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The Senate Ag Committee has rescheduled a confirmation vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination for permanent CFTC Chairman
The Senate Ag Committee has rescheduled a confirmation vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination for permanent CFTC Chairman. We’ll see if this t…
House GOP appropriator pledges reversal of gambling tax deduction
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) met with three gaming industry CEOs on Thursday evening in Las Vegas to discuss…
DeWine pushes back on internet gambling bills: 'We probably have enough gambling' in Ohio
Internet gambling in Ohio – not just on sports – is not a sure bet to become law. Proposed measures to permit casino gambling and lottery g…
Chicago City Council members propose expanding video gambling to airports and bars
Chicago City Council members are reviving plans to legalize video gambling in the city, introducing two ordinances that could bring hundred…
Senate committee will vote on Quintenz CFTC (the body that regulates prediction markets like Kalshi ) nomination Monday
Gaming industry groups asked the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to slow down, but things are on the move when it c…
California Senate committee advances bill to ban dual-currency sweepstakes
A California Senate committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would ban dual-currency sweepstakes games in the state, targeting…
Maine iGaming Bill Held Over by Gov. Janet Mills, Veto Likely
Maine’s iGaming liberalization odds remain long despite state lawmakers passing online casino legislation
Gov. Janet Mills opposes addit…
New Jersey approves bill to ban betting partnerships with colleges
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation yesterday (8 July) that prohibits public colleges and universities from forming contractual partnership…
Senate Bill To Roll Back Gambling Losses Tax Deduction Cut Coming Thursday
Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will introduce legislation to the Thursday to repeal a tax provision on gambling losses thi…
NJ Legislature Takes a Minute to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
In a matter of minutes, the New Jersey legislature acted swiftly and decisively to pass legislation prohibiting sweepstakes gaming in the s…
Senator Addabbo Pushes iCasino Expansion at FanDuel Office Launch
At FanDuel’s sleek new 36,000-square-foot office in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, the message behind the reception desk reads: “Stay humbl…
Pennsylvania lawmakers clash over skill game tax rates ahead of budget deadline
Pennsylvania lawmakers remain divided over how to regulate and tax skill games, with competing proposals stalling progress as a key budget…
New York Senate approves bill targeting online sweepstakes casinos, now heads to Assembly
The New York Senate has passed a bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks that use dual-currency systems, intensify…
Louisiana governor vetoes ban on sweepstake gaming
Governor Jeff Landry has said that Senate Bill 181 could interfere with enforcement actions.
US.- Louisiana governor Jeff Landry has vet…
Maine House of Representatives approves online casino bill with tribal exclusivity
LD 1164 now heads to the Senate.
US.- Maine House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow the state’s four federally rec…
Connecticut House passes bill to change debit card & ad rules for gambling
A bill to change Connecticut’s rules regarding online gambling payments and advertisements gained approval in the House.
House Bill 5269 w…
Maine Reintroduces Online Gambling Bill
Previously Tabled Proposal Gets New Life In Special Legislative Session
Online gaming may be back on the agenda for legislators in Maine a…
Connecticut legislature passes bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos with a 146–0 vote
Governor Lamont’s signature expected
Connecticut is poised to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos, following unanimous approval of Senate Bi…
Illinois announces mobile sports betting tax hike
Earlier this week, a new budget in Illinois was approved which will change how mobile sports betting will look in the state. In the new bud…
New York, Louisiana Lawmakers Focusing on Sweepstakes Prohibition Bills
A New York Assembly bill to prohibit sweepstakes has moved forward to another committee
The Louisiana House of Representatives has sched…
New Jersey seeks to ban sweepstakes promotions, casino-style token games
By addressing evolving forms of digital and proxy gambling, the bill aims to close legal loopholes and strengthen consumer protections acro…
Louisiana House advances bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos
Louisiana could soon ban online sweepstakes casinos as Senate Bill 181 (SB 181) has cleared key steps in the House and now awaits a final v…
Washington, D.C. 2025 budget quietly seeks to legalize live dealer card games at stadium-based sportsbooks
Washington, DC, may soon see poker and blackjack tables added to its sports venues, following a quiet proposal embedded in Mayor Muriel Bow…
Proposed Illinois bill allows under-performing casinos to relocate
State Representative Joe Sosnowski rolls the dice on a bill meant to strengthen the Illinois gaming industry and sustain its long-term succ…
DC Mayor Bowser wants to legalize poker and blackjack
In a bid to raise revenue for the District of Columbia, Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to legalize poker and blackjack across D.C.
Bowser unvei…
New Jersey bill seeks to expand casino gaming beyond Atlantic City
A New Jersey state senator has introduced a bill that would allow casino gaming at two major racetracks outside of Atlantic City, potential…
Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville talks education, economy and lottery
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville officially launched his campaign for Governor of Alabama Tuesday in Auburn, jumping straight into the issues and…