While passage is not guaranteed, surviving this far keeps the effort firmly alive for now Indiana lawmakers took another step this week toward possibly relocating a casino license within the state, as House Bill 1038 cleared its second reading in the Indiana House of Representatives. The bill focuses on moving a casino license currently tied
Category: Gambling Legislation
South Carolina’s 2026 Casino Initiative Could Already Be off the Table
Lawmakers have indicated that there’s not much interest in considering a gambling bill South Carolina’s push to allow casino gambling in 2026 is already facing serious trouble, with lawmakers signaling the proposal may not survive the current session. A bill that would have opened the door to a casino project was sent back to the
Italy Moving to Rewrite Country’s Land-Based Gambling Laws
A number of changes could come to the industry if the reforms are approved Italy is preparing to rewrite its land-based gambling rules, taking a major step toward aligning regulations across the country’s regions and municipalities. The government plans to release a draft decree that would modernize how retail gambling is licensed, managed, and supervised
Hawaii Lawmakers to Debate Several Gambling-Related Bills
Legalized gambling and casinos is a topic that surfaces annually in the state Hawaii lawmakers are preparing for another round of debate over gambling policy as the state legislature gets back to work. Several bills touching on casinos, lotteries, and enforcement are under discussion. The conversations mark renewed momentum in a state that has long
Virginia Bill To Allow Tysons Casino Takes Another Step Forward
Even if approved by lawmakers, the proposal would still require a voter referendum A proposal that could allow a casino in Tysons cleared another hurdle this week in the Virginia Senate. A subcommittee voted 5–3 to advance legislation that would have added Fairfax County to the list of locations eligible for a casino, reviving a
Three New Counties Added to Indiana’s Casino Restructuring Bill
Supporters say a relocated casino could bring hundreds of jobs and major investments Indiana lawmakers have expanded a casino restructuring proposal by adding three more counties to the list of possible relocation sites. The House Public Policy Committee voted 9–1 to approve an amendment that broadens House Bill 1038, which centers on moving the Rising
New Bill to Allow Fairfax County, VA, To Host a Casino Emerges
The bill’s approval would only be one among several steps needed for the project to advance A new push to bring casino gaming to Northern Virginia is back in the General Assembly. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell has introduced legislation that would allow Fairfax County to host a casino, reviving a proposal that stalled during
Attempt to Regulate Gambling in Costa Rica Fails
Costa Rica’s gambling sector remains in flux as gaming continues to expand across the region Efforts to update Costa Rica’s gambling laws hit a setback in early 2026 after lawmakers rejected a key reform proposal. Bill No. 25,057, designed to modernize oversight of games of chance, failed to clear an important legislative hurdle. The proposal
South Carolina Casino Bill Gets Update To Support the SC Conservation Bank
Even with the changes, passage is far from certain, and a veto from the governor is a real possibility South Carolina’s long-running casino debate took a new turn this week with an amendment aimed at boosting land conservation funding. State Rep. Bruce Bannister plans to update a casino bill to direct a large share of
New Bill Could Give Bally’s More Time To Open Illinois Casino
the bill would grant Bally’s six more months to build its casino, with two optional three-month extensions Illinois lawmakers are considering a new bill that could give Bally’s more time to open its long-awaited Chicago casino. The proposal would extend the company’s ability to operate its temporary casino at Medinah Temple while construction continues on
Legalizing Casinos in South Carolina Faces Struggles Amid Growing Opposition
With resistance now organized at the State House, the path toward legal casinos appears increasingly uncertain Efforts to legalize casinos in South Carolina are facing renewed resistance as opposition from faith-based groups grows louder. A coalition of religious organizations and church leaders gathered at the State House this week to push back against proposals that
Missouri Lawmakers Move to Make Casinos Smoke-Free
If the legislation gains momentum, Missouri could join a growing list of states moving toward smoke-free casinos Missouri lawmakers are considering new legislation that could bring major changes to indoor smoking rules across the state’s casinos. Two bills introduced in the state House would expand smoke-free protections and remove long-standing exemptions that currently allow smoking











