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Hawaii Gambling Bill—Senator Proposes Single-Operator Online Poker & Sports Betting for Wildfire Relief
Hawaii could legalize online gambling in a limited way in 2024 despite not being high on anyone’s list of states likely to do so. Sen. Ronald D. Kouchi has introduced a bill to create a single-operator market for online poker and sports betting. As it stands, Hawaii has no legal gambling whatsoever. It is almost unique in that regard, with Utah […]
Maryland Considers Expanding Legal Gambling Via Adding Internet Gaming
This time next year, Marylanders may be awaiting the launch of legal apps to play online casino and poker games. Because on Jan. 26, SB603 entered pending legislation in the Senate. The bill about expanding legal gambling must first be approved by both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly and then OKed by voters in November […]
‘Referendum’ Portion of Maryland Online Casino Bill Is Published on Jan. 25
The proposed legislation that may bring an iGaming legalization ballot measure to voters in November became public record on Jan. 25. That’s when SB565 appeared on the Maryland General Assembly‘s list of pending Senate legislation. A complementary Maryland online casino bill is expected to arrive next. In November, Maryland voters may see this question from […]
Iowa May Be Out of 2024 Running to Legalize Online Casino Gambling
Iowa may not legalize online casino gambling this year, state Rep. Bobby Kaufmann told Bonus on Jan. 24. However, HSB227 remains active. Kaufmann, R-Wilton, informed Bonus: I am a supporter but I do not think the votes are there this year. The industry is continuing to educate people. On March 8, 2023, Kaufmann introduced HSB227. On […]
New York Bill About ‘Predatory Sportsbook Bonuses’ Introduced in Assembly, Despite Having Been Addressed
New York lawmakers are again asking gaming regulators to address “predatory sportsbook bonuses,” despite regulators adopting new rules addressing that issue last year. Meanwhile, on Jan. 18, an Assemblyman introduced AB8843, and on Jan. 3, a Senator reintroduced SB5395. That means the 2024 New York online casino bill sits in the same Senate committee as the […]
California Sports Betting Effort Scrapped, Surprising Exactly No One
Proponents behind an effort to legalize California sports betting have pulled a pair of initiatives after facing strong opposition from tribal gaming interests. As a result, Californians won’t be voting on sports betting in 2024. In addition to pushback from most of the 110 federally recognized tribes in California, leading sports betting operators came out […]
Alabama Legislature to Consider Gambling Bill in February, Hoping to Tame ‘Wild West’ Situation
Alabama legislators will soon be considering a comprehensive gambling expansion package. Rep. Andy Whitt will be among the sponsors of a bill he expects to be filed in the Alabama House of Representatives within the first two weeks of the legislative session. The session starts on Feb. 6, so the 2024 Alabama gambling bill should […]
Maryland Online Casino Bill Gets Pushback from Lawmakers, a Chamber of Commerce
A Maryland online casino bill received pushback from the House Ways and Means Committee and a county chamber of commerce even before it was published. Bill sponsor Ron L. Watson responded to Bonus about the criticisms, including those in research commissioned by the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce. Watson, D-Prince George’s County, will propose […]
Ohio Committee To Discuss The Future of Gambling in the State, Including iGaming
Ohio lawmakers are preparing to begin a series of discussions on the state’s current gambling market and what forms of new gambling expansion are possible, including online casinos and an online lottery. The Ohio Sports Gaming Study Committee will meet four times over the next two months to discuss and give recommendations regarding topics like […]
Union Opposes New York Online Casino Bill — Addabbo Believes Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
A key retail casino workers union is “firmly opposed” to the 2024 New York online casino bill, a leader told Bonus on Jan. 18. In response, the proposed legislation’s sponsor said to Bonus that he believes any issues with the bill can be resolved “by working together.” On Jan. 11, state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo […]
