Delaware lawmakers contemplate expanding sports betting to multiple operators, aiming to increase state revenue. Proposed legislation would allow partnerships with casinos and allocate funds to horse racing. Despite opposition from BetRivers, supporters advocate for a more competitive and responsive betting market.
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Senator Joseph Addabbo has introduced a bill to expedite the licensing for three downstate New York casinos, pushing for a March 31st deadline. With the legislative session ending on June 6th, Addabbo aims to accelerate the process, addressing delays and linking iGaming to the new licenses.
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A smoking ban at Rhode Island’s casinos is delayed as the State House holds the proposal for further study. Representative Teresa Tanzi leads the push for a smoke-free environment, facing opposition from casino executives who warn of revenue and job losses.
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After all signs pointed to a genuine compromise between sports betting stakeholders in the North Star State, the process broke down in the legislature and, alas, there will be no sports betting this year in Minnesota but plenty of blame to go around.
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West Flagler Associates is disputing the Seminole Tribe’s exclusive mobile sports betting rights in Florida. The final rebuttal to the DOJ by WFA aims to persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case, which could set a significant precedent for future tribal gaming compacts.
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Massachusetts Senator John Keenan’s proposal to raise sportsbooks’ tax rate from 20% to 51% for mental health programs and athlete protection was voted down. Concerns persist over industry transparency and the impact of high taxation on competition and consumer choice.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the state collected hundreds of millions in gaming taxes on everything from parimutuel horse wagering to sports betting. Making It in Taxachusetts Once upon…
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Dave & Buster’s plans to allow real money betting between adults age 18 and over on their arcade attractions is causing lawmakers in multiple states to push back and derail those recreational gambling opportunities.
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Federal regulations on sports betting advertisements are being discussed in the legislature and at the center of it all is a bill called the SAFE Bet Act which would implement parameters on how mobile sports betting platforms promote their brands.
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Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr.’s bill aims to raise the fantasy sports entry age in New York to 21, matching sports betting. The bill also introduces peer-to-peer pick’em contests and increases fees for operators, potentially boosting state revenue from $4 million to $150 million.
