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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…
New Hampshire iGaming bill squeezes through latest Senate round
The New Hampshire Senate has narrowly voted by thirteen to eleven to advance Senate Bill 104 through to the next round. The bill now advanc…
Kentucky Republican files latest bill aimed at legalizing sports betting
A Republican in Kentucky's House of Representatives filed a bill Wednesday that would legalize sports betting in the state, something that'…
Culinary Union urges Nevada lottery bill to fund youth mental health | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada is only one in five states without a state lottery system, and many Nevadans travel across state lines to purchase lottery tickets…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill to Receive Senate Vote, Statute Would Circumvent Referendum
Sports betting in Georgia remains illegal, but that could soon change now that a state Senate committee has approved a measure that would c…
New mobile sports gambling legislation expected this week in North Carolina House
Supporters expect to introduce legislation this week to legalize online sports gambling in North Carolina. A similar effort failed in the N…
Georgia State Senate committee OKs sports betting bill
ATLANTA – A Georgia Senate committee approved a sports betting bill late Monday with little discussion.
The Senate Economic Development Co…