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New Hampshire Casinos Inch Closer to Offering Real Slots as VLT Bill Passes in State Senate
Casino-style slot machines are one step closer to replacing Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines in New Hampshire.
South Carolina Casino Bill Puts Catawba Nation in Unusual Position
A South Carolina bill to exempt impoverished counties from state casino ban creates an uncommon situation for the Catawba Nation.
Maryland Crossover Deadline Passes With No Movement on Online Casinos
With Maryland’s legislative crossover deadline in the rearview, 2025 attempts to legalize Maryland online casinos are likely over.
Maryland Continues Sweeps Casino Cease-and-Desist Campaign With Ban Close to Passing
Maryland is seeking to make sweepstakes casinos illegal, even as it’s sending cease and desist letters to companies creating online games.
South Carolina Retail Casino Proposal Has Broad, Bipartisan Backing in the House
South Carolina may get three retail casinos if the I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act passes. It has bipartisan support in the House.
Addabbo’s New York Sweeps Ban Progresses to Senate Calendar After 6-0 Committee Vote
A favorable committee vote has advanced Sen. Joseph Abbaddo’s bill banning New York sweepstakes casinos to the Senate.
Poarch Band Still Pushing for Alabama Casino Table Games and Sports Betting, Despite Lack of Legislation in 2025
Alabama legislators haven’t introduced any gambling bills this year, but discussions are still being led by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Illinois Internet Gaming Act Under Gaming Committee Consideration
The Illinois House Gaming Committee will discuss online casino legislation during its March 19 hearing, potentially shedding light on whether iGaming has a path to legalization now or in the future. While previous efforts to legalize online casinos in Illinois have stalled, the hearing could indicate whether shifting circumstances, such as budget gaps, have improved […]
Rhode Island Lawmakers Want to End Sports Betting Monopoly Model, Allow at Least Five Operators
A group of Rhode Island state Senators have introduced a bill to end the state’s monopoly sports betting model and move toward a multi-license system with at least five mobile sportsbooks. The present proposal doesn’t address Rhode Island online casino gaming, which is also a monopoly held by Bally Casino. However, the state’s iGaming model built off […]
Rep. Tonko Reintroduces SAFE Bet Act, Now With Added Prohibitions on VIP Programs and Reload Bonuses
For a third straight year, New York Representative Paul Tonko is seeking federal oversight of online gambling, particularly sportsbooks. On March 11, Tonko and Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal announced plans to introduce the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act. The legislation, which bears the same name as Tonko’s last-year effort, carries […]
