Category: Legislation
Cali Cardrooms Spent $3M Attacking Lawmakers Who Supported Gambling Bill — AFTER it Passed!
In an extraordinary display of political vengeance, California cardrooms spent more than $3 million this year punishing lawmakers who supported a bill allowing their competitors, the state’s tribal casinos, to sue them for offering illegal card games. Senate Bill 549, also known as the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act, was signed into law by…
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South Carolina Sports Betting Bill Sets Minimum Age at 18
South Carolina’s 2025 legislative session starts next month, but one lawmaker there has already proposed a sports betting bill, marking at least the fourth attempt to bring that form of wagering to the state. Former South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler in a 2023 game. South Carolina Representative Chris Murphy is again pushing sports betting legislation…
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Mississippi Lawmakers Field Proposal for Casino Resort in Jackson
Mississippi is home to one of the largest and richest casino markets in the United States. When lawmakers gather next month in the state Capitol in Jackson, a discussion about further expanding the gaming industry is expected. When Mississippi lawmakers convene in January for their 2025 legislative session, a push to allow a casino in…
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Michigan iGaming and Sports Wagering Taxes Could Be Going Up
Legislation recently introduced to the Michigan Senate seeks to raise taxes on commercial revenue generated from online casino gambling and both retail and mobile sports betting. Michigan Sen. Sam Singh wants the state to receive a larger cut from commercial iGaming, in-person sports betting, and online sports betting. The state’s three commercial operators say such…
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Alabama Republican Lawmaker Says Votes Lacking for Gaming Package
An Alabama Republican in the state Senate is warning those who want to legalize more forms of gambling that the odds aren’t good a bill will find adequate support when the new legislature convenes in February. Alabama Republican Sen. Sam Givhan doesn’t think the odds are good that a gambling bill will gain traction next…
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DraftKings CEO Says More iGaming Legislation Could Emerge in 2025
Next year could be more active in terms of state-level legislation aimed at online sports betting and iGaming following a series of disappointments in 2024, according to DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) CEO Jason Robins. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is optimistic about the possibilities for 2025 iGaming legislation. (Image: Getty Images) Speaking on Craig-Hallum’s 4th Annual Online…
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Vetoes Bill to Accelerate Downstate Casino Process
Last week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) vetoed legislation that would have expedited determining which three casino resort bids for the downstate region would win the coveted gaming concessions. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed legislation that would have sped up the state’s review of casino bids for the downstate region. Hochul continues…
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Texas Casino Legislation Faces Uphill Battle in Upcoming Session
Texas legislators are unlikely to approve locating commercial casinos in the state, officials said. But there’s a remote chance legislation could generate enough enthusiasm to pass in 2025, experts add. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), pictured above. So far, Texas legislators aren’t approving casino legislation. (Image: Governing Magazine) In a recent interview with Dallas…
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Northern Virginia Casino Bill Expected in January, Referendum Faces Long Odds
Legislation to allow residents in Northern Virginia to weigh a commercial casino is expected to be filed when the state’s General Assembly convenes in January. An aerial view of Tysons, Va. The legislative push to allow voters in Fairfax County to consider a casino development in the Northern Virginia area is expected when state lawmakers…
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Northern Virginia Unions Tout Economic Benefits of Bringing Casino to Tysons
Several powerful labor unions and trade groups rallied Tuesday morning in Northern Virginia to bring a casino to Fairfax County by way of Tysons. Some members of unions and trade groups in Northern Virginia hope to vote on a Tysons casino in the forthcoming election. However, there is plenty of opposition to allowing a Las…
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