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LVRJ: EDITORIAL: Shocker: Feds want to regulate sports gambling
Like addicts crave the needle, politicians crave other people’s money and power. It should surprise exactly no one, then, that Congress app…
Federal hearing on sports betting to occur Thursday
The gaming industry might get a better perception of how the NFL feels about regulated sports betting Thursday when a House subcommittee co…
US Senator Hoping Third Time Is The Charm In Quest To Ban Online Gambling
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Congress Wants Federal Sports Betting Oversight
Draft legislation that aims to provide federal oversight to sports betting surfaced out of retiring Sen. Orrin Hatch’s office this week. Th…
Alabama Mark Tuggle, Ed Oliver, Clyde Chambliss give insight on statewide lottery, gaming bill in legislature
One of the most influential men in Montgomery said he expects a statewide lottery and gaming bill to be considered when the Alabama Legisla…
Move to privatise Brazillian lottery postponed until 5 February 2019
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development of Brazil has declared the postponement of the process to privatise the country’s exc…
Maryland Voters Support Sports Betting, But Their Voices Won’t Be Heard Until 2020
Maryland voters want sports betting legalized, but state law, which requires any form of gambling expansion to be approved through a ballot…
US Congressman Turns To DOJ For Guidance On Sports Betting, Wire Act
if you recall, way back in September, the US Congress held its first hearing regarding legal sports betting after PASPA’s demise.
Sensenbr…
Floridians will retain exclusive rights to authorize and potentially expand casino gambling in the state
Florida voters pass Amendment 3, say we want to decide on gambling
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Floridians will retain exclusive rights to authorize an…
Lobbyists battle it out over Mashpee tribe’s casino plan
TAUNTON — As a new chapter begins in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s legal fight for its land, a high stakes lobbying campaign in the nation’…
Florida’s Gambling Amendment Fight Has High Stakes
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — The words on the November ballot appear simple enough: “Voter Control of Gambling in Florida.”
According to p…
Federal hearing on sports betting to occur today
Federal hearing on sports betting to occur Thursday
Updated September 26, 2018 - 6:02 am
The gaming industry might get a better percept…
Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon ‘can say for sure that you’ll see a lottery bill’ in 2019
With Mississippi recently adding sports betting to its legal gambling options, the pressure is on for Alabama to not only follow that lead…
Governor's races are on the ballot this November in 36 states
Governor's races are on the ballot this November in 36 states. The most competitive races are expected to be in states where Republicans no…
Oklahoma tribe gives $1.4M total to Arkansas casino proposal
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A Native American tribe has contributed about $1.4 million to a ballot initiative to authorize four casinos in Arkansas.
The…
Congressional subcommittee to review sports betting landscape
Congressional subcommittee to review sports betting landscape
Congress is ready to examine whether federal sports betting guidelines are n…
Alabama House Speaker says legislature will take up lottery bill in 2019
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Alabama is surrounded by states that have a lottery, but so far, the state has resisted the trend.
The Nov. 6 election…
American Gaming Association sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reinforcing AGA’s priorities for successful legal sports betting markets
WASHINGTON – Today, the American Gaming Association sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reinforcing AGA’s prioriti…
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer suggested a federal framework for legalized sports betting
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer suggested a federal framework for legalized sports betting Wednesday.
According to ESPN.com's Darren…
The Mississippi House has passed its own version of a bill to create a state lottery
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The Latest on a special session of the Mississippi Legislature (all times local):
3:25 p.m.
The Mississippi House ha…
Mississippi Senate passes bill to create state lottery
JACKSON, MS - Mississippi senators have passed a bill to create a state lottery, spending proceeds on state highways for at least 10 years…
Proposed Florida Constitutional Amendments: See what's on the state's 2018 ballots
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The November election includes 13 Florida constitutional amendments. Here's what they all mean.
When you head to the ba…
Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn won't block lottery
The latest on a special session of the Mississippi Legislature to discuss transportation:
4:15 p.m.
Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn…
Committee raises $1.25M to fight Florida gambling measure
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A political committee formed last month has raised $1.25 million to help fight a proposed constitutional amendment that…
Connecticut Pension commission looks at lottery money, asset sales
A commission charged with paying down the state’s pension obligations focused Friday on teachers’ pensions, which a financial adviser sugge…
Florida Gambling Amendment Turns Disney Lobbying Arm and Seminole Tribe Into Strange $10M Bedfellows
Disney Worldwide Services and the Seminole Tribe of Florida continue to pump money towards passage of a constitutional amendment which woul…
Lottery finds little favor among many Northeast Mississippi lawmakers
TUPELO – If a lottery comes to Mississippi, it will likely happen without strong support from the legislative delegation of the state’s nor…