House Bill 4176 appears stuck in committee, with its path forward uncertain A proposal to bring casino gambling to South Carolina is already losing momentum early in the 2026 legislative session. House Bill 4176, which would allow a casino to be built along Interstate 95 in Santee, was recently sent back to the House Ways
The Casino Gaming Act is back in motion more than a decade after it was passed Jamaica has taken a major step toward activating its long-delayed casino framework. The House of Representatives has approved the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations, 2025, putting the long-standing Casino Gaming Act into motion more than a decade after it was
Previous attempts to expand gambling in the state have also failed A new gambling proposal has landed in the Alabama Senate, but it is not gaining traction. Senate Bill 257, introduced by Senator Merika Coleman, would let voters decide on a lottery, casinos, and sports betting. The measure proposes a constitutional amendment rather than detailed
The company has purchased the Macon Mall property to build a casino if voters approve A casino development group has reached a $20 million agreement to buy the Macon Mall property, betting that gambling could soon become legal in Georgia. The deal is tied to voter approval, meaning construction cannot begin unless the state changes
Lawmakers will study the issue to determine if gambling has a place in Hawaii’s economy Hawaii lawmakers are once again debating whether to open the door to legalized gambling, this time on the open sea. A new proposal, House Bill 1945, would allow casino-style gaming on certain cruise ships operating in Hawaiian waters. The measure
If approved by the Senate, the bill still has to move to the House for further debate A proposal that could allow a casino in Fairfax County cleared another hurdle this week after lawmakers removed language tying the project to Tysons. The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 10-5 to advance Senate Bill 756 with
The changes follow years of disputes between tribes and cardrooms over game structures and regulatory authority California regulators have approved two major rule changes that will reshape how cardrooms operate across the Golden State. The Office of Administrative Law signed off on the updates, which take effect April 1. Card rooms must submit compliance plans
A final House vote has not yet been scheduled, but the bill is advancing quickly A wide-ranging gambling bill is heading to the Florida House floor after clearing its third committee stop. HB 189 advanced yesterday through the Commerce Committee on an 18-5 vote. Lawmakers must act soon, with the legislative session set to end
Marion County, which includes Indianapolis, is excluded from consideration Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that could reshape where casino gaming is located in the state, following a strong vote in the House of Representatives. House Bill 1038 cleared the chamber on February 2 by a 67–30 margin and is now headed to
If the bill becomes law, Iowa will join 20 states that already ban smoking inside casinos Iowa lawmakers are again debating whether smoking should remain legal on casino gaming floors. A bill advancing in the state House would eliminate a long-standing carveout that has allowed casinos to permit indoor smoking while most other public places
Once evaluations are complete, Chile will be positioned to expand its regulated casino footprint in several hubs Chile’s casino regulator is moving ahead with plans to award four new gaming licenses after clearing key administrative steps. The Superintendence of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) confirmed it has opened the formal process for properties in Iquique, Coquimbo, Viña
The state’s lawmakers and residents continue to resist efforts to legalize gambling A new bill introduced in Alabama could give voters the chance to decide whether the state should allow a lottery, casino gambling, and sports betting. Senate Bill 257 was filed by Senator Merika Coleman and proposes a constitutional amendment that would put the
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