Tag: Legislation
Virginia considers a major expansion of gambling by legalizing ‘skill games’
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dueling legislative proposals in Virginia backed by different gambling companies would open the door for an expansion... more
Mississippi lawmakers advance bill to legalize online sports betting
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A bill advancing in Mississippi’s Legislature would legalize online sports betting in the state, where analysts say... more
Georgia: Senators push for legalized sports gambling without a constitutional amendment
Another sports gambling bill is advancing in Georgia, with supporters saying they believe they can legally set up betting under the purview... more
Texas: Dallas City Councilman supports gambling expansion
Dallas City Councilman Chad West told 12NewsNow’s Inside Texas Politics that the city should take proactive steps to accommodate... more
Atlantic City: Bill to ban smoking in casinos moves forward on 4th try in New Jersey Legislature
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos moved forward Monday after three years of going... more
Virginia casino proposal raises concerns with county officials
Jeff McKay, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has expressed concerns about proposed legislation to build a casino... more
Driven by gambling legislation, lobbyists spent $24.7 million in Kentucky last year
Dollars from gambling interests spurred a record-breaking $24.7 million spent in 2023 to lobby for legislation in Kentucky. According to... more
New York: Sports Betting Alliance launches campaign to legalize igaming
Lobbying group Sports Betting Alliance has launched a political campaign to promote the legalization of iagming in New York, highlighting... more
Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act introduced in Congress, with NCPG endorsement
The National Council on Problem Gambling Thursday announced its support for the Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment... more
New Jersey: Lawmakers propose bills to establish racetrack slots and restrict advertising
As reported by iGaming Business, the New Jersey Senate is considering two bills, one concerning gambling advertising and another proposing... more
