A new bill would bring online casinos to Washington D.C., while also banning sweepstakes casinos. B26-0656 was introduced by Wendell Felder on Thursday and would offer iGaming to 21+ players with a 25% tax rate. The sweepstakes portion of the bill includes authority to issue cease-and-desist letters and fine operators. WASHINGTON – Washington D.C. Councilmember … Read more
The latest iGaming bill out of Massachusetts would regulate online casino gambling in the state, while also banning online sweepstakes casinos. House Bill 4431 would also implement a 15% tax rate on adjusted gross revenue, ban credit card deposits, and require AI monitoring of risky gambling behavior. There are plenty of hurdles for this bill … Read more
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 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, 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
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
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
An amendment made to Senate Bill 266 allows a Las Vegas casino to be built closer to an elementary school. The amendment creates an exception for an interstate highway to serve as a buffer between casinos and schools or religious buildings. The amended bill passed without discussion in either legislative chamber. LAS VEGAS – A … Read more
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
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