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NY Bill Expediting Downstate Casino Licenses Faces Uphill Battle In Limited Time

Sen. Joe Addabbo's bill to expedite downstate New York casino licenses is probably a long shot, as the legislative session ends June 6.

Posted on: May 22, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Youngkin Settles Virginia Skill Games Debate For 2024 With Veto

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill that could have regulated skill games in the state, pushing the issue to 2025.

Posted on: May 20, 2024 | | Derek Helling

Illinois Dave & Buster’s Gambling Prohibition Gets New Vehicle To Ride To House Passage

An Illinois prohibition on arcades facilitating wagers on their games got a new vehicle with the capability of reaching the finish line in the final week of the legislative session.

Posted on: May 17, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Racetrack Amends Lawsuit As Talks With Tribes Falter Ahead Of Minnesota Sports Betting House Vote

Following an unproductive meeting between representatives of tribes and horse racetracks Monday, Running Aces Casino and Racetrack has amended a lawsuit seeking additional leverage in Minnesota sports betting negotiations.

Posted on: May 14, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

No New Casinos For Two Years Iowa Governor Signs Gaming Bill

Newly Signed Iowa Gaming Bill Adds New Ways To Bet, Blocks Casino Development

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new gambling bill putting a stop to new casino developments in the state for two years.

Posted on: June 20, 2022 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Predicting future sports betting and casino gambling markets in the US

2023 Online Gambling Expansion Forecast

PlayUSA predicts the legalization of sports betting in two new states & forecasts one new successful online casino legislative effort in 2023

Posted on: November 17, 2022 | | Eric Ramsey

Mississippi House Gaming Committee Chairman Casey Eure

Mississippi Conference Committee Members Explain Why There Was No Agreement On Online Sports Betting

Mississippi legislators talk about why Mississippi online sports betting legislation failed and what went wrong in conference committee.

Posted on: May 8, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Why Cannibalization Concerns For Online Casino Might Not Matter In Long Run

Cannibalization concerns derailed online casino legalization efforts in 2024, but they aren't likely to prevent states from legalizing in the long run.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Missouri Gov. Refuses To Address Sports Betting During Special Session

The Missouri Governor's refusal to address sports betting is a blow to proponents who hoped to get the bill into the special session.

Posted on: September 23, 2022 | | J.R. Duren

Protests over the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act

Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Pits States Vs Federal Rights In Industry

It's a horse race over HISA. A handful of states don't like the new federally-mandated rules and regulations now governing the industry.

Posted on: July 6, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Legislation and Regulation

NY Bill Expediting Downstate Casino Licenses Faces Uphill Battle In Limited Time

Youngkin Settles Virginia Skill Games Debate For 2024 With Veto

Illinois Dave & Buster’s Gambling Prohibition Gets New Vehicle To Ride To House Passage

Racetrack Amends Lawsuit As Talks With Tribes Falter Ahead Of Minnesota Sports Betting House Vote

Newly Signed Iowa Gaming Bill Adds New Ways To Bet, Blocks Casino Development

2023 Online Gambling Expansion Forecast

Mississippi Conference Committee Members Explain Why There Was No Agreement On Online Sports Betting

Why Cannibalization Concerns For Online Casino Might Not Matter In Long Run

Missouri Gov. Refuses To Address Sports Betting During Special Session

Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Pits States Vs Federal Rights In Industry

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