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Bill to Ban Sweeps Casinos Advances Out of Assembly Committee
A ban on sweeps casinos took another step on Thursday when bill AB 5447 advanced out of the Assembly Committee. It is now in the hands of...
Louisiana Senate approves anti-sweepstakes bill, sends it to House
The Louisiana Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would ban online sweepstakes casinos, sending it over to the House.
On Tuesday, ...
Louisiana proposes doubling online sports betting tax rate
House Bill 639 has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee.
US.- Following a failed attempt in 2024, Louisiana lawmakers ...
Montana Online Sweepstakes Gaming Ban Waiting for Governor's Signature
Montana is on the verge of becoming the first U.S. state to enact legislation directly targeting sweepstakes casinos, pending a final dec...
Wyoming forms new committee to explore gaming expansion
The Wyoming legislature has created a new select committee to oversee gambling issues after five related bills, including one to legalize...
Lawmakers in New York are advancing a bill that aims to ban online sweepstakes games
Assembly Bill 6745 was approved on Wednesday by the state’s Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee following a unanimous vote during a p...
Senate Bill 860 - Maryland online sweepstakes ban dies as legislative session ends
Maryland online sweepstakes ban dies as legislative session ends A Maryland bill aimed at online sweepstakes casinos failed to advance b...
Maryland online sweepstakes ban dies as legislative session ends
Senate Bill 860
A Maryland bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos failed to advance before the state’s 2025 legislative sessio...
Nevada One Step Closer to Criminalizing Sweepstakes Casinos
Nevada’s Senate unanimously approved SB 256 Monday. The bill significantly increases penalties for illegal online gambling operators, inc...
Hong Kong Government opens consultation on legalising basketball betting -Plan would allow licensed basketball betting via Hong Kong Jockey Club
Key points:
- Plan would allow licensed basketball betting via Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Safeguards include youth protections and restric...
New bill seeking to impose limit on Massachusetts sports betting
Massachusetts lawmakers are taking action to regulate the booming sports betting industry with the introduction of a new bill aimed at im...
Sweden to end land-based casino gambling by 2026
Sweden’s parliament has voted to abolish land-based casino gambling, a decision that will lead to the closure of the country’s last remai...
New Hampshire lawmakers push to legalize video slot machines for revenue boost
New Hampshire lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to legalize video slot machines, hoping to generate additional state revenue. The ...
Nevada Lottery Support Grows, Latest Polling Suggests
Nevada does not have a lottery
New polling suggests a strong majority of Nevadans want a state-run lottery
Casinos push back against lo...
New York’s Push for Online Casino Legalization
New York has long been a major player in the gambling industry, with its commercial and tribal casinos attracting millions of visitors ea...
Alabama Gaming Fight Revs Up, as Lawmakers Prep 2025 Legislative Session
A new year means a new fight in Alabama to end the state’s longstanding ban on most forms of gambling.
is again in focus as the Alabama ...
Is video-lottery expansion part of property-tax plan?
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Expanding video lottery could generate additional revenue that could be used for property-tax relief, according to ...
Illinois lawmakers consider expanding internet gambling
Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal to legalize internet gambling, or iGaming, in a move that could generate up to $1 billion i...
Alabama State Sen. Greg Albritton has a new draft bill he may file as soon as this week.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – State Sen. Greg Albritton, the Alabama Senate’s point man on lottery and gambling legislation for several years, has a...
Michigan House passes bill granting anonymity to multi-state game lottery winners
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South Carolina lawmaker adds to sports betting bills in the state
Another South Carolina lawmaker has filed a measure aimed at legalizing sports betting.
Sen. Thomas Davis has filed Senate Bill 444 as a...
New York Senate committee advances bill to ban sweepstakes gaming
A New York Senate committee unanimously approved a bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes gaming, moving the measure to the Senate floo...
Michigan lottery winners may soon remain anonymous for safety
The Michigan House passed a bill allowing winners of multi-state lotteries to remain anonymous, aiming to protect them from potential dan...
Bill to bring online gaming to Arkansas filed in legislature
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A bill filed Wednesday in the Arkansas legislature would legalize online gaming in the state.
House Bill 1861 states...
The Finnish government is overhauling the gambling monopoly held by Veikkaus, as it aims to increase competition in the sector
The draft law which will convert Finland’s gambling regulation into a multi-licensing model has been sent to parliament.
The Finnish gov...
U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban college prop bets, citing rising integrity concerns
A new bill aimed at banning proposition bets on individual college athletes has been introduced in Congress, as lawmakers seek to address...
Mississippi, Maryland move forward with sweepstakes casino bans
In Mississippi, legislators are quickly moving to prohibit sweepstakes gaming. The House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2...