Tag: Legislation
Casino ethics attorney-author: Pursuing criminal cases could halt Las Vegas money laundering
A gaming lawyer and former UNLV professor who authored a book on casino ethics said it may be time for federal law enforcement and state... more
Alabama Senate leader says gambling proposal has ‘too few votes’ to pass
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama House of Representatives advanced a compromise on gambling legislation to authorize a state lottery and... more
Nevada Resort Association touts $100B impact from tourism as it lobbies state lawmakers
The Nevada Resort Association issued its bi-annual report Wednesday that showed the state’s tourism industry in 2024 generated nearly $100... more
Efforts by Georgia lawmakers to legalize sports betting fizzle again
ATLANTA (AP) — It turns out 2025 isn’t the year for legalized sports betting in Georgia. Efforts to send a state constitutional amendment... more
Advocates optimistic about growth of smokefree gaming in 2025
With a constitutional challenge in New Jersey, potential legislative action in several states, and individual decisions by operators across... more
Newly formed group of regional casino operators opposes igaming expansion
A fight is brewing that pits national casino companies against regional operators in the expansion of igaming across the U.S. The battle... more
Wall Street Bets: Churchill Downs, Las Vegas Strip room rates and revenue, Iowa legislation
Churchill Downs prospects “Inbound focus on Churchill Downs remains active the past several weeks, given the weakness (-7.5% year-to-date,... more
Florida: Gaming commission panelists testify before House of Representatives
The Florida Gaming Control Commission recently testified that existing statutory classifications and penalties for illegal gaming offenses... more
Canada’s sports betting bill in parliamentary limbo after Trudeau resignation
One question on the igaming front stands out with Monday’s news that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down: How does all... more
New Jersey weighs making underage gambling no longer a crime, but subject to a fine
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Should underage gambling no longer be a crime? New Jersey lawmakers are considering changing the law to make gambling... more
