State lawmakers said they want to help the SC horse industry. However, two principal efforts failed to get support in the legislative. The latest was the defeat of a measure that would appropriate money to the sector via a horse feed tax. There is another bill that...
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PA Lawmaker to Propose Regulation of Skill Video Games
A lawmaker in Pennsylvania proposed the regulation of skill video games. The proposal could bring around $300 million in tax revenue each year. Also, it could generate new jobs. Senator Gene Yaw told asked his colleagues to co-sponsor the proposed bill with him. Due...
Governor Signs Kentucky Sports Betting Bill into Law
The State Senate passed the Kentucky sports betting bill two weeks after the House approved it. However, Governor Andy Beshear did not wait a day to sign HB 551 into law. Thus, the legislation goes into effect on June 28. Also, the law requires the state to launch the...
Lawmakers to Consider Texas Gambling Proposals
The House State Affairs Committee scheduled a hearing to tackle several Texas gambling proposals. In addition, lawmakers will consider placing sports betting and casinos on the November general election ballot. Representative Todd Hunter is the chairman of the...
Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Passes Second Committee in a Week
A Minnesota sports betting bill passed a second committee in a week. The proposed legislation would allow sports wagering in the state. However, tribes will have a monopoly over it. The House Commerce, Finance, and Policy Committee approved HF 2000 on Tuesday. Then,...
A Loophole Could Help the Passage of Georgia Sports Betting Bill
Supporters of the Georgia sports betting bill said they found a loophole that can lead to its passage this session. Lawmakers tried to legalize casinos and horse racing in Georgia for years. However, they are focusing on sports betting this year. An amendment to the...
Lawmakers to Reintroduce Georgia Sports Betting Bill
Sports wagering remained illegal in Georgia. However, many lawmakers plan to reintroduce a Georgia sports betting bill in the upcoming legislative session. If the bill passes, players can wager on Hawks, Braves, Bulldogs, or Falcons games online. According to a...
Legislative Committee Recommends Legalization of Vermont Sports Betting
The legalization of Vermont sports betting can become a reality next year. However, several state legislators need some convincing of its benefits. A study committee recommended legalizing sports wagering in the legislative session in 2023. According to PPH bookie...
Texas Sports Betting Alliance Confident of Bill Passing in 2023
The Texas Sports Betting Alliance is a group of betting firms, a former governor, and professional sports franchises in the state. They plan to assist in creating a Texas online sports wagering bill. Also, they hope to introduce the bill during the 2023 legislative...
