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Massachusetts is the latest state to take a swing at legalizing online casinos and outlawing sweepstakes gaming as a lawmaker attempts to do both in one swoop. Rep. David Muradian filed H 4431 on Aug. 18, stating that it is “in the best interests” of the state to begin regulating online casinos in order to bring players over from the illegal market, thereby better protecting consumers while ge...

Virginia lawmakers continue to review the merits of forming a gaming commission Legal gambling has expanded significantly in the commonwealth in recent years This week, a special joint subcommittee heard about the pros and cons of iGaming Legal forms of gambling in Virginia have expanded greatly in recent years. It has some lawmakers in Richmond of the impression that the state must crea...

New Jersey has moved to outlaw sweepstakes-style gambling, with Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signing legislation targeting what lawmakers and regulators describe as a loophole allowing unlicensed casinos and sportsbooks to operate without oversight. The measure, sponsored by state Sens. John Burzichelli (D-Salem, Gloucester, Cumberland) and John McKeon (D-Essex, Passaic),  prohibits the use of s...

August 8, 2025
Barring an unlikely veto, New Jersey’s ban on most sweepstakes casinos will take effect on Aug. 14. The legislation passed both chambers ...
July 27, 2025
The Senate Ag Committee has rescheduled a confirmation vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination for permanent CFTC Chairman. We’ll see if this...
July 21, 2025
Chicago City Council members are reviving plans to legalize video gambling in the city, introducing two ordinances that could bring hundr...
July 25, 2025
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) met with three gaming industry CEOs on Thursday evening in Las Vegas to discus...
July 24, 2025
Internet gambling in Ohio – not just on sports – is not a sure bet to become law. Proposed measures to permit casino gambling and lottery...
July 16, 2025
A California Senate committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would ban dual-currency sweepstakes games in the state, targeti...
July 18, 2025
Gaming industry groups asked the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to slow down, but things are on the move when it...
July 9, 2025
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation yesterday (8 July) that prohibits public colleges and universities from forming contractual partnersh...
July 9, 2025
Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will introduce legislation to the Thursday to repeal a tax provision on gambling losses t...
July 10, 2025
Maine’s iGaming liberalization odds remain long despite state lawmakers passing online casino legislation Gov. Janet Mills opposes add...
July 3, 2025
In a matter of minutes, the New Jersey legislature acted swiftly and decisively to pass legislation prohibiting sweepstakes gaming in the...
June 26, 2025
At FanDuel’s sleek new 36,000-square-foot office in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, the message behind the reception desk reads: “Stay hum...
June 13, 2025
Pennsylvania lawmakers remain divided over how to regulate and tax skill games, with competing proposals stalling progress as a key budge...
June 13, 2025
The New York Senate has passed a bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks that use dual-currency systems, intensi...
June 13, 2025
Governor Jeff Landry has said that Senate Bill 181 could interfere with enforcement actions. US.- Louisiana governor Jeff Landry has v...
June 13, 2025
LD 1164 now heads to the Senate. US.- Maine House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow the state’s four federally r...
June 5, 2025
Previously Tabled Proposal Gets New Life In Special Legislative Session Online gaming may be back on the agenda for legislators in Maine...
June 5, 2025
Governor Lamont’s signature expected Connecticut is poised to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos, following unanimous approval of Senate ...
June 5, 2025
Earlier this week, a new budget in Illinois was approved which will change how mobile sports betting will look in the state. In the new b...
June 6, 2025
A bill to change Connecticut’s rules regarding online gambling payments and advertisements gained approval in the House. House Bill 5269...
May 28, 2025
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville officially launched his campaign for Governor of Alabama Tuesday in Auburn, jumping straight into the issues a...
May 27, 2025
The Rise of Online Casinos: How Different States Are Handling Legalization Published 9:24 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Online gambling cont...
May 28, 2025
The Connecticut Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would ban online sweepstakes casinos, in a move to tighten oversight of digital...
May 28, 2025
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bill: SB 49 by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield)...
May 29, 2025
State Representative Joe Sosnowski rolls the dice on a bill meant to strengthen the Illinois gaming industry and sustain its long-term su...
May 29, 2025
In a bid to raise revenue for the District of Columbia, Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to legalize poker and blackjack across D.C. Bowser unv...
May 30, 2025
Louisiana could soon ban online sweepstakes casinos as Senate Bill 181 (SB 181) has cleared key steps in the House and now awaits a final...