Lawmakers don’t seem to be concerned with passing the legislation before the end of the session Legislators delayed the meeting on Wednesday regarding the proposed gambling package in Alabama due to disagreements between the House and Senate. With the session ending in a week, time’s quickly running out. Rep. Chris Blackshear texted on Wednesday that
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Ireland to ban gambling advertising, except for charities
The legislative change greatly favors charitable gambling over commercial alternatives The Irish government’s new gambling legislation proposes a ban on betting advertising, but charities will reportedly be exempt from this controversial measure. On Wednesday, legislators are scheduled to discuss a proposed bill that seeks to establish a new licensing system and governing body to regulate the betting industry in the Republic. James Browne,
South Africa the latest target for online gambling legislation
The country has recognized the financial value of offering a legal and regulated iGaming market South Africa’s primary opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), recently presented its Remote Gambling Bill of 2024 in Parliament. This bill marks the culmination of over two years of extensive research, drafting, and consultations with gaming industry experts. MP Dean Macpherson, the
Alabama gambling discussion continues this week
Lawmakers could be ready to tackle various gambling bills before the end of April Alabama gambling legislation has been a controversial topic and is scheduled for another round of deliberation as lawmakers determine the fate of the biggest gambling expansion in the state’s history. Lawmakers will convene sometime between today and April 26 to consider a bill that would
Brazil bans credit cards, cash and crypto for online gambling and betting
Brazil continues to shape its online gambling and betting markets Brazil’s Regulatory Policy of the Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) and the Ministry of Finance entered the new regulations for Normative Ordinance No 615 into the country’s Official Diary of the Union today (April 18). Several changes are coming, including a prohibition on credit cards and cryptocurrency
Alabama’s gambling expansion efforts still in limbo
Alabama lawmakers can’t agree on how to advance two gambling-related bills The Alabama House of Representatives is unhappy with revisions made by the Senate changes to its gambling bill. HB 151 and HB 152 were sent to a conference committee on Thursday, nearly a month after senators effectively stripped the original legislation passed by the
Alabama lawmakers ready to restart gambling expansion talks
Time is running out for the House and Senate to find common ground on gambling bills Alabama Lawmakers are ready to resume negotiations on two gambling bills this week following a week-long recess. With only days to go before the end of the session, it’s unclear if the bills can garner enough support. Gambling has
Kentucky looking to change up its gambling oversight
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation could take over for two current regulators A comprehensive bill introduced in the Kentucky legislature on Tuesday aims to create a new independent government corporation to manage nearly all of Kentucky’s gambling and horse racing. The 281-page proposal would authorize the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to
Alabama gambling expansion stalls after Senate makes changes
Some House lawmakers aren’t happy with changes the Senate added to the bill Gambling legislation proposing a state lottery and possibly allowing casinos and other gambling devices faces uncertainty in the Alabama Statehouse because of disagreements among lawmakers over sports betting and the number of casinos proposed. State legislators will be on spring break next
Alabama casino legislation unlikely to advance this week
One state lawmaker feels there’s too much resistance The proposal for an Alabama lottery and other gaming regulated by the state will have to wait at least another week before advancing in the Legislature. Representative Chris Blackshear is the House sponsor of the bill and says his chamber is in the early review stages of
New York lawmakers tackling series of gambling bills
New York lawmakers continue to redefine the state’s approach to gambling Three different bills are on the table in the New York Senate as lawmakers seek to improve gambling regulations and protect at-risk players. The bill proposed by Senators Joseph Addabbo and Leroy Comrie would protect vulnerable players by stressing the dangers of problem gambling
Pennsylvania senator wants to ban credit cards for online gambling
The measure would prohibit credit cards for all forms of online gambling and betting Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana is planning to propose legislation to completely prohibit the use of credit cards on online gambling and betting sites. He says it’s necessary to help restrain problem gambling and rising credit card debt. “Online gaming and sports