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India: Gaming: Summary Of Rajasthan Virtual Online Sports (Regulation) Bill, 2022
The Rajasthan government has come out with its Virtual Online Sports (Regualtion) Bill, 2022, to regulate pay-to-play gaming.
The state go…
North Carolina Sports Wagering Bill Stuck In House Committee
A North Carolina sports betting bill, SB 688, remains stuck in a House Judiciary Committee. The committee made no plans to meet this Tuesda…
Legal Sports Betting in Brazil Faces New Delay as President Bolsonaro Steps In
Brazil has been working on legalized sports betting for a while, and it seemed like the finish line was in sight. However, the country’s pr…
Massachusetts House Speaker Ronald Mariano sees “long way to go” in sports betting talks
Last summer, House Speaker Ron Mariano said excluding college sports from a sports betting legalization bill “probably would be” a dealbrea…
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Massachusetts conference committee start discussion on sports betting
Sports betting bills have passed in both chambers, but they have significant differences. It’s unclear if the conference committee will be…
States like Ohio are implementing sports betting once they see the success of neighboring states
Ohio will likely miss out on millions in gambling revenue by missing the start of the NFL season, according to PlayOhio.
COLUMBUS, Ohi…
Licensees required to have “sufficient Substantive” local presence in Gibraltar Gambling Act draft
Licensees could be required to have a “sufficient substantive presence” in Gibraltar as the country publishes its Gambling Act draft for co…
House committee approves sharing of lottery resources by sports entities in Brazil
The Sports Committee of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved Bill 5714/19, which allows sports entities that receive funds from lotteries…
Japan Considers Liberalizing Sports Wagering
In a bid to generate more sports-related revenue, Japanese policymakers are reportedly mulling expansion of regulated sports betting. But e…
Juarez, Mexico, Wants a New Lottery to Fund Education
The concept of municipal lotteries, local lotteries that serve local interests, is catching on in Latin America. The latest can be found in…
South Carolina’s Sports Betting Hopes Fizzle Out in Final Days of Session
South Carolina will keep waiting for legal sports betting, as an effort to green light it in 2022 comes to a halt.
With just nine days bef…
New Lottery Coming to Porte Alegre, Brazil, Following Council Approval
Porte Alegre, the capital city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande, is getting a new lottery offering. The new municipal lottery aims to i…
After Boston Celtics win, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker urges Beacon Hill to legalize sports betting
Governor Charlie Baker brandished the Boston Celtics’ victory over the Golden State Warriors Thursday as his latest argument in favor of le…
Florida Sports Betting Still in Limbo After Federal Court Denies Appeal
Florida‘s legal betting timeline remains an enigma after a federal court denied one of several appeals to its online gaming lawsuit.
On Th…
FREEDOM FIRST BUDGET SUPPORTS FLORIDA LOTTERY'S MISSION TO ENHANCE EDUCATION IN FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE - Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) highlights Florida's 2022-23 Freedom First Budget, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, whic…
Missouri lawmakers gut lottery's ad budget even as they enable unregulated competitors
Missouri’s state lottery has become a crucial fiscal asset for the state, projected to generate $400 million in revenue for Missouri school…
Licensing multiple private-sector operators, Ontario’s regulatory framework for iGaming is the first of its kind in Canada, and not everyone is happy with it
Ontario Sports Betting: Will the Provincial Election Bring Changes? Ontario’s regulatory framework for iGaming is the first of its kind in…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabamians could have the chance to vote on a statewide lottery
Alabamians could have the chance to vote on a statewide lottery. Legislation introduced Thursday would create a commission to expand, regul…
State rep: Kan. sports betting bill not only about luring Chiefs
While the Missouri Legislature was unable to legalize sports betting during this past session, Kansas has signed a sports betting bill into…
House Speaker Questions ‘Purpose’ Of Senate Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill
Recent comments suggest the House does not plan to budge much on its contested MA sports betting proposal.
House Speaker Ron Mariano canno…
AGA wants Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill to Include College Betting and Issues Sports Betting Warning to MA Lawmakers as Bill Deadline Looms
American Gaming Association Wants to Allow Unrestricted Advertising, Fair Tax Rate
AGA wants MA Sports Betting Bill to Include College Bet…
Online Sports Betting Initiative in California Faces Signature Authorization Deadline
If legalization of online sports betting were to happen, it could be in a similar position to New Jersey where there are now several operat…
New Oklahoma Law Allows Lottery Dollars to be Matched by Schools for Teacher Raises
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law on Thursday allowing excess Oklahoma lottery dollars to go towards increa…
California gambling initiatives flood TV screens, confuse voters ahead of November elections
This November, you might see a number of ballot initiatives on gambling and you may find them all a bit confusing.
Screens are flooded wit…
Massachusetts House speaker pushes for college sports betting, says he’s open to some tax cuts
Massachusetts House speaker pushes for college sports betting, says he’s open to some tax cuts
Any bill being worked over by a joint le…
Florida lottery winners will now get 90 days of anonymity before their names go public
Florida lottery jackpot winners will have three months to get their finances in order before their names go public.
Gov. Ron DeSantis late…