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
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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
South Carolina Governor Confirms Complete Block on Casino Legislation
Gov. Henry McMaster has acknowledged that he will veto any attempt to legalize casinos South Carolina’s chances of approving casino legislation appear finished for the 2026 cycle after Gov. Henry McMaster made his position unmistakably clear. The governor has confirmed he will not support any effort to legalize commercial casinos in the state, regardless of
Casino Relocation Bill in Indiana Survives Latest Vote
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
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
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
Hustler Casino Live Poker Player Charged in Sexual Assault Case
Daniel Kwon was arrested in Toronto and faces numerous sexual assault charges A regular face from streamed high-stakes poker has been charged in a serious criminal case in Canada. Daniel Kwon, a poker player known to viewers of Hustler Casino Live, was arrested in Toronto and now faces multiple charges tied to an alleged sexual
MSPT Prepares for First Series at Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort
The upcoming series will be the first time the MSPT has visited the casino The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is set to break new ground with its first-ever stop at Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort. Season 17 continues later this month with a full slate of events scheduled from January 24 through February 1.











