Alabama Lottery and Casino Bills Head to Legislative Conference Committee
Legislation in Alabama seeking to establish a state-run lottery and Las Vegas-style casino gambling with slot machines, table games, and possibly sports betting is formally set for a conference committee. It’s been a long road to get here, but Alabama lawmakers might soon authorize a lottery, tribal and commercial casinos, and sports betting. A legislative…
Read MoreMaryland iGaming Dead for 2024 After Senate Folds on House Measure
The Maryland iGaming bill passed by the state House of Delegates last month has died in the General Assembly’s upper chamber. Maryland Del. Vanessa Atterbeary wanted to bring online casino gaming to the state. Her 2024 bill passed the state House but stalled in the Senate. (Image: The Baltimore Sun) House Bill 1319 was introduced…
Read MoreRichmond Legally Barred From Conducting Third Casino Referendum
The Richmond City Council and its mayor, Levar Stoney, desperately sought to become home to a commercial casino. Voters in the Virginia capital city, however, twice voted against the local government’s proposed casino project. Now, the city is legally prohibited from putting forward another ballot question about a casino. Richmond voters rejected two casino resort…
Read MoreDraftKings Leads Bank Sports Betting Survey, ESPN Bet Surprises
A recent survey on consumers’ iGaming and online sports betting habits conducted by Truist Securities indicates users have a preference for DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG). A DraftKings billboard appears at Times Square in New York City. A survey reveals the gaming company is preferred by sports bettors and internet casino users. (Image: NASDAQ) DraftKings and Flutter…
Read MoreIllinois Lawmaker Wants to Legalize Video Gaming Machines in Chicago
Legislation introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives by state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) would allow small businesses in Chicago to seek a video gaming terminal (VGT) license regardless of whether they currently offer illegal sweepstakes machines. Video gaming terminals are seen inside an Illinois bar. A state lawmaker wants to lift Chicago’s ban on…
Read MoreGeorgia Sports Betting Efforts Fail Again in Atlanta Capital
Georgia will remain free of sports betting for the foreseeable future. Legislation to legalize sports betting was on the minds of Georgia lawmakers this year, but no bill was ultimately passed. Georgia will remain one of the 12 states that don’t have permitted sports gambling. (Image: Shutterstock) The odds of sports gambling finding favor in…
Read MorePetersburg Casino Odds Presumably Improve With Potomac Yard Defeat
The odds of Petersburg getting the chance to ask residents if they support bringing a commercial casino resort to the Virginia city presumably improved on Wednesday. That’s after billionaire Ted Leonsis announced he’s keeping his professional sports teams in Washington, D.C. Billionaire Ted Leonsis announces that he’s keeping his Washington, D.C. professional sports teams in…
Read MoreMississippi Casino Project in East Biloxi in Jeopardy, Jackson Gaming Bill Rescinded
It was a busy week in the Mississippi State Capitol regarding gaming matters. One powerful lawmaker proposed allowing a commercial casino resort in Jackson, while other legislation stands to block a proposed $300 million gaming development on the Gulf Coast. A rendering of the Tullis Garden Hotel in Mississippi includes a replica of the Tullis…
Read MoreThree Quarters of Nevadans Support Implementing State Lottery, Polling Reveals
As lotteries continue to see payouts of more than $1B, Nevada residents want some of the action. A recent poll revealed an overwhelming 75% of Nevadans questioned would like to see a lottery in the state. A line for lottery tickets at The Lotto Store in Primm, Nev., pictured above. Nevadans now regularly head to…
Read MorePennsylvania Skill Games Host Business Sues Philadelphia for Ban Proposal
A convenience store in Philadelphia that has a so-called skill gaming machine has filed a lawsuit against the city. It contends the local government’s intention is to prohibit the controversial grey gaming terminals in most businesses. An unregulated Pennsylvania Skill game is seen inside a Philadelphia bodega. A host business in Philly is suing the…
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