A bill that could force cardrooms out of the picture in California is causing friction Over 100 Los Angeles-area cardroom employees and supporters gathered in Fullerton on December 6 to protest a proposed bill that could lead to revenue and job losses for the industry. The gathering was held outside the office of Democratic state
Category: Gambling Legislation
Virginia city determined to keep casino out through legislation
Vienna has made it clear that it has no desire to be part of the casino industry The Town Council of Vienna, Virginia, voted unanimously Monday night to incorporate a measure opposing a proposal to build a casino in Fairfax County into its 2024 legislative agenda. The adopted plan included the following measure, which was
California legislator wants to ban the state’s cardrooms
Senator Josh Newman may be on a mission to eliminate poker rooms across California Last November, California voters refused Proposition 26, a ballot measure that would have legalized roulette and dice games at tribal casinos and permitted them to dictate which games are offered at California cardrooms. However, this isn’t stopping a state senator from
Maryland residents overwhelmingly support iGaming legislation
A poll shows that most Maryland residents would support online casino legalization Since online sports betting was launched in Maryland in 2022, some wondered if online casino gaming would soon follow. Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency report indicates the state could generate more than $533 million in tax revenue in the first year if
Pennsylvania court stops attempt to legislate skill games
A court determines that slot-like skill games are not a form of gambling under state law In a unanimous decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that Pace-O-Matic (POM) gaming terminals are not slot machines but are skill games, as defined by state law. Siding with POM, the developer and distributor of the machines
Atlantic City casino smoking ban legislation fails to advance
Senate lawmakers have tabled a discussion on a bill that would prohibit smoking in all casinos Casino employees must wait a while longer to learn the fate of a bill to end smoking in Atlantic City casinos. Enough co-sponsors have been gained in the state legislature to pass the bill since the start of 2023,
Missouri considers expanding casino market
Voters may be able to decide if the state needs to add another casino to its market The campaign to open a casino near the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri moved one step ahead on Tuesday. The Missouri Secretary of State’s office approved language for a ballot initiative proposal asking voters to amend the
Mississippi doesn’t appear to be ready for iGaming legislation
Mississippi will likely push for sports betting legalization, but not online casino The Mississippi “Mobile-Online Sports Betting Task Force” held what was potentially their final public hearing on Tuesday, with members collecting more information and obtaining a briefing from the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review. The task force’s conclusions and proposals
Alabama lawmaker wants tougher gambling laws
Alabama may consider joining the growing gambling ecosystem but will likely be more conservative Alabama’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nathaniel Leadbetter, is proposing stricter laws on gambling in the state. Speaking at a Monday morning meeting at the Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center, he touched on several topics, including the state’s recent proposed gaming bill.
New Jersey casino smoking ban still on the table
The legislative push to make all Atlantic City casinos smoke-free continues Casinos in Atlantic City have been exempt from a statewide ban prohibiting smoking within public areas across the state for almost 20 years. The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act exemption allowed casino operators to permit indoor smoking for up to 25% of their gaming
Indiana to put gambling legislation discussions on hold for a year
Recent corruption issues have caused Indiana lawmakers to put gambling on the back burner Indiana legislators have chosen to refrain from considering new gambling proposals in the upcoming 2024 legislative session. House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray made the announcement in response to former state legislator Sean Eberhart’s recent guilty
Virginia city that once rejected casino changes its mind
Petersburg, Virginia, will consider putting a casino resolution to a public vote The Petersburg City Council completed its list of legislative proposals on Tuesday night, with one of the six items seeking to bring a gambling resolution to the ballot for city voters by 2025. The list declares that Petersburg could see results similar to