Tag: Legislation
Five years after PASPA’s repeal, sports betting is still evolving
On May 14, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court repealed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). In a 7-2 decision, the court... more
UK White Paper outlines overhaul of online gambling legislation
The UK government has launched a raft of player protection reforms, primarily aimed at online gamblers, as part of its long-awaited review... more
Sports betting on the clock in statehouses
As state legislatures continue to ponder gaming expansion, “a majority of these bodies are hitting their home stretch,” declared B Global... more
Anti-smoking group buys Atlantic City billboard
Americans for Nonsmokers Rights is taking its mission to the highway – literally. The nonsmoking advocacy group recently purchased a... more
South Carolina: Horse gambling beats long odds; passes House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It seemed like quite the longshot when this year started — a bill to expand gambling in conservative South Carolina... more
Sports betting bill wins final OK from Kentucky lawmakers, heads to governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky won final legislative approval Thursday, clearing the last hurdle in... more
Sports wagering gets full OK from North Carolina House, heads to Senate
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation authorizing sports gambling in North Carolina received final approval in the House on Wednesday and now... more
IGA Tradeshow: Momentum for Texas gaming stalled, but inevitable
The momentum for creating casino gaming in Texas has stalled for now, but a tribal leader and gaming lawyers said it’s inevitable that it... more
Revived North Carolina sports wagering bill wins big House vote
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sports gambling in North Carolina soared over a major hurdle on Tuesday as the House voted for legislation to permit,... more
Legislative prospects gloomy for expansion of online betting in the U.S.: analyst
In the course of a Friday investor note on DraftKings, igaming, and online sports betting (OSB), Deutsche Bank senior analyst Carlo... more




