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Deadlines For New York Downstate Casino Licensing Passes Legislature After Amendment

An amended New York downstate casino bill doesn't really accelerate licensing but provides hard deadlines, giving it a better chance of passing.

Posted on: June 5, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

How Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Could Set Up Online Casino

PlayUSA spoke with two key Illinois House lawmakers about the sports betting tax increase and how it could possibly impact online casino efforts.

Posted on: June 7, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Dave & Buster’s Wagering Prohibition Left In Limbo By Illinois Legislature

The Illinois legislature didn't act on a bill to prohibit Dave & Buster's from facilitating app wagers but sponsor says it will come up again.

Posted on: June 5, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Illinois Sports Gambling Tax Rate Set To More Than Double For Top Operators

In what's becoming a concerning trend for the online gaming industry, a state increased online sports betting taxes to raise revenue in the state budget for the second consecutive year.

Posted on: May 29, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

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

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

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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

Illinois Online Casino Legislation Is Stagnant, But Not Entirely Dead

The chair of the Illinois House Gaming Committee, Rep. Dan Didech, says he doesn't expect movement on Illinois online casino this session.

Posted on: May 3, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

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Deadlines For New York Downstate Casino Licensing Passes Legislature After Amendment

How Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Could Set Up Online Casino

Dave & Buster’s Wagering Prohibition Left In Limbo By Illinois Legislature

Illinois Sports Gambling Tax Rate Set To More Than Double For Top Operators

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

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

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

Illinois Online Casino Legislation Is Stagnant, But Not Entirely Dead

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