Public Gaming Industry
Legislation
Bill to let Alabamians vote on whether they want lottery, sports betting coming soon, senator says
Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman says she will drop a bill next week that will offer Alabama voters an opportunity to answer a question…
Maryland Lottery claims sweeps sites are just as illegal as offshore casinos
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) officials testified at a legislative committee hearing on Wednesday that the state needs…
Virginia House approves credit card ban for online sports betting
The Virginia House of Delegates voted 94–3 on Wednesday to pass a bill banning the use of credit cards for online sports betting, sending t…
Aloha May Mean Goodbye for Prediction Markets in Hawaii
Hawaii Democrats introduce bill to ban prediction markets in the state
Ban would apply to broad swath of event contracts, extending beyo…
TN lawmaker wants to ban virtual-currency sweeps & gambling devices
Tennessee is the latest state where lawmakers introduce legislation that takes action against the operation of online sweepstakes casinos w…
West Virginia becomes latest US state to seek gambling tax increases
House Bill 4397 and House Bill 4398, sponsored by Delegate Chris Burkhammer with additional sponsorship on the interactive wagering measu…
Indiana, Tennessee Latest States to Consider Sweepstakes Casino Bans
Indiana and Tennessee have become the latest states to crack down on unregulated sweepstakes casinos, both making headway towards a possibl…
Indiana iLottery bill dead for 2026 due to lack of support
A legislative proposal to establish online lottery play in Indiana has died for 2026 after the bill’s sponsor, a leading House representati…
NAAiG statement on Maine Gov. Janet Mills' reversal of iGaming veto commitment
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The National Association Against iGaming is deeply disappointed by Governor Janet Mills' decision to reverse her long-st…
Virginia Begins Debate On Legalizing Online Poker, Gaming
A bipartisan effort to legalize online gaming is underway in Virginia. Online poker and casinos could enhance the state’s gaming landscape;…
New York Lawmakers Open 2026 Session With Proposal to Ban Prediction Market Sports Betting
As New York lawmakers convened for the 2026 legislative session on January 7, gambling policy quickly emerged as a focal point, advancing m…
New bill proposes new powers against illegal online gaming in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has proposed granting the Racing and Gaming Commission authority to tackle unlic…
Indiana Inching Closer To Allowing Online Lottery Sales
Indiana is taking another step toward putting the Hoosier Lottery online, with the House Public Policy Committee voting 9–3 on Tuesday to a…
Draft legislation grants more powers to seize illegal gaming terminals in Luxembourg
There are also plans to regulate online gambling in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg.- The government of Luxembourg has introduced draft legislation…
Florida lawmakers target rigged sports betting with new bill
Florida lawmakers propose House Bill 189 to crack down on rigged and illegal sports betting. The bill targets bribing players, insider be…
Online gambling bill in Illinois aims to generate $1 billion, faces local business
The Sports Betting Alliance is advocating for a new online gambling legislation in Illinois that would allow gambling on mobile devices, wi…
New York Bill Would Ban Live Sports Betting
Measure Comes As Leagues Face Wagering-Related Scandals
New York Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal has proposed a bill that would ban live be…
Massachusetts Online Casino Legalization Faces Delays Amid Several Concerns
State of Play
Massachusetts is experiencing delays in the push to legalize online casino gaming, as lawmakers grapple with growing conce…
US Congressman Reportedly Pushes for Federal Prop Betting Regulation
A U.S. Congressman is reportedly aiming for federal regulation of controversial sports betting markets.
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Hawaii Senator B…
Maine lawmakers move sweepstakes casino ban ahead of 2026 session
Dual-currency platforms addressed
Although Maine’s Second Regular Legislative Session will not begin until January 7, 2026, a Senate bill…
New Zealand iGaming bill advances with 2027 implementation track
New Zealand’s plan to introduce licensed online casino gambling is now tracking toward a 2027 start, with government papers indicating that…
Sen. Joseph Addabbo says New York ready for ‘serious discussions’ on online casino legalization
New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. said this week that the state is now positioned to begin “serious discussions” about legalizing onli…
Governor Abbott doesn't support changing the Texas Constitution to legalize casino gambling, "I'm not there yet."
Efforts to legalize casino gambling in Texas have failed in recent legislative sessions, but the industry isn't giving up.
In an intervie…
Florida Bill Cracks Down on All Online Casino Sites, Including Sweeps and Social Casinos
A bill in Florida would ban all sweepstakes casinos from operating in the state, which could include online casinos not run by the Semino…
Florida targets non-tribal gambling through two-bill enforcement plan
Florida’s legislature is pursuing a two-track enforcement strategy with House Bills 591 and 189, measures that update the state’s gambling…
Maine lawmaker wants to ban operation of sweeps casinos ...
Sen. Craig Hickman introduced Legislative Document 2007, which propose a ban on the operation or promotion of dual-currency sweepstakes sit…
Bulgaria is exploring the option of giving away its Sport Toto (ST) national lottery organiser under a 15-year lease
A draft bill was submitted by two of the three coalition parties, GERB and BSP, with external support from fellow political party DPS-New B…