Industry
February 4, 2026
Ireland Braces for the Launch of Regulated Gaming as New Rules Come into Effect
Ireland is preparing for the looming arrival of its newly regulated gaming market, with February 5 as the date from which the country’s new regulator will start issuing licenses. This date will therefore mark the culmination of lengthy efforts to modernize the local regulatory framework. Ireland Becomes a Modern Gaming Market With the signing of […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Missouri Bill to Legalize Store Slot Machines Moves Forward
A bill moving forward in a Missouri House committee on Monday would give companies two years to remove unregulated convenience store slot machines. The bill, spearheaded by Rep. Bill Hardwick, a Dixon Republican, would legalize video lottery terminals, require operators to be licensed, and place the Missouri Lottery in charge of regulating the games. Lawmakers […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Alabama Sen. Merika Coleman Pushes for Referendum on Gambling Expansion
Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman says she plans to introduce a bill next week that would allow Alabama voters to decide whether they want gambling in the state or not. What Is Senator Coleman’s Proposal for a Gambling Bill? The bill would permit a statewide vote on a constitutional amendment that would empower the governor […]
Legal
January 30, 2026
Colombia’s Top Court Freezes Online Gambling Tax Hike
The Constitutional Court of Colombia has stepped in to block a tax increase on online gambling, delivering a significant blow to President Gustavo Petro’s financial plans. The decision, reached by a 6-2 majority, provisionally suspends Legislative Decree 1390 of 2025, which envisioned a 19% value-added tax on online betting and gambling services. Rising Economic Pressures […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Virginia iGaming Bill Moves Forward After Player Safety Discussions
Lawmakers in Virginia have pushed ahead with Senate Bill 118 (SB118), which aims to legalize online casino gaming. The advance of the project legislation comes after changes were made to ensure better consumer safeguards and problem gambling protections. Senate Bill 118 Moves Forward This isn’t the first time a law for iGaming has been proposed […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Ohio Governor Regrets Signing Bill Legalizing Sports Betting in the State
When asked about mistakes he regrets from his 7-year tenure as Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine says approving the legislation that legalized sports gambling in the state ranks as his biggest regret. Governor DeWine Regrets Allowing Sports Betting DeWine signed a bill in December 2021 that legalized sports gambling across the state, with betting launching in […]
Industry
January 27, 2026
Hawaii Lawmakers Eye Gaming Once Again
Hawaii has long been one of the key outliers when it comes to US gaming, since it’s the only state besides Utah to have no form of legal gambling whatsoever. A newly appointed Tourism and Gaming Working Group, however, is currently assessing whether legalizing gaming will be worth it. In the meantime, the new legislative […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Approve New Regulatory Body Bill, Reject iGaming & Skill Games
Virginia’s legislative session continues with several gaming bills that advanced and a few that have not. While lawmakers agreed that the creation of an official gaming regulator is a must, they didn’t seem to be on the same page when it came to online casino gaming. Creating New Regulator Is of Utmost Importance Perhaps the […]
Industry
January 22, 2026
Lawmakers Renew Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Deductions
Congress again faces pressure from lawmakers who aim to reverse a recent change to the tax code that limits the amount of losses gamblers can deduct, a provision that has created uncertainty for professional players, casinos, and other industry stakeholders. The issue resurfaced this week during a House Rules Committee hearing on HR 7148, a […]
Industry
January 20, 2026
Mississippi Once Again Contemplates Legalizing Mobile Sports Betting
Mississippi lawmakers will make an attempt for the third year straight to legalize mobile sports betting, under the guise of aiding the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), and also regulating the black market betting scene. What’s New in This Year’s Proposal? One major difference now is the directing of all state revenue from online betting […]
