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New York Lawmakers Pass Bill To Potentially Speed Up Downstate Casino Licensing
Sen. Joseph Addabbo got his wish to expedite the process for awarding three downstate casino licenses in New York.
But it still might no...
Alberta Passes New Bill, Could Launch Ontario-Like iGaming Model In 2025
Alberta is one step closer to implementing an Ontario-like iGaming system after passing of one crucial piece of legislation.
In late May...
Resorts World NY Lobbyist Looms Large in Casino Acceleration Bill
Legislation proposed last month by Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) to expedite the approval of three New York City-area casino licenses re...
Bill to require warnings in gambling ads advances in NY
A bill aimed at educating the public on the harmful effects of gambling has passed in the New York Senate.
Assembly Bill 1118 unanimousl...
Delaware bill proposes multi-app sports betting
A proposed legislation aims to open up the market to multiple vendors.
US.- Delaware is considering expanding its sports betting market ...
New York Senator pushes for online poker legislation amid broader gambling expansion efforts
As the legislative session in New York approaches its conclusion, Sen. Joseph Addabbo has introduced a bill to legalize online poker in t...
Illinois lawmakers approve betting tax of up to 40%
The Illinois House of Representatives has greenlighted the state’s $53.1 billion fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes a new progressiv...
New York: Queens State Senator opposes Mets owner Steven Cohen's $8 billion casino proposal near Citi Field
State Senator Jessica Ramos of Queens is seeking to halt a major casino proposal in her district, opposing a gambling plan supported by S...
New Bill May Require iGaming, Betting Companies to Change Data Policies
Companies involved in the regulated US online casino industry are used to navigating a patchwork of various rules across disparate states...
Opinion: Why the push to legalize gambling on U.S. elections is so dangerous -LAtimes
Free and fair elections, the foundation of our democracy, face an unprecedented array of threats as the next one approaches. While some...
Delaware Lawmaker Says Competition Critical to Sports Betting Success
Legislation in Delaware to codify the state Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group’s recommendation that more than one online ...
In little-noticed move, state senator seeks to lift ban on casino campaign contributions
For nearly 30 years, Louisiana’s casinos have been prohibited from contributing to political candidates to prevent possible corruption, b...
Germany: Parliament committee rejects sports sponsorship ban for gambling companies
A proposed ban on sports sponsorship in Germany was rejected at a public meeting of the sports committee of the German Bundestag (the nat...
Virginia Governor vetoes legislation to regulate skill games, garners applaud from AGA
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed 48 bills passed by the Democratic-led General Assembly, including legislation aimed at taxing...
US Rep. Paul Tonko writing SAFE Bet Act - will address several issues, including deceptive marketing tactics, artificial intelligence and fiscal safeguards
A New York congressman is fine-tuning soon-to-be-introduced federal legislation that aims to curb some of the more problematic elements a...
Massachusetts is allowing the use of debit cards for the purchase of lottery tickets
The Senate’s spending proposal introduce a significant change in the lottery ticket purchasing process. It calls for allowing the use of ...
Legislators left Alabama sports betting on the bargaining table while it appears the state could soon vote on a lottery
Legislators left Alabama sports betting on the bargaining table while it appears the state could soon vote on a lottery.
A conferenc...
Pennsylvania senator proposes credit card ban for online gambling
Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana has introduced Senate Bill 1159, aimed at banning the use of credit cards for depositing funds into on...
Gambling legislation stumbles in Alabama Senate, lawmakers delay vote
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —
After months of contention, Alabama lawmakers have seemingly reached an impasse on the gambling bills introduced this...
Virginia Governor Youngkin said he has many issues with the assembly’s skill gaming bill
Youngkin additionally proposed allowing local municipalities to exclude skill games, something the assembly’s original bill didn’t includ...
Maine Tribal Online Casino Bill Suffers Narrow Defeat in House
A bill that would have legalized online gaming in Maine and handed a monopoly to the state’s four Wabanaki tribes has run aground in the ...
Iowa lawmakers asked to ban online sales of lottery products
State officials are asking legislators to ban private companies from selling Iowa lottery tickets and games online.
Tyler Ackerson of th...
New Jersey Senator John McKeon has introduced a new bill that would increase tax for online gambling and sports betting to 30%
A bill to increase gambling tax Rates in New Jersey has opened in Senate, as the state looks to implement a 30% tax rate for online betti...
Alabama lottery, casino legislation heads to conference committee
Legislation that would authorize a lottery and other types of gambling in Alabama is headed to a conference committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -...
Virginia: Skill Game Supporters Urge Governor To Deliver On His Past Promises
Skill game supporters in Virginia held a rally in Richmond Tuesday, urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to remain true to campaign promises that h...
Sweeping New Bill Would Set Up Kentucky Racing, Gambling Regulatory Corporation
Sweeping new bill would set up Kentucky racing, gambling regulatory corporationA sweeping bill introduced Tuesday would create a new stan...
NJ Senator Wants 30% Tax Rate on Online Gambling Revenue
NJ Senator Wants 30% Tax Rate on Online Gambling Revenue
New Jersey Senator John F. McKeon wants to see the tax rate on online casin...
Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Amended To Address Fantasy Sports Pick’em
A Minnesota sports betting proposal took another step forward Thursday while taking a step toward legalizing controversial fantasy sports...
Maryland Online Casino Market Could Be Worth $1 Billion By 2029
As the Maryland legislature deliberates on a potential voter referendum regarding whether to legalize MD online casinos, a big part of th...
New York State budget proposes expansion of mobile sports betting options
The New York State budget is poised to introduce significant changes to the mobile sports gambling landscape.
Senator Joseph Addabbo dis...