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West Virginia’s Mandatory Data Sharing Bill Reaches Second Reading
A West Virginia bill that would compel gambling operators to share data with West Virginia University (WVU) researchers passed its first reading in the house on Monday after advancing from the Judiciary Committee last week. The legislation’s second reading will happen on Tuesday, with the third following Wednesday. Rep. Shawn Fluharty, the bill’s co-sponsor (alongside […]
Ohioans Soon to See Testimony About ‘The Future of Gaming in Ohio’ on Dedicated Site
Soon, Ohioans can vet testimony given to the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio for themselves. On Feb. 20, commission co-chairman Jay Edwards announced the construction of the testimony site during a meeting dedicated to discussing possible online casino legalization. A spokeswoman for the state gaming regulator told Bonus that state Rep. […]
Alabama Gambling Bills Pass House, Head to Senate In Historic First
In a historic first, Alabama’s House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing lottery, casino gambling, and retail and online sports betting in the state. Now, the two bills, which passed the House with a significant majority, head to Alabama’s upper chamber with the Governor’s support. If the Senate favors the bill package, a ballot initiative will […]
Department of the Interior Announces Finalization of New Compact Approval Rules
After over a year of deliberation, the US Department of the Interior (DOI) is moving ahead with a modified version of the new compacting rules proposed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The final rules will open up some new possibilities for tribal gaming. However, they also include significant changes from the draft version that […]
Maryland Online Casino Study Finding of Cannibalization ‘Debunked’ by iDEA Growth Research
A Maryland online casino study that found the state will lose 10% of its tax revenue from retail casinos if it legalizes iGaming is wrong, gaming attorney Jeff Ifrah told Bonus. On Feb. 15, the organization he founded, iDEA Growth, released research showing the “positive impact of iGaming on land-based casino revenue” in the US. […]
Wyoming’s Davis Hopes for Summer Meetings About Legalizing Online Casino Gambling
A different Wyoming online casino bill will return, state Rep. Bob Davis told Bonus on Feb. 15. Earlier that day, HB120 didn’t make it onto the floor because of a 25-36 vote resulting in a “failed introduction.” However, Davis says he will attempt to include the subject in standing committee discussions this summer. Davis, R-Baggs, […]
Wyoming Online Casino Bill Dead Due to ‘Failed Introduction’
The Wyoming online casino bill state Rep. Bob Davis sponsored is dead because it “failed introduction” on Feb. 15. Twenty-five House members voted in favor of bringing HB120 to the floor, and 36 were among the “nays.” Davis, R-Baggs, talked to Bonus about his Interactive Gaming bill on Feb. 7, when the Wyoming House of […]
Pretlow Introduces Companion New York Online Casino Bill, Addabbo Remains Hopeful
The companion New York online casino bill is working its way through the Assembly. Now that state Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow introduced AB9198 on Feb. 14, both chambers of the New York State Legislature are considering legalizing iGaming. Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, who has called himself “the father of sports betting,” is the Assembly’s Standing Committee […]
West Virginia Responsible Gaming and Research Act Would Require Gambling Operators to Share Data With Researchers
West Virginia is considering legislation that would compel gambling operators to share data with academics for responsible gaming research purposes. It’s a move that harm reduction advocates have been calling for, and the Mountain State now has a chance to lead the way. HB5668 appeared in the House on Feb. 13, aiming to create the West Virginia Responsible […]
Maryland Online Casino Bill Now Has House Companion Measure
Legalizing online casino and poker gambling in Maryland inched closer to fruition on Feb. 9 as Del. Vanessa E. Atterbeary filed a House equivalent to the Senate’s online casino bill. Sen. Ron L. Watson’s legislation is already working its way through that body. Atterbeary, D-Howard County, saw fast movement on the proposed legislation she filed on Feb. […]
