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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Wyoming lawmakers advance bills in attempt to limit gambling
The Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council voted this week to advance a package of gambling-related bills aimed at tightening regulatory…
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…
Massachusetts Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Internet Gaming Bill
Former Massachusetts state representative David Nangle, convicted for campaign finance misuse and gambling-related crimes, is speaking out…
Wisconsin Assembly GOP leaders push back taking up online gaming bill amid conservative backlash
Assembly GOP leaders today pushed off a vote on legislation that would pave the way for online bets to be placed in Wisconsin amid a backla…
Gambling loss tax deduction bill remains in limbo as U.S. House reconvenes
Legislation to restore a key gambling loss tax deduction still awaits further action as the U.S. House of Representatives returns to normal…
Sweeping gambling bill HB 189 advances as lawmakers push to modernize Florida’s gaming laws
Florida’s long-awaited effort to modernize its gambling statutes has taken a step forward, with HB 189 clearing its first review before the…
Florida senator files bill targeting lottery fraud, retailer theft
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Florida senator filed legislation Monday that would create new criminal penalties for lottery fraud and theft…
Florida bill proposes measures to combat fixed sports bets
House Bill 189 proposes people who knowingly place bets on rigged games.
US.- A new Florida bill proposes penalties for people who knowi…
Illegal Market, Tax Revenue, Cannibalization All Discussed At Massachusetts Online Casino Bill Hearing
Massachusetts’ Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies held a hearing Thursday on legislation that would bring on…
Hoosiers Say “No” to Online Casino Gambling: Poll Shows 67% Opposition
A new statewide poll shows a majority of Indiana voters oppose legalizing online casino gambling. Pantheon Insight conducted the survey on…
Illinois Seeks to Ban Credit Cards Inside Casinos and for Lottery Purchases
Legislation in Illinois would ban the use of credit cards for lottery purchases
The bill would also ban casino ATMs from facilitating…
New York lawmakers to take on additional mobile sports betting regulations this session
State lawmakers want to take on further regulations around mobile sports betting this upcoming session.
Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, who…
Bill calls for bypassing Wisconsin constitution to take online sports betting statewide
Wisconsin is one of 39 states allowing some form of sports betting, but under its constitution, only on tribal lands.
Thirty-one states al…
Legal internet gambling in Ohio? Unlikely anytime soon
Ohio is not likely to legalize online casino and lottery games this legislative session, according to House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima)…
D.C. Mayor Bowser makes fresh bid to legalize poker, blackjack and bingo
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched a renewed effort to legalize poker, blackjack and commercial bingo as part of a wider pl…
Virginia Pushes Online Casino Legalization with Bill 827, But Vote Deferred to 2026
Virginia is once again exploring entry into the online casino market. Senator Mamie Locke’s SB 827, supported by companion HB 2171, would a…
OREGON LOTTERY COMMISSION ADOPTS RULES FOR WINNER ANONYMITY AND TICKET DISCOUNTING
Downloadable file: Oregon's House Bill 3115 takes effect and requires names and addresses of lottery winners to be anonymous.
This weekend…
Hong Kong lawmakers approve bill to legalise basketball betting
Hong Kong’s legislature has passed a bill to legalise basketball betting, approving the measure by 77 votes to two with two abstentions, in…
California Senate Passes Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill
crackdown on sweepstakes casinos in California is drawing nigh.
Key Takeaways
The California State Senate unanimously passed A.B. 831…