Tag: Legislation
Casino gambling in Texas less likely after tough legislative session for proponents
After making strides in 2023, Las Vegas Sands hoped its big bet on casino gambling would pay off this legislative session, with lawmakers... more
Texas legislature passes bill to reform scandal-plagued state lottery
A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott. The Senate Friday... more
What will it take for New Jersey racetracks to get the go-ahead to add casinos?
A New Jersey bill that is designed to allow the construction of casinos at the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park was introduced this... more
As gambling industry evolves, New York state lawmakers try to catch up
Online sports betting has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry in New York since it was legalized in 2022. State lawmakers are... more
Ohio governor warns igaming proposal could put casino in every phone, increasing addiction
Gov. Mike DeWine is raising concerns that legalizing online poker, casino games and other forms of betting as currently being considered in... more
Texas: Proposed casino gaming ban ‘tabled indefinitely’ by Irving City Council
The Irving City Council indefinitely tabled two resolutions during its Thursday meeting directed at resort company Las Vegas Sands and its... more
New York State Senator Ramos disappointed by vote but ‘stands on principle’ in opposing Metropolitan Park casino parkland bill
State Sen. Jessica Ramos expressed her disappointment following the State Senate’s approval of parkland alienation legislation for the $8... more
Proposed Illinois bill allows under-performing casinos to relocate
State Representative Joe Sosnowski rolls the dice on a bill meant to strengthen the Illinois gaming industry and sustain its long-term... more
Senator, advocates hope to boost horse racing industry, racinos in Illinois
In the backstretch of the legislative session, horse racing advocates are pushing to revitalize the industry in Illinois and its... more
New Hampshire: Senate lawmakers vote to lift betting limits to attract high-rollers to state’s casinos
Vehicles with Massachusetts license plates line the parking lots of New Hampshire’s largest casinos along the state border, a clear sign... more
