray Games Ban Bill Faces Murky Future After House Tables It
The Kentucky lawmaker behind a bill that would ban so-called “gray games,” also known as “skill games,” told Casino.org Friday he’s not giv…
Amid sports betting debate, experts caution Texas could see $250 million in tax revenue
A powerful pro-gambling group, and former Gov. Rick Perry, project Texas could earn $250 million annually from tax revenue, but some cautio…
Brazil Moves One Step Closer to Taxing Online Sports Betting and Gambling
The regulated sports betting market in Brazil isn’t yet live on a national level, but it appears to be a little closer to launch. The count…
Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Could Move Through House Next Week
The main sponsor of a Kentucky sports betting bill believes his relatively simple legislation has a strong chance this year. While the Ken…
Oklahoma's sports betting bill passes committee
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Oklahoma's sports betting bill is headed to the House floor after clearing committee this week.
The legislation woul…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Voted Down in State Senate, Legislative Hopes Remain
Georgia lawmakers say the odds have never been better of a sports betting bill passing the General Assembly, but the Senate this week voted…
Nebraska Casino Expansion Proponents Secure Legislative Victory
Nebraska casino expansion supporters have successfully blocked a legislative effort to prevent further expansion of gaming in the Cornhuske…
Illinois Online Casino Legalization Inching Closer To Reality
Progress is being made on legislation that would legalize online casinos in Illinois. It’s still possible the measure could pass before the…
S.C. bill moves forward to legalize horse race betting
We’re days away from the first leg of the Aiken Triple Crown. A bill is making its way up the ranks again that would create a commission t…
Tennessee Legislature could change sports betting 10% profit requirement
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Sports Wagering Advisory Council decided to delay punishments for nine operators that didn’t meet a 10% p…
Maryland Bill Targets Universities Partnering With Betting Operators
The bill was inspired by a New York Times series on sports gambling released in November
A Maryland bill inspired by a series of New York…
Lottery bills in Alabama 'fluid' in upcoming session as push continues to get it passed
Whether people will have a chance to vote on having a lottery in Alabama is still up in the air. With the legislative session right around…
Legislation supporting and banning ‘gray machines’ introduced in Kentucky House
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Legislation both supporting legalization and one calling for a full ban of so-called “Gray Machines” have now been in…