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Amid sports betting debate, experts caution Texas could see $250 million in tax revenue
A powerful pro-gambling group, and former Gov. Rick Perry, project Texas could earn $250 million annually from tax revenue, but some cautio…
Brazil Moves One Step Closer to Taxing Online Sports Betting and Gambling
The regulated sports betting market in Brazil isn’t yet live on a national level, but it appears to be a little closer to launch. The count…
Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Could Move Through House Next Week
The main sponsor of a Kentucky sports betting bill believes his relatively simple legislation has a strong chance this year. While the Ken…
Oklahoma's sports betting bill passes committee
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Oklahoma's sports betting bill is headed to the House floor after clearing committee this week.
The legislation woul…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Voted Down in State Senate, Legislative Hopes Remain
Georgia lawmakers say the odds have never been better of a sports betting bill passing the General Assembly, but the Senate this week voted…
Nebraska Casino Expansion Proponents Secure Legislative Victory
Nebraska casino expansion supporters have successfully blocked a legislative effort to prevent further expansion of gaming in the Cornhuske…
Illinois Online Casino Legalization Inching Closer To Reality
Progress is being made on legislation that would legalize online casinos in Illinois. It’s still possible the measure could pass before the…
S.C. bill moves forward to legalize horse race betting
We’re days away from the first leg of the Aiken Triple Crown. A bill is making its way up the ranks again that would create a commission t…
Tennessee Legislature could change sports betting 10% profit requirement
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Sports Wagering Advisory Council decided to delay punishments for nine operators that didn’t meet a 10% p…
Maryland Bill Targets Universities Partnering With Betting Operators
The bill was inspired by a New York Times series on sports gambling released in November
A Maryland bill inspired by a series of New York…
Lottery bills in Alabama 'fluid' in upcoming session as push continues to get it passed
Whether people will have a chance to vote on having a lottery in Alabama is still up in the air. With the legislative session right around…
Legislation supporting and banning ‘gray machines’ introduced in Kentucky House
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Legislation both supporting legalization and one calling for a full ban of so-called “Gray Machines” have now been in…
New Hampshire iGaming bill squeezes through latest Senate round
The New Hampshire Senate has narrowly voted by thirteen to eleven to advance Senate Bill 104 through to the next round. The bill now advanc…
Kentucky Republican files latest bill aimed at legalizing sports betting
A Republican in Kentucky's House of Representatives filed a bill Wednesday that would legalize sports betting in the state, something that'…
Culinary Union urges Nevada lottery bill to fund youth mental health | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada is only one in five states without a state lottery system, and many Nevadans travel across state lines to purchase lottery tickets…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill to Receive Senate Vote, Statute Would Circumvent Referendum
Sports betting in Georgia remains illegal, but that could soon change now that a state Senate committee has approved a measure that would c…
New mobile sports gambling legislation expected this week in North Carolina House
Supporters expect to introduce legislation this week to legalize online sports gambling in North Carolina. A similar effort failed in the N…
Georgia State Senate committee OKs sports betting bill
ATLANTA – A Georgia Senate committee approved a sports betting bill late Monday with little discussion.
The Senate Economic Development Co…
U.S. sports betting: Here's where all 50 states stand on legalizing sports gambling, site mobile bets
More than half the country has begun the process of legalizing sports betting
With over 30 states now offering some form of legal USA spor…
New York state sen. Joseph Addabbo introduces bill BILL S4856 to legalize online casino games
New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced on Wednesday bill S4856, which seeks to legalize online casino gaming, including slots, table…
Georgia lawmaker introduces bill to legalize mobile sports betting
House Bill 380, the "Georgia Lottery Game of Sports Betting Act," would authorize the Georgia Lottery Corp. to operate and regulate sports…
Lawmaker proposes Nevada lottery to help fund youth mental health programs
- A lawmaker in Nevada has proposed a state lottery that would help fund mental health programs for youth in the state.
Assemblyman CH Mi…
Lawmaker behind "Minnesota Sports Betting Act" touts millions in annual revenue projected for state
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The NFL season wrapped up Sunday, and that meant some Minnesotans were winners and others were losers.
The American Gamb…
Maryland iGaming Bill Would Ask State Voters If They Want Online Casinos
Maryland online sportsbooks debuted their operations in November. Just two months later, at least two state senators say it’s time to furth…
Texas Republican Legislator Introduces Bill Enabling Casinos, Sports Gambling
A Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives has introduced a bill that would pave the way for limited gaming properties in th…
Sports wagering in Missouri making another run at Capitol
Illinois and Kansas may be benefiting from Missouri's hesitation to legalize sports wagering.
There are currently six bills in the Missour…
The regulation of gaming and betting in Brazil, under discussion in the National Congress and expected to happen in 2023
Bipartisan legislation would allow up to 18 online sportsbooks with nine awarded to sports franchises in the state
The regulation of gamin…