Although many believed Maryland had a legitimate chance of passing online casino gaming legislation this year, it did not happen and the author of the bill has stated he won’t try again until 2026.
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Maine’s LD1777 bill, proposing online casino gambling, was narrowly defeated in the House. Despite hopes for Senate support, concerns linger over tribal exclusivity and revenue sharing. The fate of iGaming in Maine hangs on legislative maneuvers as April’s end approaches.
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Skill-based games, or gray market machines, popular in Virginia had gotten legislative support but when the bill reached Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s desk he took a red pen to much of it, making the law far more restrictive.
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The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are facing a crucial federal approval process for their Tri-Cities casino project in Pasco, Washington. The project’s viability is being challenged by the Yakama Nation, but a critical hearing on April 24th will determine its fate.
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The Maryland Senate declined to discuss the online casino gambling bill, dashing hopes for its adoption this year. Proponents cite revenue needs, while opponents fear cannibalization of existing casinos. The fate of iGaming may rest with Maryland voters in 2026.
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Amendments to the gaming compact between the state of Kansas and the Iowa Tribe will allow sports betting on the Iowa’s tribal land pending approval from the governor and the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Despite Senate approval, House sports betting bill faces uncertainty as online wagering gets excluded. Without digital platforms, tax revenues could plummet, impacting both state and local finances. Debate ensues on reconciling differences before legislative session ends in May.
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Government Requests Second Extension in the Battle of Mobile Sports Betting in Florida
In the ongoing legal battle for online sports betting in Florida, US Solicitor General, Elizabeth Prelogar, has motioned for an extension of the government’s response in the US Supreme Court…
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There are already Minnesota sports betting bills sponsored by legislators in both chambers but a new piece of legislation has emerged that some believe may have the best chance of success in a state that has yet to reach a compromise on previous bills.
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The Alabama House of Representatives sent a comprehensive gaming package to the Senate but when it returned, the bill had been drastically amended, with sports betting excluded among other items.
