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Gambling News - 'Legislation'
Industry
April 1, 2024
Divided Lawmakers in Georgia Put Halt on Betting Legalization
Georgia was among a handful of states that were trying to legalize sports betting. Sadly, the efforts toward legal betting died recently, at least for the current legislative season, after lawmakers didn’t agree on how the money collected from the activity would be spent. Two proposals called for the legalization of betting on sports in […]
Casino
March 27, 2024
Mississippi Reps to Kill Jackson Casino Bill Amid Weak Support
Mississippi gambling enthusiasts are out of luck as Republican representatives decided not to put forward a bill that would have allowed a casino in Jackson. According to them, the bill lacked sufficient support but that doesn’t mean things won’t change in the future. Committee Chair Trey Lamar, who filed the bill Monday, explained that representatives […]
Industry
March 22, 2024
Amended Minnesota Sports Betting Bill, Out of Committee
Minnesota Representative Zack Stephenson has updated his sports betting bill, adding daily fantasy sports, giving the green light to electronic pull tabs, and doubling the size of the proposed taxes. The revamping of the HF 2000 came as the legal sports betting bill started through the house on March 21. Stephenson has been advocating legal, […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
Queensland Lawmakers Pass Tough Gambling Regulation
Identified as a serious public health issue, gambling is widely spread across Australia. Known as the country with the highest gambling losses per capita, Australia is currently trying to implement effective changes to gambling regulations that can ultimately protect consumers and reduce the money lost to the activity. There are ongoing efforts in different states, […]
Casino
March 19, 2024
Survey: Over Half of North Carolina’s Voters Support Casino Resorts
Survey USA, a professional polling firm, was contracted by WRAL News to see how consumers in North Carolina feel about Las Vegas-style casino resorts. As it turns out, the people in the state, who just received online betting, are strongly supportive of the potential legalization of commercial casino resorts. Survey USA polled 850 adults and […]
Industry
March 19, 2024
Georgia Inches Closer to Betting But the Clock Is Ticking
Last month, Georgia’s Senate passed a constitutional amendment that would allow local voters to decide whether sports betting will be legalized. The measure has now gotten its first hearing in the House of Representatives. The Peach State has been mulling over the legalization of sports for several years now. While some have suggested a legalization […]
Industry
March 19, 2024
Maryland Advances Toward Legalized iGaming With House Approval
Maryland has taken a significant stride towards legalizing online casinos as the House voted to pass House Bill 1319 (HB1319) on Saturday. The bill, introduced by Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary, cleared the House with a decisive vote of 92-43 during a special session just two days before the legislative deadline for House bills to advance to […]
Industry
March 15, 2024
New York Bills to Regulate Ads, Secure More Funds for Gambling Treatment
Three separate New York bills seek to better regulate gambling and shield risky players from harm. Authored by Senator Joseph Addabbo and Senator Leroy Comrie, the bills would protect vulnerable players by reminding them of the dangers of gambling and raising more funds for treatment. All of the bills are now on the Senate […]
Casino
March 15, 2024
Mississippi Senate Approves Tidelands Bill as Coastal Leaders’ Concerns Grow
Mississippi’s Tidelands bill has raised concerns about the future of coastal casinos. The bill received unanimous approval from the Senate and has 30 days before a final vote is held. Senate Bill 2780 passed the Senate on Thursday after receiving two amendments. The first amendment allows cities to control properties on ports and harbors as […]
Industry
March 14, 2024
New Zealand to Introduce Regulatory Regime for Online Gambling
Currently, New Zealand offers a wide range of gambling activities. Gamblers in the country can enjoy pokies, lotteries, instant games and prize competitions. While there’s plenty of legal action for Kiwis, some gambling activities do not require a license. Ultimately this laxed licensing regime results in losses for the government which may otherwise benefit from […]
