Georgia lawmakers could advance online gaming next year with the help of Entain International gaming company and co-owner of BetMGM Online sportsbook, Entain Foundation US, is strengthening its measures to legalize Georgia sports betting, casinos and horse racing. Entain representatives met in Atlanta with state legislators on Tuesday to draft a proposal to legalize gambling
Category: Gambling Legislation
Alabama ready to revive gambling legislation
Several legislators have confirmed that they’re preparing new gambling bills for the 2024 session Alabama lawmakers could be weighing gambling legislation after Democratic party members discussed taking up the issue in the next legislative session at the party’s annual Pro-Growth Policy Conference. Officials have drafted a proposal to bring in industry experts from other states
North Carolina casino legalization discussion not totally dead
Lawmakers continue to prepare new casino expansion efforts for the 2024 session North Carolina State Representative Michael Wray confirmed yesterday that proposed casino legislation in the state is still alive and that lawmakers will discuss the issue in the short session of the general assembly next year since Halifax County has become the focus of
Peru advances new regulations for online gambling
Peru is bringing online gaming to the forefront beginning next year The Peru Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur, for its Spanish acronym) has authorized the country’s iGaming and sports betting regulations. Supreme Decree 005-2023-Mincetur is the document that details the regulatory requirements for gambling operators that seek to operate in Peru. After a
North Carolina groups get behind casino in Roanoke Rapids
The fight for casino expansion in North Carolina will continue into 2024 The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District, Halifax County Tourism, the Halifax County Economic Development Commission and Halifax Horizons of North Carolina have all voiced their support for the Roanoke Rapids City Council to build a casino in the Carolina Crossroads Entertainment District. With that
Virginia senator puts his support behind casino expansion
Senator Dave Marsden backs casinos in the state but not a proposed location Virginia state Senator Dave Marsden is ready to continue to support casino expansion in the state. However, he says that if a casino is ever built in Fairfax County, he would prefer to see it in Tysons, not Reston, as reports say
Puerto Rico looks to make changes to casino laws
The US territory is updating its casino legislation to boost revenue Puerto Rico has seen a recent decline in casino gaming, which has played a significant role in attracting tourism to a country that relies on it for economic stability. However, new proposed legislation may help reverse this trend. The Puerto Rico Senate and House
Casino referendum for Richmond, VA, close to a vote
Residents will return to the polls this November to determine the fate of the casino project Voters in Richmond, Virginia, will decide whether a new casino and entertainment venue and its tax revenue and employment opportunities overshadow concerns over transparency, the risks of expanded gambling and policymakers’ consideration for the 2021 defeat of a similar
North Carolina casino legislation still on the table
Some NC lawmakers are still confident that they can push through casino legislation Expanding retail casinos in North Carolina is expected to be discussed again in the state legislature in 2024 after efforts failed in recent weeks. Senator Phil Berger told the local media he’s still hopeful for future casino expansion after the 2023 effort
Colombia exploring updated gambling legislation on advertising
Gambling operators are going to find it more difficult to attract new customers Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos recently published a draft resolution in its bid to regulate advertising activities, sponsorships, promotions and other forms of commercial communication regarding competitive games. The main points of the legislation to control the conditions for authorized operators to advertise
New York online casino legislation still in the works
Several lawmakers expect to push harder for online casinos next year It hasn’t been easy for lawmakers to eventually reach the goal of legalizing online casinos in New York, but things are transforming for 2024 that could completely alter the online gaming landscape as the state prepares for big changes. New York’s online gamblers are
Australian state revamps gaming legislation following casino failures
Casino operators failed to comply with regulations for years, leading to major changes Victoria, Australia, has introduced its earlier announced gambling harms bill, which would establish a curfew at most electronic gaming machine venues in the Australian state. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne forwarded the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023