The legislative session is coming to an end with no progress in online gambling Three weeks remain in the Illinois legislative session, and lawmakers still haven’t discussed moving forward with online casino legislation. Rep. Dan Didech, chair of the Illinois House Gaming Committee, failed to add HB2239 to the agenda after one hearing and doesn’t believe it will go further before the
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Alabama is about to strike out in attempt at gambling expansion
Lawmakers have only one more chance to consider gambling legislation this year This week, a conference committee panel of three Senators and three House members recommended that Alabama lawmakers approve a ballot referendum. In the August 20 special election, voters would decide whether to approve a state lottery, up to seven racinos, and three tribal
Lawsuit could derail Virginia casino vote in November
A legal challenge over how Petersburg, VA, chose its casino partner is creating trouble Unite Here Local 25, a hospitality union that represents some casino workers, announced on Tuesday that it plans to sue the city of Petersburg, Virginia. The action stems from the city’s selection of The Cordish Companies as the vendor and development partner for
Alabama Senate approves historical horse racing slots bill
The bill will allow HHR gambling in Greene County as other gambling bills remain in limbo The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that could change the gambling landscape of the state. Senate Bill 298, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, seeks to legalize historical horse racing (HHR) slot machines in Greene County. This legislation allows
Ireland backs off plans to allow charity gambling advertising
Lawmakers receive backlash after offering to give charities a break Lawmakers in the Dáil Éireann (Irish Lower House) debated on April 24 whether charities should still be included in Gambling Regulation Bill 2022. The Irish Times reported that the Opposition had proposed a total exemption, but the amendment was ultimately voted down. James Browne, Minister of State at
Bill arrives to ban credit cards for iGaming in Pennsylvania
Talk of the legislation has circled for months, and finally made its appearance this week Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prevent gamblers from using credit cards to fund their iGaming accounts. Senate Bill 1159 was filed on Monday and seeks to address concerns about the potential harm associated with gambling. Senator Wayne Fontana introduced the legislation aimed
Alabama gambling legalization initiatives continue to face delays
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
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
A group of Dutch lawmakers wants to ban online slots
The lawmakers assert that online slots are driving problem gambling numbers higher A slim majority of MPs in the Dutch House of Representatives has voted to ban online slots completely, as well as prohibit gambling advertising. Other proposals include compulsory financial risk checks and the requirement that players provide identification for gambling. Socialist Party MP Michiel van