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
Category: Gambling Legislation
Alabama Senate in No Hurry to Discuss Gambling Bill
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
Georgia Casino Developer Hopes Property Gamble Pays Off
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
Hawaii Tests the Gambling Waters with New Legislation
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
Virginia Casino Advances Following Removal of Location Information
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
California Lawmakers Approve Rules to Significantly Alter Cardroom Landscape
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
Florida House to Vote on Gambling Bill Following Latest Committee Approval
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
Indiana Casino Bill Advances, Next Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday
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
Iowa Bill To Ban Casino Smoking Continues to Advance
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
Chile Ready to Issue Four New Casino Licenses Following Recent Approvals
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
Bill Presented in Alabama to Seek Approval for Gambling, Sports Betting
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
Missouri Lawmakers Advance Bill To Expand Legalized Gambling in the State
With tribal casino plans also moving forward, lawmakers are signaling interest in an expansive gambling market Missouri lawmakers are taking another step toward expanding legal gambling in the state, with a bill moving through the House that would regulate slot-style machines found in convenience stores and other retail locations. The proposal is sponsored by Rep.











