The bill still needs more approvals, but is closer to reaching the finish line A bill that outlines the allowable locations for casino construction on the Mississippi Coast and claims authority over local ports was approved on Thursday by a unanimous vote in the Mississippi Senate. Called the Tidelands bill, it still faces challenges before
Legislation to consider allowing more riverboat casinos is on the table Mississippi’s Gulf Coast casinos have been a popular gambling destination for many years, offering gambling and a beach escape for patrons. Lawmakers now want to approve building casinos on Mississippi’s Public Trust Tidelands. The proposal would require the casino projects to acquire a tidelands
The casino is the latest to recognize the popularity of poker The Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee confirmed that the grand opening of its new poker room and sportsbook will be on May 3, 2024. The new addition will include 14 tables and house a Las Vegas-style sportsbook. It’s all part of a $190 million
A bill has been submitted that would lower the tax rate for Iowa’s casinos over the next three years The Iowa House is considering legislation to lower the tax rate for licensed casinos to be comparable to that for casinos in Missouri and Nebraska. Illinois casinos pay varying tax rates based on the games offered
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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