Illinois Legislator Takes Aim at Dave & Buster’s Wagering

Dave & Buster's

Representative Dan Didech filed Illinois House Bill 5832, known as the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act. This measure would prohibit businesses from allowing customers to bet or risk real money on unregulated games of skill. Only filed, the bill must pass through the House, Senate and see approval from Governor J. B. Pritzker. CHICAGO – … Read more

Alabama Retracts On Casinos, Sportsbooks; Still On Lottery

Alabama State House

Alabama House endorses gambling while a Senate standoff threatens progress. The opposition is challenging revenue distribution and social repercussions. The fate of the Alabama gambling bill is uncertain amid internal and external pressures. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In a pivotal moment on Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation endorsing casino gambling, sports wagering, and … Read more

Roblox Sued for Offering Illegal Gambling to Children

Roblox

Roblox, a popular online game with a large child player base, was sued for profiting off illegal and predatory gambling through third-party websites. The lawsuit claims children are using Roblox’s virtual currency at third-party websites to gamble on blackjack and other casino type games. Roblox allows and profits off these players, often minors, who use … Read more

Alabama Illegal Gambling Den Busted After Overdose Victim

Gambling Machines

Six people were arrested at an illegal gambling establishment in Alabama on Saturday. Police responded to an alleged overdose where they discovered 35 slot machines. The overdose victim survived and the illegal gambling den got shut down. JASPER, Ala. – The Walker County Sherriff’s Department discovered an illegal Alabama gambling den in response to a drug … Read more

Mass. Lawmakers Agree on Dec. 2025 Horse Racing Extension

Massachusetts Horse Racing

Massachusetts amendment H 4034 extends the authorization of horse racing and simulcasting until December 15, 2025. Governor Maura Healy must sign the agreement into law on Tuesday in order to avoid any race cancellations. BOSTON – Massachusetts lawmakers reached a compromise and shipped Governor Maura Healey a horse racing extension bill. The bill extends horse … Read more

Governor McKee Signs Bill, Legalizing Rhode Island iGaming

Rhode Island Casino

Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed an iGaming bill on Thursday that will legalize online slots and table games. The online gambling industry will launch in April of 2024. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island became the seventh US state to legalize iGaming following Governor Daniel McKee’s approval of Senate Bill 0948 on Thursday. iGaming will … Read more

Rushed RI iGaming Bill Heads To Gov Without Unanimity

Rhode Island House of Representatives

The RI House concurred with the RI Senate to support the launch of a regulated iGaming industry. Assuming Governor Daniel McKee signs the measure, Rhode Island would become the seventh state to open an online casino gambling market. Many House reps expressed their disapproval of the idea, but their words fell short. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – … Read more

Rhode Island Senate Passes iGaming Bill, Heads to House

Rhode Island Senate

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio’s iGaming bill passed by a 30-4 vote in the Senate on Thursday. Amendments to Senate Bill 0948 include an increased tax rate, gambling age, and replacement of digital casino games with live dealers. Senate Bill 0948 now heads to the House, where similar iGaming legislation is making its way through House … Read more

Georgia Governor Candidate Abrams Supports Legal Gambling

Stacy Abrams

Stacey Abrams showed support for legal gambling in Georgia while campaigning for being elected governor. Abrams explained how the tax from sports betting would be used to increase the amount of college scholarship money for average grade students through the HOPE programs. ATLANTA – The Georgia legislature has pushed back on legal gambling since 2018 … Read more