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Gambling News - 'Legislation'
Industry
February 7, 2024
Bill Proposes to Restrict Online Sports Betting Ads in Kansas
Kansas, a state with a population of nearly 3 million people, was among the US states that legalized sports betting back in 2022. After legislation was passed, legalizing the activity in May, on September 1, 2022, the state officially launched its retail and online sports betting market. Now, less than two years after the launch, […]
Industry
February 6, 2024
CU in Italy Wants 5% Slot Revenue Share for Ordinary Statute Regions
Council members and presidents of Italy’s 100 municipalities and 20 autonomous regions have been asked to show support for the government’s ambitious plans to reorganize gambling. Members of the Conferenza Unificata (CU), which is the body responsible for overseeing the cooperation between the governments of these regions and the state, have acknowledged the shortcomings prone to […]
Industry
February 2, 2024
Online Gambling Bill in New York Undergoes Amendment
More than two years ago, New York launched its legal online sports betting market. Since then, different milestones have been surpassed, highlighting the success of the market and its exceptional potential. While online sports betting has been a blast ever since its launch, lawmakers in the state continue to pursue options for legalizing online gambling. […]
Casino
February 1, 2024
New Bill Proposes to Eliminate Smoking Inside Casinos in Kansas
During the pandemic a few years ago, casinos across the United States temporarily banned smoking indoors. While in some venues, this policy lasted as long as the pandemic did, others saw an opportunity to eliminate indoor smoking, leaving the ban permanently. For years, the sector warned about decreases in visitation and gaming revenues as a […]
Industry
January 31, 2024
Mississippi’s Push for Online Sports Betting Gains Momentum
In a significant move, a Mississippi House committee successfully advanced the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, paving the way for the legalization of online sports betting in the state. The bill aims to tap into the burgeoning demand for mobile sports wagering, addressing concerns about the thriving black market dominating the sector. Legislators Aim To […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
Hawaii Considers Limited Online Gambling Legalization in 2024
Hawaii has made an unexpected entry into the US online gambling discourse as a new bill offers to implement a limited form of online gambling in 2024. Despite not being a likely candidate for gambling expansion, Senator Ronald D. Kouchi has introduced bill SB3376, proposing the creation of a single-operator market for online poker and […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
New Bill Proposes Online Gambling Legalization in Maryland
After the countrywide expansion of legal sports betting, legislators in different US states are exploring opportunities to legalize online gambling activities. Also referred to as iGaming activities, online gambling can raise valuable tax revenue while at the same time providing players with a legal way to gamble. While currently there are several states that offer […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Alabama Legislators Gear Up for Sweeping Gaming Reforms
Alabama lawmakers will convene on 6 February to deliberate on a comprehensive gaming bill that could usher in a new era for the state’s gambling landscape. The proposed legislation aims to introduce many of the most common types of gambling and institute the formation of an Alabama Gaming Commission, a brand-new regulatory body. Gambling in […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
ATG Promotes Differentiated Tax as Sweden Prepares to Raise Gambling Taxes
Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG), Sweden’s former horse racing monopoly, is not happy with the country’s plans to introduce a tax hike. Hasse Lord Skarplöth, the operator’s chief executive officer explained that his team was shocked by the proposal and called for differentiated tax that would protect the racing sector. For reference, Sweden plans to […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
Criminal Justice Bill Would Allow UKGC to Request IP Blocks
The United Kingdom’s new Criminal Justice Bill is set to provide the Gambling Commission (UKGC) with extra powers, allowing it to request the blocking of unlicensed gambling websites. While yet to be passed, the bill is gaining traction as the UK seeks to empower law enforcement bodies, allowing them to tackle crime and fraud. What […]