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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 […]
Fliff Faces California Class Action, Bringing Sweepstakes Social Model Under Scrutiny
Free-to-play sports prediction site Fliff is the target of a class action suit in California, alleging that it constitutes an illegal sportsbook. Fliff employs the same model as sweepstakes social casinos like Chumba and Pulsz but allows users to stake virtual cash on the outcome of real-world sporting events rather than on slots and other casino games. […]
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. […]
Nintendo Sued Over ‘Immoral’ Spotlight Pipes and Deceptive Practices in Mario Kart Tour
Nintendo of America is being sued over “immoral” in-game purchases formerly included in its popular mobile game, Mario Kart Tour (MKT). California father Bruce Alls filed the proposed class action on behalf of his son, who is not named in the complaint because he is a minor. It alleges Nintendo engaged in “unlawful, deceptive, and […]
‘This is a Red State’ – Blind Partisanship Extinguishes Hopes for Texas Sports Betting
The Texas sports betting legislation that passed in the House of Representatives last week won’t get heard in the Senate, says Lieutenant-Governor Dan Patrick. It’s the latest gambling expansion effort to fall victim to partisan politics. Patrick said the two-part legislative package – consisting of a bill and a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment – won’t […]
Texas Sports Betting Heads to Senate, Then Perhaps to Voters
A Texas sports betting bill that calls for a Nov. 7 ballot measure to amend the Texas Constitution received House approval on May 11. HJR102 moves to the Senate next. However, if that chamber also approves the bill, it bypasses the governor due to the need for a vote in the state with 31 million residents. […]
Bill Aims to Include Texas Tribes Under Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
Texas tribes may soon benefit from inclusion under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). US Rep. Morgan Luttrell introduced a bill to ensure all federally recognized tribes eligible for gaming activities are regulated under the IGRA. Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced HR2873, or the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act (TGRCA), in the House in late April. He […]
Small Town, Big Casino: Is It a Winning Gamble?
Casinos, especially full-featured resort casinos, present an economic opportunity. However, they can be a mixed blessing and can seem especially scary in smaller communities that already have more than their fair share of problems. The most common worries are crime and the direct impact of gambling on residents. Easier to overlook are the secondary economic […]
California Court Dismisses Class Action Suit by Skillz Investors
A federal court in Northern California has dismissed a class action lawsuit by investors against Skillz, a mobile “skill gaming” company. The plaintiffs had accused the company of violating the Securities Exchange Act by misrepresenting or omitting facts to paint an exaggerated picture of its performance. Chief US District Judge Richard Seeborg ruled that they had failed to plead their […]
Doug Polk And Texans For Texas Hold’em Go All-In In Defense Of Texas Poker Rooms
Professional poker player Doug Polk has taken on a new role as the face of Texans for Texas Hold ’em (TFTH), a lobby group intent on protecting poker rooms in the Lone Star State. The group has come out in support of House Bill 2345. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Guillen, seeks to legalize […]
