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House Sends Missouri Sports Betting Back To Senate Purgatory

The Missouri House passed Missouri sports betting legislation again Wednesday. But that doesn't really put it any closer to final passage.

Posted on: March 22, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

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Kentucky Senate Majority Leader Calls Sports Betting ‘Biggest Thing Left On Our Plate’

Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer tells PlayUSA that sports betting is the main issue the Kentucky legislature has left this session.

Posted on: March 20, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

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CT Bill Would Make It Illegal For Colleges To Market Sportsbooks To Students

If HB 5232 comes up for a vote, it will block public universities in Connecticut from soliciting students to bet on sports.

Posted on: March 20, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Several Texas Poker Rooms Face Civil Lawsuits

Mark Lavery, a Chicago-based attorney, is suing a few live poker rooms in Texas. He contends the facilities are illegal and a public nuisance.

Posted on: March 20, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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Texas Lawmaker ‘Very Confident’ About Texas Sports Betting Passage In House

When Rep. Jeff Leach decided to take over sponsorship of Texas sports betting legislation, he took on a Texas-sized challenge. But he seems up to the task.

Posted on: March 17, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

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Governor Beshear Signs Bill Banning “Gray Machines” In Kentucky

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed HB 594 into law, officially banning unregulated "skill" games, making them illegal in Kentucky gambling.

Posted on: March 17, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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Georgia Senate Finds New Vehicle To Revive Georgia Sports Betting

Georgia sports betting hijacked a soapbox car Thursday and pushed out the driver.

Posted on: March 17, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

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Late Introduction Of Iowa Online Casino Bill Is Merely To Raise Awareness

An Iowa lawmaker refiled his Iowa online casino bill last week. But Iowans hoping to bet from the farm won't have access to online slots and blackjack anytime soon.

Posted on: March 15, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

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Kentucky Sports Betting Passes Senate Committee But Still A Few Votes Short

Kentucky sports betting legislation easily advanced Wednesday through the Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee to reach the Senate floor. But the bill sponsor tells PlayUSA it's a few votes short and not likely to see floor action this week before a veto recess.

Posted on: March 15, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

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NY Assemblyman: New York Sports Betting Tax Rate ‘Not Going To Change Ever’

New York online sports betting operators better get used to paying a 51% tax rate.

Posted on: March 15, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

Legislation and Regulation

House Sends Missouri Sports Betting Back To Senate Purgatory

Kentucky Senate Majority Leader Calls Sports Betting ‘Biggest Thing Left On Our Plate’

CT Bill Would Make It Illegal For Colleges To Market Sportsbooks To Students

Several Texas Poker Rooms Face Civil Lawsuits

Texas Lawmaker ‘Very Confident’ About Texas Sports Betting Passage In House

Governor Beshear Signs Bill Banning “Gray Machines” In Kentucky

Georgia Senate Finds New Vehicle To Revive Georgia Sports Betting

Late Introduction Of Iowa Online Casino Bill Is Merely To Raise Awareness

Kentucky Sports Betting Passes Senate Committee But Still A Few Votes Short

NY Assemblyman: New York Sports Betting Tax Rate ‘Not Going To Change Ever’

Arkansas Bill Builds Momentum Toward Online Casino Legalization

Cedar Crossing Casino Lawsuit Set To Begin In April After Judge Rejects Motion For Stay

New York Bill Limiting Online Sweepstakes Moves To Senate Floor

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

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