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Residents of over 70% of the United States will vote in 2022 gubernatorial elections

2022 Gubernatorial Races & Gambling: Where The Issue Stands In The South

The first of four looks at 2022 gubernatorial elections - and how they might affect gambling - inspects races in five southern states.

Posted on: May 10, 2022 | | Derek Helling

Expansion For Georgia Gambling Attempts End In Failure For 2022

Attempts At Gambling Expansion In Georgia Fall Flat For 2022

Several attempts at Georgia gambling expansion had life earlier in the legislative session but ultimately failed to reach their marks.

Posted on: April 6, 2022 | | Derek Helling

State Senate Doesn't Vote For Georgia Horse Racing Bill

Georgia Horse Racing Bill Corralled In State Senate

A Georgia horse racing bill won't see an actual vote of the state's populace and is effectively dead for this legislative term.

Posted on: March 22, 2022 | | Derek Helling

State Senate Sees Georgia Horse Racing Bills As A Stand-Alone Issue After Advancement

Bills In Georgia Advance To Legalize Horse Racing Without Casino, Sports Betting Provisions

Georgia horse racing bills have proceeded out of a state Senate committee without any provisions for any other forms of gambling attached.

Posted on: March 7, 2022 | | Derek Helling

Skyline In Atlanta Georgia For News Change On Gambling

Ralston Proposes Broad Constitutional Amendment For Gambling Expansion In Georgia

The leader of the majority party in the state legislature has a proposal for a Georgia gambling ballot measure that is quite unique.

Posted on: January 12, 2022 | | Derek Helling

Macon-Bibb County Georgia Might Enact Tight Restrictions On Coin-Operated Amusement Machines

Macon-Bibb County COAM restrictions might soon be among the tightest in the state, as the Commission considers a potential new ordinance

Posted on: December 13, 2021 | | Derek Helling

PlayUSA Rewind: Illinois Governor Does Away With Remote Registration

In the latest US gambling news, IL Gov. JB Pritzker declines to renew remote registration, Georgia sports betting fails to pass, and more.

Posted on: April 7, 2021 | | Nicholaus Garcia

PlayUSA Rewind: This Tennessee Sportsbook Now Has Its License Suspended

In the latest US gambling news, the Tennessee Lottery has suspended the sports betting license of Action 24/7, plus more updates.

Posted on: March 24, 2021 | | Nicholaus Garcia

These States Are Primed For Sports Betting This Legislative Season

Arizona, Connecticut, New York and Maryland are in a position to legalize sports betting in 2021. Others are attempting to do the same.

Posted on: March 23, 2021 | | Nicholaus Garcia

PlayUSA Rewind: Massachusetts Lawmakers Want Small Businesses Included In Betting Talks

The latest US gambling news includes a variety of sports betting bills in different states, plus Golden Nugget aims to win VA casino license.

Posted on: March 3, 2021 | | Nicholaus Garcia

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2022 Gubernatorial Races & Gambling: Where The Issue Stands In The South

Attempts At Gambling Expansion In Georgia Fall Flat For 2022

Georgia Horse Racing Bill Corralled In State Senate

Bills In Georgia Advance To Legalize Horse Racing Without Casino, Sports Betting Provisions

Ralston Proposes Broad Constitutional Amendment For Gambling Expansion In Georgia

Macon-Bibb County Georgia Might Enact Tight Restrictions On Coin-Operated Amusement Machines

PlayUSA Rewind: Illinois Governor Does Away With Remote Registration

PlayUSA Rewind: This Tennessee Sportsbook Now Has Its License Suspended

These States Are Primed For Sports Betting This Legislative Season

PlayUSA Rewind: Massachusetts Lawmakers Want Small Businesses Included In Betting Talks

2022 Gubernatorial Races & Gambling: Two Northeastern Elections With Implications For The Future

Voice Command Betting Could Soon Make Cars Rolling Rush Hour Sportsbooks

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Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Puts Onus On Tribes To Get Sports Betting Done

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