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
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
New York lawmakers have filed two separate bills that would legalize iGaming. Bally’s Sports is campaigning for the legalization of iGaming in Rhode Island. An Indiana iGaming bill has failed for a third consecutive year. NEW YORK – State Senator Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow have each filed bills that would bring iGaming to … Read more
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln has come to an agreement with Unite Here Local 26, the casino workers union. This agreement appears to cover wage increases as well as shift scheduling changes. Improved healthcare was also a union demand. LINCOLN, R.I. – Bally’s Twin River Lincoln looks to have averted a strike that was brewing amongst … Read more
Online sports betting operators are unhappy and have requested to lower the state revenue tax of sports betting from 51%. New York governor has increased the projection of total tax revenue brought in from online sports betting to $615 million. NEW YORK – Since its January launch, New York has been dominant for online sports … Read more
Ohio’s sports betting bill, House Bill 194, could see a clause that will add an iLottery market to the state. The Ohio Legislature adjourns at the end of the year but no date has been set for the bill to be discussed further. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio has three months left in the session to … Read more