Two sports betting bills are back in circulation this session and HF 2000 is getting the most attention after the Human Services Finance Committee appropriated money from the legislation via an amendment. The bill has now wound its way to the State and Local Government Committee.
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The fate of Alabama’s gaming expansion rests on Senate support for a November vote. Despite a Republican majority, securing two-thirds votes seems challenging. Representative Blackshear’s legislation, already House-approved, aims to bring casinos, sports betting, and a lottery to Alabama, potentially generating $936 million to $1.2 billion for the state.
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A recently filed bill that would allow slot machines at horse tracks in the Garden State has bipartisan support and would bring revenue to the Boardwalk casinos as well as the state’s tax coffers.
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West Virginia’s House Bill 5668, the Responsible Gaming and Research Act, mandates gaming operators to share data with West Virginia University for in-depth research on the effects of gaming. This initiative aims to enhance understanding, ensure integrity and address problem gambling.
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Despite a surge of 41,000 attempts during the Super Bowl, Missouri struggles with sports betting legalization. Cardinals, joined by other sports franchises, initiate a 2024 ballot campaign, emphasizing the need to retain tax revenue within the state and meet the demand for legal sports wagering.
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Maryland’s HB 1087, sponsored by Del. Pamela Queen, seeks to ban online gambling on college campuses, addressing the influx of mobile sports betting among underage students. The proposed legislation includes geofencing and online policies for institutions.
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The ongoing saga between the parimutuel company, West Flagler Associates, and the Seminoles’ monopoly on mobile sports betting continues as the former is asking the nation’s highest court to intervene and adjudicate the matter once and for all.
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NCAA President Charles Baker calls for Ohio to ban college player props due to risks and harassment faced by student-athletes. Supported by Gov. DeWine, proposed changes aim to protect athletes and game integrity. Decision pending after Feb 21 meeting.
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Efforts to introduce sports betting in Minnesota encounter tribal opposition, mirroring challenges in other states. Senator Miller sponsors the Minnesota Sports Betting Act 2.0, aiming for in-person betting at sports venues and tracks. Mobile betting, with potential tribal involvement, is proposed, but tribal concerns about gaming exclusivity linger.
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Alabama, once conservative on gambling, sees a surprising turn as the House votes overwhelmingly in favor of comprehensive gambling bills, including sports betting, casinos, and a state lottery.
