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Nevada Lottery Legislation Passes the State Senate but Still Has a Long Road Ahead
Nevada has made significant progress toward establishing a state lottery, as lawmakers in both halves of the legislature have now approved the joint resolution. The legislation, which seeks to remove the prohibition on state lotteries in the constitution, cleared the Senate with a 12-8 vote. However, the state’s constitution means a long road is still […]
Legal Esports, Sports Betting Can Launch in 2024 in North Carolina, Now That Gov. Cooper Signed HB347
Between Jan. 8 and June 2024, North Carolinians are scheduled to have a legal, live esports and sports betting marketplace. That’s because Gov. Roy Cooper signed HB347 into law on June 14. The legislation outlines a launch date for the esports and sports betting marketplace. It says esports and sports betting can launch on Jan. […]
Rhode Island Online Casino Bill Moves From Senate to House After 1-Month Hold
The Rhode Island General Assembly dusted off SB948, moving the online casino bill from the Senate to the House on June 9. The measure had been put on hold on May 10 to address constitutionality concerns. On Tuesday, a Senate committee recommended the body pass a “substitute” SB948. Then yesterday, Senators approved the changed bill […]
Rhode Island Revises Online Casino Revenue Expectations Downward to $69M in First Year
A study commissioned by the Rhode Island Department of Revenue (RIDOR) projects that Bally’s proposed single-operator online casino market would generate $69.3 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the first year. It expects that to grow to $111.3 million by the fifth year. The state’s cumulative share over those five years would be $162.6 million, based on a 51% […]
New Jersey Bill Mandates Gambling Education at Colleges Partnering With Sportsbooks
A bill in New Jersey would require public universities engaged in sports wagering partnerships to establish a gambling education program. A5498 seeks to promote responsible gambling behavior and prevent student gambling addiction. If the bill sponsored by state Assemblywoman Mila M. Jasey, D-Maplewood, becomes law, it will take effect immediately. Under the provisions of A5498, […]
NAADGS Study: US Spending on Problem Gambling Services Just 38 Cents Per Capita
In fiscal year 2022, nationwide U.S. spending on services to treat gambling addiction was just 38 cents per capita at the state level. There is no funding at all for such programs at the federal level. Moreover, some states struggle to spend what little money they have allocated to the problem. That average includes D.C. […]
Bonus Q&A: Adam Koenig of Kentucky on Problem Gambling as Sports Betting Launch Nears
Adam Koenig is a familiar name in the Bluegrass State, considering he spent 16 years in the Kentucky House of Representatives. However, he should probably also be known for the $225 million problem gambling fund he tried to set up in 2022. Bonus believes it might be the most ambitious attempt a state legislator’s proposed […]
Illinois Passes Bill Allowing Casinos to Hire People with Felony Convictions
The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill allowing casinos to hire people with felony convictions. If it becomes law, Senate Bill 1462, introduced by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago), will significantly expand Illinois’ hospitality labor pool as new casinos prepare to open. After passing the Senate in March with a 44-12 vote, the bill […]
North Carolina a House OK, Governor’s Signature Away from Legal Sports Betting, Esports
North Carolina is two steps away from becoming the next legal sports betting and esports state. On June 1, Senators approved HB347. While that would be the finish line for most state legislatures, North Carolina’s rules ask the House to look over the Senate’s work. Gov. Roy Cooper will receive the bill after the House […]
New Jersey Bill Could Make Compulsive Gambling Treatment Mandatory for Underage Gamblers
Underage gamblers caught in New Jersey casinos could face mandatory compulsive gambling treatment if new legislation passes. The bill would give courts the power to require treatment for underage offenders. Under current New Jersey law, those under 21 who enter or gamble at a casino are guilty of a disorderly persons offense and can be […]
