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'Not totally dead': Online sports gambling efforts reeling after NC House setback
RALEIGH, N.C. — A years-long effort to legalize online sports gambling in North Carolina broke down on Wednesday in the General Assembly ...
Virginia lawmakers close sports gambling loophole that was limiting tax revenue
The new Virginia state budget, which will go into effect July 1, closes a loophole that allowed sports betting operators to avoid paying ...
North Carolina Sports Betting Suddenly Looking Promising Again
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Kansas sports wagering aims to beat Jan. 1 deadline, begin operations during football season
TOPEKA — Sports wagering in Kansas is effective July 1, and the governor said Monday she is optimistic state regulators will have live be...
North Carolina Senate Sports Betting Bill Will Finally Receive House Consideration
The North Carolina sports betting bill, passed by the state Senate in August 2021, is expected to finally receive consideration in the Ge...
Kansas tribal casino sports betting negotiations are underway
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Kansas tribal casinos could soon be brought in on the state’s sports betting plan.
In an interview, Monday, Kansas...
What Is New in New York Gambling Laws?
Debates, bills, and legislative amendments are all part of New York’s unique gambling history. The state approved a budget that would all...
North Carolina House may back daily double on sports gambling legislation
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – The North Carolina House next week could take up a bill passed by the Senate that would expand sports gambling ...
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
BOSTON – The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting fina...
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 dealbr...
Who Wins If Voters Choose Both CA Sports Betting Initiatives?
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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 ...
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 Tues...
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 ...
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 b...
South Carolina Legislative Session Ends with No Sports Betting Bill Passed
South Carolina sports gamblers would be “happier than a pig in mud” if their lawmakers could find a way to bring legal sports betting to ...
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 ...
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...
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, O...
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 lotterie...
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 ...
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 b...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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, wh...
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 scho...
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, reg...
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 in...
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 can...