Tag: Legislation
Alabama lottery, casino legislation heads to conference committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislation that would authorize a lottery and other types of gambling in Alabama is headed to a conference... more
Florida governor signs bill dealing with seized gambling assets into law
On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 5203 into law, which deals with property seized by the Florida Gaming Control... more
Sports betting dies in Georgia after lawmakers can’t agree on how to spend taxes
ATLANTA (AP) — An effort to authorize sports betting in Georgia has failed for another year, after lawmakers couldn’t agree on how to spend... more
Virginia: Skill game supporters urge governor to deliver on his past promises
Skill game supporters in Virginia held a rally in Richmond Tuesday, urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to remain true to campaign promises that he... more
Mississippi: Quick death for bill that sought casino site in capital city of Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi House leader said Tuesday that he won’t move forward with a bill to allow a casino in the capital city... more
Why is Oklahoma one of the last 12 states without legal sports betting?
Since the U.S. Supreme Court annulled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act and ended Nevada’s near-monopoly on sports... more
Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislation to start a state lottery — and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices — faces an uncertain... more
Maryland lawmakers assess Pimlico proposal
Lawmakers in Maryland have weighed a proposal to revitalize Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore and its surrounding area. While some proponents... more
Maryland House pushes higher taxes, online gambling in $1.3B plan for education and transportation
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A budget showdown at the Maryland General Assembly is brewing, with top House leaders outlining on Friday a $1.3... more
New Hampshire Legislature tackles gaming revenue distribution
New Hampshire lawmakers have made progress with bills that would bring about changes for casino owners and the charities their revenues... more


