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Industry
March 4, 2025
Texas Lottery Scandal Casts Shadow on Betting, Casino Expansion
Texas is one of a handful of states that has limited gambling activities. A legal hurdle that saw the Texas Lottery get into hot water over allowing lottery couriers to operate in the state resulted in further implications that threaten its existence and put significant obstacles in the way of a potential expansion of gambling […]
Industry
March 4, 2025
Wales to Ban Greyhound Racing, Rest of UK Has No Such Intentions
As Wales prepares to ban greyhound races, authorities confirmed that this will not be the case in other regions of the United Kingdom. According to lawmakers, greyhound racing’s economic and entertainment value cannot be denied. Wales to Stop Greyhound Races Last week, lawmakers in Wales unveiled their decision to put a stop to greyhound races […]
Industry
February 28, 2025
Oklahoma One Step Closer to Legalized Sports Betting
Oklahoma is again at the center of sports betting discussions as state lawmakers explore new legislation to legalize wagering. Governor Kevin Stitt recently joined the discussions with an ambitious plan to allow sports wagering in person at tribal gaming facilities and online via state-licensed platforms. This proposal seeks to secure shared economic benefits while maintaining […]
Casino
February 28, 2025
Mississippi Lawmakers Reject Jackson Casino Bill
House Bill 1879, which would have granted state permission for a casino within 6,000 feet of the Mississippi State Capitol, was effectively killed when House Ways and Means Committee chairman Trey Lamar (R-Senatobia) made a motion to table the proposed legislation. A voice vote sealed its fate, stopping the measure from advancing further. Casino Advocates […]
Industry
February 28, 2025
Lottery Couriers Disappointed as Texas Votes to Prohibit Their Services
Texas lawmakers unanimously agreed to pass a bill prohibiting lottery couriers in Texas. The measure, which Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had been promoting for a while, was deeply disappointing to the Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers, which claimed that they have always honored the trust of their Texan customers. Lottery Couriers Have Become a Point […]
Industry
February 27, 2025
Philippines Mulls Over Online Casino Ban as POGOs Evade the Law
Philippine lawmakers are calling for a prohibition on online casinos amid instances of non-compliance from the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Although POGOs were banned in 2024, some have continued to operate regardless, violating the country’s law. Senator Hontiveros Asks the President to Stop Online Gaming Senator Risa Hontiveros called for a prohibition of online […]
Industry
February 27, 2025
Kentucky Bill to Channel Betting Money Toward Local Governments
A new bill in Kentucky seeks to change how the money from the state’s horse racing wagering tax is distributed. Lawmakers proposed injecting some of these proceeds back into local governments, which would thus be able to fund a variety of initiatives. HB 782 to Redirect Betting Money Toward Communities Kentucky, for context, currently channels […]
Industry
February 25, 2025
Second US State Considers Banning Online Sports Wagering
Maryland lawmakers are considering a significant overhaul of the state’s gaming landscape with the introduction of Senate Bill 1033, which seeks to ban online sports betting as of 1 January 2026. The bill, spearheaded by Senator Joanne Benson, proposes banning sports wagering while keeping retail sportsbooks. The bill also includes provisions to refund application fees […]
Lottery
February 25, 2025
Texas Lottery Commission Puts Forward Ban on Lottery Couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission has put forward a proposed ban on lottery courier services amid recent controversies. Local authorities have long argued that such products undermine the integrity of the lottery and are akin to online gambling. Lottery Couriers Have Stirred Controversies Lottery couriers are services, which purchase lottery tickets on behalf of players and […]
Industry
February 24, 2025
Hong Kong Considers Legalizing Basketball Bets to Address Budget Deficit
Hong Kong is reportedly considering to legalize bets on basketball. This move would tap into the popularity of basketball in the region and would generate additional funds for the government. The Government Needs Additional Tax Streams The South China Morning Post (SCMP) said that Paul Chan Mo-po, Hong Kong’s financial secretary, is eyeing a variety […]
