Lawmakers will study the issue to determine if gambling has a place in Hawaii’s economy Hawaii lawmakers are once again debating whether to open the door to legalized gambling, this time on the open sea. A new proposal, House Bill 1945, would allow casino-style gaming on certain cruise ships operating in Hawaiian waters. The measure
The changes follow years of disputes between tribes and cardrooms over game structures and regulatory authority California regulators have approved two major rule changes that will reshape how cardrooms operate across the Golden State. The Office of Administrative Law signed off on the updates, which take effect April 1. Card rooms must submit compliance plans
A final House vote has not yet been scheduled, but the bill is advancing quickly A wide-ranging gambling bill is heading to the Florida House floor after clearing its third committee stop. HB 189 advanced yesterday through the Commerce Committee on an 18-5 vote. Lawmakers must act soon, with the legislative session set to end
The state’s lawmakers and residents continue to resist efforts to legalize gambling A new bill introduced in Alabama could give voters the chance to decide whether the state should allow a lottery, casino gambling, and sports betting. Senate Bill 257 was filed by Senator Merika Coleman and proposes a constitutional amendment that would put the
With tribal casino plans also moving forward, lawmakers are signaling interest in an expansive gambling market Missouri lawmakers are taking another step toward expanding legal gambling in the state, with a bill moving through the House that would regulate slot-style machines found in convenience stores and other retail locations. The proposal is sponsored by Rep.
While limited in scope, the proposal may serve as a test of how the state approaches gambling changes Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a new proposal that could slightly loosen the state’s long-standing restrictions on gambling. Senate Bill 2081, introduced during the 2026 legislative session, aims to update wagering laws by allowing limited, tightly regulated betting
A number of changes could come to the industry if the reforms are approved Italy is preparing to rewrite its land-based gambling rules, taking a major step toward aligning regulations across the country’s regions and municipalities. The government plans to release a draft decree that would modernize how retail gambling is licensed, managed, and supervised
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
Costa Rica’s gambling sector remains in flux as gaming continues to expand across the region Efforts to update Costa Rica’s gambling laws hit a setback in early 2026 after lawmakers rejected a key reform proposal. Bill No. 25,057, designed to modernize oversight of games of chance, failed to clear an important legislative hurdle. The proposal
Lawmakers attempted a similar overhaul last year, but that effort stalled in committee Virginia lawmakers are once again weighing a proposal that would reshape how gambling is regulated across the state. A newly filed bill would create a standalone Virginia Gaming Commission, bringing oversight of all legal gambling activities under one central authority. The proposal,
Rep. Phillip Ensler says he would push for gambling approval As the 2026 legislative session begins in Alabama, state lawmakers are preparing for a renewed effort to legalize a state lottery, sports betting, and casino gaming. A key figure in this movement is Rep. Phillip Ensler, who has recently integrated the issue into his platform
The comprehensive approach aims to strip localities of their ability to bypass state gambling laws A sweeping new gambling reform bill has been filed in Florida, targeting illegal gaming operations while removing diversity requirements from the state’s regulatory framework. Introduced by Sen. Clay Yarborough, SB 1164 proposes a wide range of changes that would impact
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