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Georgia Senate Committee advances constitutional amendment for sports betting referendum
A proposed constitutional amendment permitting Georgians to decide on the legalization of sports betting within the state has cleared a s...
Alabama House approves legislation establishing lottery, casino gambling, sports wagering
The bills move to the Alabama Senate.
The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday passed an ambitious legislative package that — if ap...
Amazon government contracts study to implement state lotteries
The government of Amazonas, two years ago, approved Law 5,749, authorizing state lotteries. Recently, the hiring of the company Social So...
South Dakota House passes bill allowing lottery winners to limit personal information
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota lottery winners could restrict the information the Lottery Commission releases about their winnings wi...
Wyoming lawmakers propose igaming expansion to add online casino wagering
Wyoming lawmakers are exploring the addition of online casino wagering to the state's gaming market with the introduction of House Bill 1...
Alabama Bill Proposes Casinos, Sports Betting, and a State Lottery
A group of Alabama lawmakers has unveiled a gambling bill aiming to introduce various forms of gambling, including a state lottery and th...
Hawaii online poker and sports betting bill introduced in Senate
State Senator Ronald D. Kouchi of Hawaii has introduced Senate Bill 3376, a piece of legislation that aims to position the Aloha State as...
Sen. Ron Watson’s Maryland online casino bill, SB 603, was filed
The Maryland online casino bill industry proponents are most bullish about in 2024 is ready to roll.
Sen. Ron Watson’s Maryland online c...
Virginia considers a major expansion of gambling by legalizing 'skill games'
Dueling Virginia legislative proposals backed by different gambling companies would open the door for an expansion of slot-like betting m...
What The NCLGS Can Model From Keystone State Online Casino Industry News
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) is forming a new committee that is going to help legislators legalize onli...
Online Sports Betting Bill Advances in Mississippi House
Online sports betting could become legal in Mississippi after a bill advanced in the Legislature as analysts say consumer demand continue...
New Georgia sports betting bill passes senate, but faces hurdle in the House
A sports betting bill passed the Georgia Senate on Thursday, but an additional change poses a potential roadblock as the bill now moves t...
Florida: After billionaires come out in opposition, this casino bill was withdrawn from agenda
TALLAHASSEE — A push to advance legislation that could bring a casino to the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach appeared to be on life s...
Maryland: Senator Watson proposes revised online gaming bill with multi-state poker to address budget gaps
Maryland may potentially join the ranks of states legalizing online gaming, including poker, as Senator Ron Watson plans to introduce a b...
Alabama Rep. Andy Whitt: Lottery, gambling will be debated in the House
There will be a lottery and gambling bill debated in the Alabama House this year, one of its likely sponsors said Thursday. Exactly what ...
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...
State Sen. Joseph Addabbo files 2024 bill to legalize icasino in New York, with 30.5% tax rate to fill state budget hole
State Sen. Joseph Addabbo delivered Thursday on his recent promise to introduce a new bill to legalize New York online casino gaming. Add...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 int...
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 pub...
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...
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 go...
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 b...
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 inten...
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 ...
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 (CN...
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 ...