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Missouri’s sports betting vote is allowed a recount
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With 100% of Missouri's precincts reporting, it appears sports betting was narrowly legalized in Missouri. Amendme...
Missouri voters narrowly approve sports betting amendment
By the time the NFL playoffs begin in January, sports betting will be legal in Missouri.
The only remaining question now that voters app...
France’s move to legalize online casinos by 2025: A gamble on economic gains
The French population felt a wave rolling over them when the French government introduced a potential legislative shift, that could mater...
Colorado greenlights full retention of sports betting tax revenue for water initiatives
Colorado voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition JJ, a new measure that allows the state to keep all revenue collected from sport...
Ohio Online Casino Bill Could Have First Hearing in November
A new bill that would allow Ohioans to bet real money on online casino games is on the verge of debate, but it looks like it will be an u...
Macau legislative committee confirms no plans for online gambling
A Macau legislative committee has officially stated that there are no plans to permit online gambling in the special administrative regio...
France Aims To Legalise Online Casinos
France wants to legalise online casinos next year, bringing its rules into line with most EU countries, according to an amendment filed b...
Minnesotans will vote on whether to renew a proposal earmarking some money from the state lottery to fund environmental programs
This fall, Minnesotans will vote on whether to renew a proposal earmarking some money from the state lottery to fund environmental progra...
Arkansas Casino Referendum Will Go Before Voters Following Supreme Court Ruling
An Arkansas casino referendum asking voters to repeal a gaming license assigned to Pope County that was awarded to a commercial entity co...
Democrats Blumenthal And Tonko Introduce New Bill To Curb Gambling Advertising
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Representative Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) introduced a bill last month, the SAFE Bet Act, which would b...
Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Requiring Warning On New York Sports Betting Ads
The nation’s most prominent sports betting market is ramping up its efforts regarding responsible gambling.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul s...
Missouri: On the Ballot: Sports betting
Missouri could join 39 other states in legalizing sports betting if Amendment 2 is approved in the Nov. 5 General Election. If approved, ...
Ohio Legislator Introduces Legal IGaming Bill: What This Means For The Future Of Online Gambling
The passage of this law is crucial as it lays the groundwork for creating a regulated environment for online gambling, which could have f...
California Gov. Newsom signs new law backing tribes in high-stakes gambling fight
The fight over the bill saw tribes and the card room industry spend millions of dollars on lobbyists and donations to lawmakers’ campaign...
Gaming industry stakeholders oppose federal sports betting regulation
Leading figures in the U.S. sports betting industry have voiced strong opposition to the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every...
Congressional sports betting bill reportedly facing mixed reactions from NFL, NBA
The introduction of the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act (SAFE Bet Act) in Congress last week has sparked mixed r...
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko and Sen. Richard Blumenthal will introduce a new piece of federal online sports betting legislation
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko and Sen. Richard Blumenthal will hold a press conference on Sept. 12 to introduce a new piece of federal online spo...
New Zealand’s charity lotteries will be allowed to continue selling tickets online under a bill introduced to parliament this week.
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Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Government is moving at pace to ensure lotteries for...
Lottery-related ballot measure awaits Minnesota voters
Minnesota voters will decide this fall whether to renew a proposal that earmarks a portion of the state’s lottery proceeds for conservati...
Arkansas casino attempts to drive iGaming legislation in state
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Arkansas casino executive Carlton Saffa is seeking to legalize online casino gambling, known as iGaming, in the state....
Missouri Voters will decide on legalizing sports betting
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Missouri secretary of state has OK'd letting voters decide in November whether to legalize sports betting statewid...
California Bill Allowing Tribes To Sue Cardrooms Advances To Assembly Floor
With two weeks left in the legislative session, a California bill providing Indian tribes standing to sue cardrooms over the way they off...
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Supports Skill Games Taxation
Governor Josh Shapiro (above), and other state leaders, are in favor of regulating and taxing skill games, which could benefit the state’...
Massachusetts Rep. David Muradian he’s considering introducing a bill in January to legalize online casinos
Massachusetts will begin exploring online casino legalization in 2025.
Rep. David Muradian told PlayUSA he plans to file Massachusetts o...
Utah lawmaker to continue push for a state lottery next year
After her initial proposal failed to gain traction on Utah’s Capitol Hill, State Representative Kera Birkeland confirmed her plans to rei...
Maryland Senator Says Marketing Campaign Needed To Pass Online Casino
Maryland Sen. Ron Watson thought he had everything figured out for online casino passage this year.
Facing a structural budget deficit, ...
New Zealand Announces iGaming Legalization to Thwart Offshore Websites
The New Zealand government is moving toward legalizing online casino gambling as part of an effort to rid offshore gaming websites’ abili...
Legislation to legalize online sports betting introduced in special session
The November ballot could include an item to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska as a means to help raise money for property tax r...
Texas Committee to Evaluate Potential of Casino Gambling Ahead of 2025 Legislative Session
The North Texas Commission is forming a committee of business and community leaders to look into issues related to destination resorts an...
Maryland lawmakers will not introduce another iGaming legalization bill until 2026, state Sen. Ron Watson reaffirmed
Maryland lawmakers will not introduce another iGaming legalization bill until 2026, state Sen. Ron Watson reaffirmed.
One of the nation’...