Residents will return to the polls this November to determine the fate of the casino project Voters in Richmond, Virginia, will decide whether a new casino and entertainment venue and its tax revenue and employment opportunities overshadow concerns over transparency, the risks of expanded gambling and policymakers’ consideration for the 2021 defeat of a similar
Category: Gambling Legislation
North Carolina casino legislation still on the table
Some NC lawmakers are still confident that they can push through casino legislation Expanding retail casinos in North Carolina is expected to be discussed again in the state legislature in 2024 after efforts failed in recent weeks. Senator Phil Berger told the local media he’s still hopeful for future casino expansion after the 2023 effort
Colombia exploring updated gambling legislation on advertising
Gambling operators are going to find it more difficult to attract new customers Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos recently published a draft resolution in its bid to regulate advertising activities, sponsorships, promotions and other forms of commercial communication regarding competitive games. The main points of the legislation to control the conditions for authorized operators to advertise
New York online casino legislation still in the works
Several lawmakers expect to push harder for online casinos next year It hasn’t been easy for lawmakers to eventually reach the goal of legalizing online casinos in New York, but things are transforming for 2024 that could completely alter the online gaming landscape as the state prepares for big changes. New York’s online gamblers are
Australian state revamps gaming legislation following casino failures
Casino operators failed to comply with regulations for years, leading to major changes Victoria, Australia, has introduced its earlier announced gambling harms bill, which would establish a curfew at most electronic gaming machine venues in the Australian state. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne forwarded the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
Brazil’s gambling legislation needs tweaking, asserting gaming association
The regulations Brazil is considering could lead to greater offshore gambling The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR, for its Portuguese acronym) has voiced its support for approving the Chamber of Deputies regarding Bill 3626/2023. However, it also published a statement underlining the need for changes in the legislation. The entity expressed that if the
Ireland’s new gambling laws to impact multiple gaming segments
Ireland continues to tweak its upcoming gambling reforms, with industry insiders showing concern The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) draws, club lotteries and other fundraising must abide by the 9 PM watershed as the Irish Government’s gambling bill outlines. This is the latest group to succumb to increased restrictions as Ireland advances its gambling reforms. The
Gambling expansion in Alabama continues to be a hot topic
Some lawmakers hope to make another push for legalized gambling Alabama gambling regulation looks to have a new ally. Still, the thought of legalizing in a state without regulated gaming seems more appealing than the process needed to make it happen. Alabama Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nathaniel Ledbetter, believes a lack of regulated
Michigan tribe’s fight for recognition could lead to new casino
The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians are lobbying for federal recognition The decades-long effort by a West Michigan Native American tribe to be recognized by the US government is taking a new approach after Representatives Hillary Scholten and John Moolenaar introduced bipartisan legislation to have the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians recognized by
Maryland lawmakers discuss use of credit cards in gambling
Using credit cards for charitable gaming may lead to their use in other forms of gambling A proposal to allow residents to use credit cards to play online fundraising games of chance sponsored by non-profits may be added to the 2024 Legislative Package for the Frederick County Council. Members voted on Tuesday to conduct a
Maryland lawmakers meet to discuss online gambling
Lawmakers in Maryland are reportedly becoming increasingly serious about iGaming Several top Maryland lawmakers and iGaming specialists assembled last week at the Morgan State University Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research for a panel discussion concerning the future of online gaming in the state. The bulk of the panel’s discussions were about recent
California looks to change what’s legal at its cardrooms
California may eliminate blackjack from its legal cardrooms Proposed draft regulations by the California Bureau of Gambling Control look to prohibit blackjack-style games in California cardrooms. The Bureau of Gambling Control (BGC) issued draft language to change regulations regarding blackjack-style games and the rotation of player-dealer positions at California cardrooms. The BGC draft regulation proclaims