Tag: Legislation
New York: Online casinos back on the agenda
New York lawmakers have reopened the debate over legal online casino gambling, with a new bill that would allow residents to play online... more
South Dakota: Deadwood wants to keep more from its casinos
Deadwood, the seat of Lawrence County, is the only South Dakota city where Las Vegas-style gambling is specifically legal under state law.... more
Virginia: Suburban D.C. casino bill back on the table for 2026 session
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) is once again rolling the dice on legislation to allow a casino in Fairfax County. A bill that... more
‘Phantom income’ from new gaming tax tackled through bipartisan bill
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) hopes a full house is the winning hand in the effort to kill a piece of gambling legislation that has been... more
Bally’s, Hawthorne on Illinois legislative agenda as lawmakers eye $2.2B shortfall
State lawmakers return to the Illinois House on Tuesday to gavel in the 2026 legislative session and prepare for months of wrangling over... more
Oklahoma lawmakers to renew sports betting conversation in next session
Oklahoma lawmakers are gearing up to renew the debate over legalizing sports betting when the next legislative session begins, as advocates... more
Mississippi renews push for mobile sports betting in bid to plug pension shortfall
The Mississippi House will attempt to legalize mobile sports betting for its third consecutive year, with new provisions introduced in the... more
Iowa: Proposed bill would expand regulators’ authority to control illegal betting platforms
Iowa lawmakers are drafting legislation that would give state regulators the necessary authority to act against unlicensed sports betting... more
Proposal for South Carolina casino gambling in advancing in the State House
A proposal to allow casino gambling in South Carolina is advancing in the State House. The bill includes an amendment outlining how casino... more
Washington lawmakers consider loosening tribal sports betting restrictions
Washington legislators Friday discussed removing certain online sportsbook limitations at tribal casinos as well as bans on in-state... more
