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California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill Headed to Senate Floor
The California legislature is one step closer to putting the kibosh on sweepstakes casino gambling in the state.
Assemblymember Avelino Va…
New York City Casino Licenses Delayed Until January
State Legislator Says It'll Be An Extra Month Before Regulators Make Their Decision
New York gamblers anxious to see which projects will r…
Gov. Murphy signs ban on sweepstakes-style gambling in New Jersey
New Jersey has moved to outlaw sweepstakes-style gambling, with Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signing legislation targeting what lawmakers and…
Virginia Committee Mulling Formation of Gaming Commission Hears About iGaming
Virginia lawmakers continue to review the merits of forming a gaming commission
Legal gambling has expanded significantly in the commonw…
New York, Louisiana Lawmakers Focusing on Sweepstakes Prohibition Bills
A New York Assembly bill to prohibit sweepstakes has moved forward to another committee
The Louisiana House of Representatives has sched…
Massachusetts rep. files bill to ban sweepstakes as part of online casino legalization
Massachusetts is the latest state to take a swing at legalizing online casinos and outlawing sweepstakes gaming as a lawmaker attempts to d…
New Jersey Sweepstakes Casino Ban Set for Aug. 14 as Governor Stays Silent
Barring an unlikely veto, New Jersey’s ban on most sweepstakes casinos will take effect on Aug. 14. The legislation passed both chambers of…
The Senate Ag Committee has rescheduled a confirmation vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination for permanent CFTC Chairman
The Senate Ag Committee has rescheduled a confirmation vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination for permanent CFTC Chairman. We’ll see if this t…
Chicago City Council members propose expanding video gambling to airports and bars
Chicago City Council members are reviving plans to legalize video gambling in the city, introducing two ordinances that could bring hundred…
House GOP appropriator pledges reversal of gambling tax deduction
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) met with three gaming industry CEOs on Thursday evening in Las Vegas to discuss…
DeWine pushes back on internet gambling bills: 'We probably have enough gambling' in Ohio
Internet gambling in Ohio – not just on sports – is not a sure bet to become law. Proposed measures to permit casino gambling and lottery g…
California Senate committee advances bill to ban dual-currency sweepstakes
A California Senate committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would ban dual-currency sweepstakes games in the state, targeting…
Senate committee will vote on Quintenz CFTC (the body that regulates prediction markets like Kalshi ) nomination Monday
Gaming industry groups asked the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to slow down, but things are on the move when it c…
New Jersey approves bill to ban betting partnerships with colleges
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation yesterday (8 July) that prohibits public colleges and universities from forming contractual partnership…
Senate Bill To Roll Back Gambling Losses Tax Deduction Cut Coming Thursday
Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will introduce legislation to the Thursday to repeal a tax provision on gambling losses thi…
Maine iGaming Bill Held Over by Gov. Janet Mills, Veto Likely
Maine’s iGaming liberalization odds remain long despite state lawmakers passing online casino legislation
Gov. Janet Mills opposes addit…
NJ Legislature Takes a Minute to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
In a matter of minutes, the New Jersey legislature acted swiftly and decisively to pass legislation prohibiting sweepstakes gaming in the s…
Senator Addabbo Pushes iCasino Expansion at FanDuel Office Launch
At FanDuel’s sleek new 36,000-square-foot office in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, the message behind the reception desk reads: “Stay humbl…
Pennsylvania lawmakers clash over skill game tax rates ahead of budget deadline
Pennsylvania lawmakers remain divided over how to regulate and tax skill games, with competing proposals stalling progress as a key budget…
New York Senate approves bill targeting online sweepstakes casinos, now heads to Assembly
The New York Senate has passed a bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks that use dual-currency systems, intensify…
Louisiana governor vetoes ban on sweepstake gaming
Governor Jeff Landry has said that Senate Bill 181 could interfere with enforcement actions.
US.- Louisiana governor Jeff Landry has vet…
Maine House of Representatives approves online casino bill with tribal exclusivity
LD 1164 now heads to the Senate.
US.- Maine House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow the state’s four federally rec…
Maine Reintroduces Online Gambling Bill
Previously Tabled Proposal Gets New Life In Special Legislative Session
Online gaming may be back on the agenda for legislators in Maine a…
Connecticut legislature passes bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos with a 146–0 vote
Governor Lamont’s signature expected
Connecticut is poised to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos, following unanimous approval of Senate Bi…
Illinois announces mobile sports betting tax hike
Earlier this week, a new budget in Illinois was approved which will change how mobile sports betting will look in the state. In the new bud…
Connecticut House passes bill to change debit card & ad rules for gambling
A bill to change Connecticut’s rules regarding online gambling payments and advertisements gained approval in the House.
House Bill 5269 w…
Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville talks education, economy and lottery
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville officially launched his campaign for Governor of Alabama Tuesday in Auburn, jumping straight into the issues and…
The Rise of Online Casinos: How Different States Are Handling Legalization
The Rise of Online Casinos: How Different States Are Handling Legalization
Published 9:24 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Online gambling contin…
Legislation Senate Bill 1235 -Connecticut Senate approves sweepstakes ban, sends bill to house
The Connecticut Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would ban online sweepstakes casinos, in a move to tighten oversight of digital g…
Governor Newsom signs legislation 5.28.25
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bill:
SB 49 by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) –…