Ohio launched a series of studies into joining the iGaming space this week Ohio lawmakers in the new Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio met on Tuesday to discuss possible online casino legalization in the first of four scheduled meetings. Future meetings will have debates regarding sports betting, iLottery, racinos/charitable gaming, and
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Attempt to authorize a casino in Fairfax County, VA, fails
It likely will be 2025 before locals get a chance to vote on a casino in their area A Virginia Senate committee voted on Tuesday to reject legislation for a referendum to build a casino in the nation’s capital’s affluent suburbs. The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 13-2 against legislation that would have authorized
Florida legislation looks to curtail unlicensed casino gambling
A House bill would redefine slot machine operations across the state A House bill aiming to stop illegal gambling operations in Florida has cleared a second committee, but worries remain about unintentional effects and a possible absence of clarity. HB 189 cleared the House Appropriations Committee after discussions demonstrated some possible flaws, including entangling unknowing
Alaska considering gambling legislation for local ferries
A bill would authorize slots on certain ferries, but finding support is proving difficult Alaska Representative Jesse Sumner has proposed legislation to allow gambling aboard Alaska Marine Highway System ferries to generate operating revenue for the state-run system. However, the bill doesn’t have an easy road ahead of it. Cruise ships in Alaska can currently
Atlantic City casino smoking ban closer to becoming a reality
New Jersey lawmakers appear to be ready to back a ban on casino smoking in Atlantic City After years of debate, a smoking ban for Atlantic City casinos is one step closer to passing after the New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee voted 6-0 with two abstentions on Monday to move
Tropicana casino, host of Live at the Bike and other poker programs, to close its doors
The casino is closing down to make way for an MLB stadium in Las Vegas One of the most iconic casinos in the city, Tropicana Las Vegas, has announced its anticipated closure date. The property opened in 1957 and will close its doors on April 2, 2024, with the site to become the future stadium
Virginia casino discussion for Fairfax County moves forward
Lawmakers are getting behind a measure that would add another casino in Virginia Proposed legislation allowing a casino referendum in northern Virginia will advance after it was approved by a state Senate committee on Wednesday. The bill would allow Fairfax County to hold a referendum on building a casino, convention center and concert hall in
Virginia lawmakers open discussion on casino, sports betting changes
A Senate committee is exploring a new casino location and allowing college sports wagers In recent legislative debates regarding adding new a casino in Virginia, Richmond is out of the running, while Petersburg is in, and Northern Virginia is still up in the air. A Virginia Senate panel voted on the first group of gambling
Ecuador apparently reversing course on casino expansion
Ecuador’s president appears to be walking back casino expansion plans At the start of 2024, the Government of Ecuador had initially included a proposal to reopen casinos and continue gambling operations in a referendum sent to the Constitutional Court but has decided to abandon the idea. Ecuador has had a ban on gambling since 2011
Nebraska pumps the brakes on casino expansion debate
A recent study on casino expansion led lawmakers to determine that more studies are needed The Nebraska State Racing and Gaming Commission decided Friday that it needs more information before deciding whether several cities, including Fremont, will join the state’s six racetracks in offering casino gaming. The decision also delays the debate regarding moving a
Virginia casino expansion effort in front of the Virginia General Assembly
Petersburg hopes to find approval for a casino in the current session The push for a casino referendum for Petersburg, VA, is now in the hands of the state’s General Assembly. However, this time, the bill has influential support and possibly additional legislation to help the proposal reach enough votes. Senate Bill 628 doesn’t state
Alabama senator confident gambling isn’t coming to the state in 2024
Senator Sam Givhan is the latest legislator to express pessimism over the state’s gambling future Many see 2024 as the year Alabama will pass some form of gambling or lottery bill. However, State Senator Sam Givhan has his doubts. The concept of a clean lottery bill has been proposed in past legislative sessions, only to