Public Gaming Industry
Legislation
A look back at the gambling legislation that made it in 2024
Any calendar year brings a slew of noteworthy changes in the ever-evolving U.S. gaming industry, and 2024 was no different. We rounded up...
Three US gambling bills will die by end of year but three wagering bills pre-filed for 2025
When the clock strikes midnight on 31 December, gambling bills in Michigan and Ohio will die. And there is no clear indication that lawma...
Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Ban Gambling on Elections Act to prohibit betting on U.S. elections
December 18, 2024
Washington, DC — Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Ban Gambling on...
South Carolina lawmakers file bipartisan sports betting bill for 2025
A new bill for 2025 aims to bring sports betting to a state with notoriously little legal gambling, South Carolina.
HB3625 was pre-filed...
Texas lawmakers are taking aim at people who play the lottery by purchasing tickets online from businesses that will go buy tickets for people who live out of state
A number of bills target the Texas Lottery, including a huge loophole An out of state group won $95 million using the loophole.
Texas la...
NJ lawmakers state lawmakers took a first step toward blocking the New Jersey Lottery from selling tickets directly to consumers online or via its mobile app
After hearing concerns from several influential business lobbying groups, state lawmakers took a first step toward blocking the New Jerse...
Wyoming representative to reintroduce online casino bill in 2025
Robert Davis has said he will refile proposed igaming legislation next year.
US.- Wyoming representative Robert Davis has confirmed that...
Brazil Senate leader eyes land-based gambling vote before recess
There is a renewed effort in Brazil to hold a key vote on the land-based gambling reforms bill before the end of the year. As reported by...
NCLGS Proposes Banning Sweepstakes Casinos in Model Gaming Act
New recommendations also set daily deposit limits of $20,000 for online gambling
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States ...
New Jersey Bill Would Ban Online Lottery Sales For The New Jersey Lottery Commission
NJ Bill Would Ban Online Lottery Sales For The New Jersey Lottery Commission
A bill to prohibit the sale of NJ lottery games online by t...
Bill 4,031/2024: The future of online casinos and betting in Brazil
The regulation of online betting and casinos in Brazil has once again become a topic of debate in the Senate with the presentation of Bil...
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...