The bill could be a measure to help the state respond to budget shortfalls Ohio could soon see a major shift in its gambling laws, with a new online gaming bill currently being drafted. Representative Brian Stewart, a Republican from Ashville and chair of the House Finance Committee, confirmed that he’s working on legislation that
Category: Gambling Legislation
Florida Anti-Online Gambling Bill Runs Out of Steam
Two gambling-related bills failed to garner enough support, but could be resurrected later Efforts to restrict online gambling in Florida have hit a wall, at least for now. Senate Bill 1404, introduced by Senator Corey Simon, aimed to ban online sweepstakes casinos and other forms of internet gambling not covered under the state’s compact with
Thailand Considers Criminal, Affordability Checks for Foreigners Visiting Casinos
The government may expect all gamblers to show they can afford to enter casinos Thailand is considering new steps to regulate casino tourism by potentially introducing background and financial checks for foreigners visiting legal gambling venues. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that the government is exploring ways to tightly control access to any future casinos,
Bill To Study Casino Locations in Indiana Waiting on Governor’s Signature
The bill could considerably alter the state’s gambling landscape A bill that could shape the future of casino gaming in Indiana is now waiting for Governor Mike Braun’s signature. Senate Bill 43 aims to launch a detailed study into whether relocating existing casinos to different parts of the state would make sense economically. The proposal,
Citi Field Casino Gets Additional Support From New York Lawmakers
A New York Senate committee voted to advance a key bill that supports the casino Plans to build a casino next to Citi Field took a step forward this week after a New York Senate committee voted to move a key bill forward, despite hesitation among lawmakers. The legislation, introduced by Senator John Liu, would
Rhode Island Bill To Change Gambling Laws Makes a Comeback After Being Rejected
A bill to tighten state gambling laws was defeated, but a push by lawmakers has brought it back to life A proposal to tighten Rhode Island’s gambling laws is back in play after it was narrowly defeated just days ago. The bill, originally turned down by the House Judiciary Committee on April 22 in a
South Carolina Casino Bill Unlikely To Be Passed This Session
The current legislative session ends in less than two weeks, giving the bill little time for approvals Efforts to legalize casino gambling in South Carolina appear unlikely to succeed this legislative session, despite a push from Orangeburg County residents and some state lawmakers. A House Ways and Means subcommittee held a hearing on three gambling-related
North Dakota casino bill fails to garner support
A section of a bill discussing casino expansion in the state has been stripped away A proposal that could have paved the way for a new tribal casino in Grand Forks County has likely been shelved for the foreseeable future, following a decisive defeat in the North Dakota House of Representatives. On Wednesday, lawmakers voted
Alberta, Canada Closer to Bringing Legalized Online Gambling to the Province
A bill to make Alberta another iGaming Canadian province isn’t losing speed Alberta is one step closer to opening its doors to legalized online gambling. Lawmakers recently moved Bill 48, the iGaming Alberta Act, through its second reading, signaling growing support for regulated digital gaming in the province. The legislation, introduced in March 2025 by
South Carolina Casino Measure Faces Significant Public Resistance
Lawmakers are holding hearings this week on a bill that the governor has already promised to block Public resistance is mounting in South Carolina as lawmakers consider a new measure that could bring legal casino gambling to the state for the first time. The proposal, called the “I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act,” aims to
Hawaii Bill To Renew Discussion on Gambling Legalization Advances
Despite previous failures, some Hawaii lawmakers continue to push for legalized gambling Hawaii lawmakers are taking a fresh step in the long-running debate over legalized gambling. This week, the state’s House passed a resolution to form a working group that will examine past gambling proposals and explore their potential role in future development projects, including
New Online Casino Bill Could Be Coming To Wyoming
Representative Robert Davis has announced his intention to reintroduce legislation next session A fresh push to bring online casinos to Wyoming could be on the horizon. Representative Robert Davis has announced his intention to reintroduce legislation next year aimed at legalizing online casino platforms in the state. While similar efforts have failed in the past,