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Alabama Says No To Senate Lottery Bill, Fails By Two Votes
Potential lottery and casino bill in Alabama fail to pass in the Senate. The bill falls just two votes short of passing. The bill was successfully passed in the House of Representatives. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – It seems the efforts for launching a local lottery in Alabama have failed yet again, as lawmakers in the Senate…
Read MoreOnline Gambling, Poker Presented In New Missouri Bill
New online gambling bill in Missouri has been filed in the House of Representatives. The bill has been presented by Republican Rep. Dan Houx. The bill includes online poker as well. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri gamblers may soon have access to a regulated online market if a new online gambling bill passes through. The…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Leads To Fewer Sessions, Kills Online IN Casino Bill
The online casino bill, SB 0417 died after failing to reach the committee deadline. Bill sponsor Senator Jon Ford blames COVID-19 for causing fewer committee session days. Lobbyists did not have time to properly educate Senators on online casinos. INDIANAPOLIS – Online casino gaming in Indiana has unfortunately been set back indefinitely after the promising…
Read MoreAlabama Casino, Lottery Bill Debate Will Have To Wait Two Weeks
Alabama lawmakers delay debate over a new gambling bill. Bill representative Del Marsh wants to work out the final details for the bill. Marsh believes the bill will pass, contending he already has the 21 votes needed in the Alabama Senate. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bill that lawmakers in the Alabama Senate are working to…
Read MoreIllinois Online Casino Gambling Bill Filled In General Assembly
Democratic Rep. Robert Rita has filed a new bill in the Illinois General Assembly to bring online casino gambling to the Prairie State. The bill would launch legal casino sites through local casinos and racetracks should it be approved. Illinois already has online sports betting available. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Players in Illinois may soon be…
Read MoreLive! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Officially Launches
The Cordish Companies Live! Casino & Hotel has officially opened in Philadelphia. This is the first time the popular casino product has entered the Philadelphia market. The casino is expected to bring in $100 million in tax revenue within its first five years to the city. PHILADELPHIA – The Cordish Companies has officially launched its…
Read MoreNew Senate Bill Could Bring Legal Sports Betting To Kansas
Lawmakers have filed new SB 84 to legalize Kansas sports betting. Should the bill pass; this would be the first step to launching a legal sports betting market in Kansas. The legal Kansas sports betting market would see the state collect 7.5% in taxes according to the bill. TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas may soon be…
Read MoreNew Bill Filed For Legal Sports Betting In Massachusetts
A new Senate bill has been filed to bring legal Massachusetts sports betting to the state. The bill is backed by Senator Brandon Crighton. Should this bill pass, sports betting will be one step closer to launching in the Bay State. BOSTON – Legal sports betting in Massachusetts may become a reality in 2021 if…
Read MoreSports Betting Has Best Odds To Pass In Georgia This Year
The legal gambling debate in Georgia has been reinvigorated in 2021. Georgia Rep. Ron Stephens believes sports betting is the easiest form of legal gambling to pass. Georgia has constantly voted against all efforts to bring legal gambling to its legislation. ATLANTA – As the legal gambling in Georgia debate continues, sports betting may be…
Read MoreConnecticut May Be Next For A Legal Sports Betting Market
Lawmakers in Connecticut are backing a new sports betting bill. Local tribes attempted to launch legal online gambling during the pandemic. Foxwood Resorts has partnered with DraftKings. HARFORD, Conn. – Connecticut may soon be offering legal sports betting in its legislation as lawmakers back a potential sports betting bill. If approved, the bill could see…
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