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Gambling News - 'Legislation'
Industry
March 17, 2025
Casinos and Sports Betting Face Tough Opposition in Texas House
The expansion of gambling activities in Texas represents an effort that has failed many times throughout the history of the state. In the last decade alone, the push toward casino gambling and sports betting intensified but the chances of a proposal passing through the state’s legislature remain low. Only recently, the massive scandal that involved […]

Industry
March 14, 2025
Mississippi Inches Closer to Banning Sweepstakes
The American sweepstakes industry has continued to grow but that doesn’t mean that everyone is on board. On the contrary, many states have continued to push back against the industry’s advance, taking measures to prevent it from cannibalizing the regulated gaming industry’s revenues. Mississippi is the latest state to advance a bill seeking to ban […]

Industry
March 13, 2025
Updated Regulations to Transform New Zealand’s Gambling Sector
New Zealand is preparing to move forward with its historic overhaul of its online gambling industry as the government presses on with plans to open up online casino licenses for the first time. This decision marks a turning point in the country’s stance on internet gambling as it aims to move away from the current […]

Industry
March 12, 2025
US Lawmakers Resume Push for Federal Safe Gambling Bill
Hoping to address the risks associated with legal sports betting, US Rep. Paul Tonko and Sen. Richard Blumenthal have reintroduced the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act (SAFE Bet Act). During an 11 March press conference, the lawmakers highlighted the bill’s merits as a crucial step towards federal regulation of the thriving online […]

Industry
March 12, 2025
Maryland’s Proposed Sweepstakes Ban Gains Traction
Maryland lawmakers seek to crack down on sweepstakes for good and introduce measures that put a stop to this controversial form of gaming. Under a pair of bills in the House and Senate, sweepstakes companies, which are currently operating in the state’s gray sector, will be outlawed. SB 860 Passes the Budget and Taxation Committee […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Online Gambling Bill Gains Momentum in Arkansas
Arkansas is among the states that currently offer legal retail and online sports betting, as well as casino gambling. While that’s more gambling activities available when compared to nearby Texas or Oklahoma, lawmakers are attempting to increase the number of legal activities available in the state with the addition of online gambling. Constitutional Amendment Proposes […]
Industry
March 12, 2025
Nebraska Eyes Online Betting Expansion via Constitutional Amendment
In 2020, Nebraska residents voted in favor of authorizing retail sports betting. The ballot at the time helped expand the legal gambling activities available to residents of the state. Another push that seeks to deliver legal mobile sports betting is under way. Constitutional Amendment Proposes Online Betting Legalization in Nebraska That’s the case under Legislative […]
Industry
March 11, 2025
New Proposal Seeks Full Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos in NJ
In the last few years, the growing popularity of sweepstakes drew scrutiny by lawmakers across the United States. While several states have already taken strict action against sweepstakes casinos by filing legislation, lawmakers in others are yet to take action. One state that recently saw legislation proposing the regulation of sweepstakes, now faces a proposal […]
Lottery
March 11, 2025
Texas Lottery Couriers Support Ban on Bulk Ticket Purchases
Texas lottery couriers have placed their hopes in a new bill that may allow them to remain in business. The measure in question will prohibit the bulk purchasing of lottery tickets which would address some of the government’s gripes with courier services. Lottery Couriers Are in Hot Water Lottery couriers in Texas have been under […]
Industry
March 11, 2025
Casino Cash for Local NY Entities Halted amid Legal Uncertainty
The expiry of a gaming compact between the Seneca Nation and New York at the end of 2023 resulted in difficulties for a number of host cities such as the City of Niagara Falls, among others. While some cities benefitted from advance payments in the absence of casino revenue, a number of organizations, including hospitals, […]