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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...
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 wo...
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 vot...
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 g...
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 fut...
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 ...
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...
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 adva...
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 tha...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 aroun...
U.S. sports betting: Here's where all 50 states stand on legalizing sports gambling, site mobile bets
More than half the country has begun the process of legalizing sports betting
With over 30 states now offering some form of legal USA sp...
Lawmaker behind "Minnesota Sports Betting Act" touts millions in annual revenue projected for state
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The NFL season wrapped up Sunday, and that meant some Minnesotans were winners and others were losers.
The American Ga...
Lawmaker proposes Nevada lottery to help fund youth mental health programs
- A lawmaker in Nevada has proposed a state lottery that would help fund mental health programs for youth in the state.
Assemblyman CH ...
Georgia lawmaker introduces bill to legalize mobile sports betting
House Bill 380, the "Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act," would authorize the Georgia Lottery Corp. to operate and regulate sport...
New York state sen. Joseph Addabbo introduces bill BILL S4856 to legalize online casino games
New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced on Wednesday bill S4856, which seeks to legalize online casino gaming, including slots, tab...
New Hampshire Reveals Online Gaming and Poker Bill
The state is back, though, with a strong online gaming bill introduced in January 2023. It’s a bipartisan bill starting off in the Senate...
Vermont Sports Betting Bill Introduced to Allow Online Wagering
Vermont sports betting is one step closer to becoming legal in the Green Mountain State. That’s after legislation to authorize such gambl...
Legalized sports betting, horse racing quick out of the gate as Georgia Senate readies opening bid
A Georgia Senate committee is expected to consider a bill next week that opens the door to legalized online sports betting.
Republican S...
The regulation of gaming and betting in Brazil, under discussion in the National Congress and expected to happen in 2023
Bipartisan legislation would allow up to 18 online sportsbooks with nine awarded to sports franchises in the state
The regulation of gam...
Texas Republican Legislator Introduces Bill Enabling Casinos, Sports Gambling
A Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives has introduced a bill that would pave the way for limited gaming properties in ...
Sports wagering in Missouri making another run at Capitol
Illinois and Kansas may be benefiting from Missouri's hesitation to legalize sports wagering.
There are currently six bills in the Misso...
New York’s restaurants want a share of the jackpot their state is collecting from on-site gambling
The industry wants the state to make eating and drinking places eligible for gambling licenses. Officials cite the $1.4 million a D.C. sp...
Pennsylvania Considers Allowing Esports Gambling
Pennsylvania is one of the leading sports betting states, with nearly $19 billion in hane since wagering on sports launched in November 2...
Outlook murky for Alabama lottery, casino bill this year
A state senator who has sponsored bills for a lottery, casinos, sports betting, and a gambling regulatory board for Alabama said he plans...
Maryland iGaming Bill Would Ask State Voters If They Want Online Casinos
Maryland online sportsbooks debuted their operations in November. Just two months later, at least two state senators say it’s time to fur...
Indiana iGaming Expansion Bill Would Allow Multi-State Poker
HB 1536 authorizes Indiana regulators to join a compact like the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) to support online poker. T...
Liechtenstein to vote on casino ban
ZURICH, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Liechtenstein is renowned for its Alpine scenery and historic castles, but the tiny principality also punches ...