The Florida Legislative passed two bills for harsher illegal gambling penalties. House Bill 189 and Senate Bill 1046 sought to ban gambling machines that you can find across the state. Also, they proposed stricter penalties for people involved in illegal gambling...
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State Holds Public Hearing on Alabama Gambling Legislation
The Alabama gambling legislation was discussed during a public hearing in the House of Representatives. Also, the Economic Development and Tourism Committee held the hearing on Tuesday at the Alabama State House. Two bills were presented last week by Republican...
Senate Passes Amended Georgia Online Sports Betting Bill
The Senate voted to pass an amended Georgia online sports betting bill. However, the amendment requires the support of 38 senators for the bill to pass. The amendment will also allow proceeds from sports wagering to fund scholarships. Now that it has passed the...
Sportsbook and other Gambling Expansions are Big Winners at US Polls
The US gambling industry hit the jackpot at the elections Tuesday. According to political forum reports, gambling expansions are big winners during the US elections. Voters in three states authorized sports betting. Also, three other states approved or expanded casino...
Sportsbook Legislative Roundup – Canada Delays and Tennessee Wants a Fall Launch
In this sportsbook legislative update, we will look at the latest developments in Canada and Tennessee. In Canada, the Parliament entered a recess that stopped all progress on the sports betting legislation. The Parliament discontinued the session. Thus, lawmakers...
Senator Files Georgia Mobile Sportsbook Bill
A senator filed a Georgia mobile sportsbook bill in the General Assembly last week that will direct the State Lottery to supervise the activity in the state. Also, most of the sports betting proceeds will go to education. Senator Burt Jones sponsored the bill that...
Sportsbook Update – Case Against Rhode Island Sports Betting Still Alive
After a Superior Court judge ruled in favor of Dr. Daniel Harrop, the case against Rhode Island sports betting will proceed. The former Providence mayoral candidate produced proof that betting on sport harmed him. In September, a Rhode Island court dismissed Harrop’s...
