Tag: Elections
California: Gambling companies spent big to defeat three California lawmakers
California’s card rooms lost a costly legislative fight this year as they sought to kill a bill that would allow their competitors,... more
New Jersey: Where candidates for governor stand on casino smoking ban
Governor Phil Murphy has publicly stated that he’d sign a bill that would ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos, should one ever cross... more
Missouri sports betting wins narrow approval after high-dollar campaign
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Fans in Missouri will be able to bet on sports next year as a result of a ballot measure that barely passed... more
As New Hampshire’s casino industry grows, lawmaker wants more campaign finance transparency
Bill Ohm, a state representative from Nashua, hopes to increase transparency in the State House by compelling his fellow lawmakers to... more
Trump administration will benefit gaming, Rush Street Interactive CEO says
A predicted “hands off” approach to federal gaming regulations from the incoming Trump Administration will benefit the industry... more
Australian gambling advertising reforms shelved as election looms
Australia’s government has shelved proposed gambling advertising reforms, sparking widespread reactions from media entities, social... more
Missouri: Nearly 10,000 votes added to certified vote total, affecting sports gambling vote
Missouri’s Amendment 2 sports gambling vote just got more interesting. The Christian County clerk added an additional 9,800 votes to the... more
UK Gambling Commission considering charges in election-betting scandal
Up to five people – possibly including a politician – could face prosecution in the betting scandal over the date of the... more
Federal hearing held over Arkansas amendment that revoked casino license
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday about whether Arkansas’ Issue 2 should be put on hold. Cherokee Nation Entertainment filed a... more
Missouri’s sports betting vote is allowed a recount. An expert doubts it will ever happen
With 100% of Missouri’s precincts reporting, it appears sports betting was narrowly legalized in Missouri. Amendment 2 allows the... more