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By Tomas Medon

Casino and Sports Betting Bills Approved in Virginia

March 10, 2020

For decades lawmakers have been opposed to the introduction of any form gambling expansion bill to the state of Virginia. Despite support from a considerable number of citizens and state lawmakers, previous bills that pertained to gambling expansion have not been very successful. Well, that is until now. Last Sunday, Virginia lawmakers approved a number […]

By Elaine West

Casinos, Sports Betting Coming to Illinois Racetracks

June 4, 2019

After over two decades of utter frustration, Illinois will finally be able to better compete with neighboring states that are currently benefiting from legalized and regulated gambling activities. Last Saturday, the Illinois House passed Senate Bill 690 by an 87-27 vote which easily exceeded the three-fifths supermajority that was needed in overtime for a bill […]

By Tomas Medon

President Trump Kills a Casino Bill with a Single Tweet

May 9, 2019

Just a few hours before a scheduled House veto to approve a Native American casino project that was being backed by Senator Elizabeth Warren, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet that not only killed the bill but also sent all its supporters scrambling. Now, the story behind the bill is raising quite a lot […]

By Alexander Palmer

Online Gaming in Michigan Meets Takes Another Step Backwards

May 7, 2019

Needless to say, there are a few specific things about the online gaming industry in the United States that are largely considered to be very simple. However, various setbacks abound in the legislatures of some states over issues that have proven to be both surprising and frustrating especially because industry stakeholders and experts have responded […]

By Grant Mahon

Sports Betting May Finally Be Headed to Montana

May 5, 2019

Montana is at the head of the wave of a number of states that have been mulling over the legalization of sports betting – the state has officially become the seventh state in the United States to legalize sports betting since the United States Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on the activity in May […]

By Ameana Jones

North Carolina Okays Casino Game Night Bill

April 30, 2019

For some time now, a bill allowing non-profit organizations to host fundraising events featuring casino-style games and alcohol has been going through legislative scrutiny. Fortunately, the state’s Senate approved an amended version of the Game Night bill on about a fortnight ago (on April 18) on a 32-5 vote after which the bill went back […]

By Tomas Medon

Indiana’s Sports Betting Bill Awaiting Governor’s Signature

April 26, 2019

After several weeks of heated debated both in the House and Senate in Indiana, the state’s lawmakers have finally approved a sports betting measure and now all that remains for the bill to become a law is the governor’s signature. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 37-12 and the House by a […]

By Alexander Palmer

Colorado May Be About to Jump on the Sports Betting Bandwagon

April 21, 2019

A bill recently introduced to the state Legislature seeks to have sports betting legalized and regulated in the state of Colorado, and if it gains any traction, the state may join other states with regulated sports betting as soon as May 2020. If it gains enough momentum with the state Legislature, the state’s residents are […]