Lawmakers in Maine can’t figure out how to advance an iGaming bill in time The House of Representatives voted against a proposal on Tuesday that would have granted Wabanaki tribes in Maine the sole authority to conduct internet gambling. The proposal originated during the Mills administration and aimed to leverage the tribe’s exclusive rights to
Category: Gambling Legislation
Odds of iGaming in Maryland in 2024 down to zero
Rhode Island may be the only state to introduce legal online gambling this year Maryland lawmakers failed to pass a proposal during the 2024 legislative session to allow voters to legalize real-money online casinos. The bill to legalize digital slots and table games was not included in the state’s budget earlier this month, nor was
Virginia Gov hopes to fast track casino vote
A vote on a casino in Petersburg is closer to becoming reality The Virginia General Assembly has passed legislation for a Petersburg casino, which now returns to the legislature. Governor Glenn Youngkin amended the bill to allow the city to qualify for a casino license. Youngkin chose to amend Senate Bill 628 rather than veto
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
Dominican Republic ready to introduce online gambling regulations
The Caribbean country is now ready to expand its online casino market The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Finance has issued a new resolution to regulate online gambling. The proposal specifies the conditions, administration fees and minimum standards for operators seeking to acquire a license. Resolution 136-2024 would authorize online games of chance and sports betting,
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
A casino in Queens, NY, may not be possible
A new poll suggests that public opposition to a casino at Citi Field is growing A recent poll conducted at the recommendation of New York State Senator Jessica Ramos shows that residents aren’t keen on the idea of a new Casino in Queens, NY. 61% of respondents are against a Las Vegas-style casino in Queens.
Texas casino legalization gets renewed support from Las Vegas Sands
The casino operator is going to try harder to get Texas to legalize casinos this time around Las Vegas Sands is upping its bet on turning the tables in Texas after filing a petition seeking legalized casino gambling in the Lone Star state. The proposal is sponsored by the Texas Destination Resort Alliance, established in
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
New York not likely to see new casinos until 2025
The state gaming commission doesn’t believe it can realistically issue new licenses anytime soon The New York Gaming Commission (NYGC) recently announced that no applications would be accepted and no licenses would be issued until at least late 2025, creating more drama in the competition for the three approved casino licenses in the state. Lawmakers
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
Maryland senators to debate online casino bill on Tuesday
Next Tuesday could be an important day for online gambling in Maryland Members of the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee will hear testimony about the House online casino bill, HB1319, on March 26. If senators endorse it, state residents will vote on whether to legalize iGaming in the upcoming November election. Following a successful