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With License Approvals, Kentucky Sportsbooks Nearly Off To The Races

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved sports wagering licenses for multiple applicants, staying on track for a September launch

Posted on: August 22, 2023 | | Derek Helling

North Carolina Online Casinos Not Likely

No Chance For North Carolina Online Casino Legalization This Session

One North Carolina lawmaker poured cold water on any chance of online casino sneaking into the state budget.

Posted on: August 23, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw Plans Skill games gambling legislation

Pennsylvania Senator To Introduce Skill Game Legislation

Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw announced plans to present skill games legislation later in April to establish a legal framework and regulate them

Posted on: April 14, 2023 | | Christine Won

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Mini Casino Coming Near Penn State University

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board awarded a license to Ira Lubert to open the states fifth mini casino near Penn State University.

Posted on: January 27, 2023 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Pace-O-Matic justified in legally operating Pennsylvania skill games

Pennsylvania Court Rules In Favor Of Skill Games Legality

A Pennsylvania court ruled in favor of Pace-O-Matic returning the company's wrongfully seized skill games property in Monroe County.

Posted on: February 14, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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Kentucky Governor Gives Updated Timeline For Sports Gambling Launch

With the opening day of Kentucky sports betting just three weeks from now, Gov. Andy Beshear provided a timeline of key dates.

Posted on: August 18, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Why Online Casino Legislation Has Failed

Why Online Casino Legislation Has Not Advanced As Quickly As Sports Betting

PlayUSA spoke to experienced industry analysts and legislators to find out why online casino legislation has moved slower than expected coming out of the pandemic.

Posted on: August 21, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

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Massachusetts Gaming Regulators Open Inquiry Into Impermissible Betting

Massachusetts sports betting regulators have started looking into self-reported violations of the state's ban on betting on in-state colleges

Posted on: February 24, 2023 | | Omotayo Olayinka

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Illinois Requires Casinos To Individually Consider Job Applicants With Criminal Records

A new law in Illinois extends existing protections for job applicants with criminal records to the state's gaming industry

Posted on: August 15, 2023 | | Derek Helling

Hoskins Warns He Is Not Only Barrier To Legalizing Missouri Sports Betting

Missouri Sen. Denny Hoskins gets a lot of blame for the failure to pass legislation legalizing sports betting. But for those who think it will be easy to pass Missouri sports betting as soon as he's out of office, Hoskins says to think again.

Posted on: August 8, 2023 | | Omotayo Olayinka

Legislation and Regulation

With License Approvals, Kentucky Sportsbooks Nearly Off To The Races

No Chance For North Carolina Online Casino Legalization This Session

Pennsylvania Senator To Introduce Skill Game Legislation

Mini Casino Coming Near Penn State University

Pennsylvania Court Rules In Favor Of Skill Games Legality

Kentucky Governor Gives Updated Timeline For Sports Gambling Launch

Why Online Casino Legislation Has Not Advanced As Quickly As Sports Betting

Massachusetts Gaming Regulators Open Inquiry Into Impermissible Betting

Illinois Requires Casinos To Individually Consider Job Applicants With Criminal Records

Hoskins Warns He Is Not Only Barrier To Legalizing Missouri Sports Betting

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