The company has purchased the Macon Mall property to build a casino if voters approve A casino development group has reached a $20 million agreement to buy the Macon Mall property, betting that gambling could soon become legal in Georgia. The deal is tied to voter approval, meaning construction cannot begin unless the state changes
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Virginia Casino Advances Following Removal of Location Information
If approved by the Senate, the bill still has to move to the House for further debate A proposal that could allow a casino in Fairfax County cleared another hurdle this week after lawmakers removed language tying the project to Tysons. The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 10-5 to advance Senate Bill 756 with
Indiana Casino Bill Advances, Next Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday
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
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











