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Sen. Sam Givhan Expects Alabama Gambling Bills to Face an Uphill Struggle in 2025
One Alabama Senator has promised to put gambling back on the table in the 2025 legislative session, but another says it won’t get any further.
Razor-Thin Margin Prevails In Favor Of Sports Betting In Missouri
The state of Missouri has certified the vote on a new constitutional amendment that legalizes sports wagering
Wyoming’s Online Casino Legalization Effort to Resume in Extended 2025 Legislative Session
Wyoming failed to pass online casino in 2024, but Rep. Robert Davis plans to refile for 2025 after a favorable Spectrum Gaming report.
Lipscomb, Alabama Finds Its Assets Frozen Amid Crackdown on Electronic Bingo
The Alabama town of Lipscomb has had its government effectively shut down following a raid by state officials on the electronic bingo hall that was the town’s primary source of revenue. The status quo in Alabama is that almost all forms of gambling are illegal, but a lack of adequate enforcement has led to the […]
Gov. Hochul’s Veto Preserves the Sluggish Status Quo for New York Downstate Casino Licensing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that could have established deadlines for decisions on up to three downstate casino licenses
Cedar Rapids Casino Licensing Could Be Undercut By Iowa Moratorium Bill
The speed at which the Iowa legislature moves on a casino moratorium bill will influence the fate of plans for a Cedar Rapids gaming facility
Alabama Gambling Discussions Could Be Back On The Table in 2025
Regulating gambling in Alabama will likely be back on the legislative agenda in 2025 in some form. This year’s effort to let Alabama voters decide whether they want legal gambling passed in the House but came up a single vote shy of passing in the Senate. Had the bill passed, it would have led to […]
Missouri Ballot Update Could Prompt Recount Request On Sports Betting Referendum
Sports betting in Missouri appeared to be a done deal, but now the result of that referendum is suddenly in question. Initial vote counts out of Missouri showed Amendment 2, which legalizes sports betting in the state, passing by a narrow margin. However, outstanding absentee and provisional ballots could be enough to swing things the […]
Tysons Casino Bill Dies in Committee, But Sponsor Aims to Restart Debate
The effort to build Virginia’s fifth and final retail casino in Tysons is dead for now. A bill before the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations that would have allowed Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors to put the question to voters on an upcoming ballot failed to emerge from committee. Still, despite the latest speedbump, […]
Missouri Sen. Hoskins Elected Secretary of State: Implications for VLTs and Future Online Casino Efforts
The Missouri Senate is going to see some new faces in 2025, while some familiar faces will be showing up in new places. Current Sen. Denny Hoskins is among those exiting the chamber for a different governmental role, and his departure may indirectly improve the chances that Missouri could see online casino legislation in future […]